Food Service - 20 Hrs/Wk

West Burlington Independent School District

Iowa

On-site

USD 17,000 - 25,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A local school district in Iowa is seeking a support staff member for food service for the 2025-2026 school year. The position entails working 20 hours a week from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Responsibilities include assisting in maintaining a safe cafeteria atmosphere and aiding students with food service tasks. Ideal candidates should have effective communication skills, organizational abilities and prior experience in food service. Interested applicants should apply online through the school’s website.

Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance.
Must have a Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License or provide own transportation.
Prior experience as a lunch or food service aide is preferred.
Able to build cooperative relationships with coworkers and supervisors.
Maintain confidentiality regarding students as required by policy.

Responsibilities

Assist in maintaining an orderly and safe atmosphere in the cafeteria and kitchen.
Help students with food purchases, distribution, and waste disposal.
Report safety concerns and issues to appropriate personnel.
May collect, count, and deposit food service program monies.
Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Effective organizational and problem‑solving skills

Ability to maintain composure under pressure

Ability to establish cooperative working relationships

Ability to maintain confidentiality about students

Maintaining confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience in school food service

Job description

Position Type: Support Staff / Food Service | Date Posted: 10/29/2025 | Location: West Burlington School District K-12

The West Burlington Independent School District has a food service position open for the 2025‑2026 school year. This position is 20 hours/week, 10:00 am‑2:00 pm.

EEOC

Required Information

Cover Letter
Resume
Completed Application

Application Procedure

Apply Online via the school website at www.wbschools.us

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the Food Service Director, to assist in maintaining an orderly and safe atmosphere in the cafeteria, kitchen, and in other designated locations in accordance with Board policy and established district procedures.

Essential Functions

Assists in making sure that tables and surrounding areas are clean.
Assists students with orderly food purchases, distribution of food, disposal of food waste, and return of trays and utensils.
Reports to teachers, principal, nurse and/or security personnel as appropriate regarding infractions, safety concerns, injuries, or other issues involving students.

Additional Duties

May collect, count, and deposit food services program monies.
Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Effective organizational and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Ability to maintain confidentiality about students in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and district guidelines.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in standard school environment.

Qualifications Profile

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

Certification/License