Food Service - 20 Hrs/Wk

West Burlington Independent School District; West Burlington (IA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

West Burlington Independent School District in West Burlington, IA, invites applications for a part-time Food Service aide (20 hours/week) for the 2025-2026 school year. The role supports cafeteria operations, food distribution, and clean dining areas.

Under supervision of the Food Service Director, you will help maintain a safe, orderly cafeteria environment, assist with meals, and process small cash transactions. Prior school meal experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality about students.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Job description

West Burlington Independent School District West Burlington School District K-12 - West Burlington, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Food Service - 20 Hrs/Wk

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Job Details

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Job Description

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

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

• Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License or ability to provide own transportation.

Experience

• Successful prior experience working as a lunch or food service aide, preferably in a school district or with children.

FLSA Status: Nonexempt Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories

Support Staff > Food Service

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Contact Information

• Lisa Elaine Beames
• 607 Ramsey St.
• West Burlington, Iowa 52655
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]