Food Service - 35 Hrs/Wk

West Burlington Independent School District; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

The West Burlington Independent School District has a food service position opening for the 2025-2026 school year. This role is 35 hours per week, from 7am to 2pm, located in the district's cafeteria.

Under the supervision of the Food Service Director, you will assist in maintaining a clean and orderly cafeteria, help with food distribution, and support students during meals. Prior food service experience is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in keeping cafeteria and surrounding areas clean.
• Assist students with food purchases, distribution of food, disposal of food waste, and return of trays and utensils.
• Report safety concerns or disciplinary issues to staff as appropriate.
• May collect, count, and deposit food services program monies.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Cooperation

Confidentiality

Job description

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Food Service
• Date Posted: 2/13/2026
• Location: West Burlington School District K-12

Description:

The West Burlington Independent School District has a food service position opening for the 2025-2026 school year. This position is 35 hours/week, 7am-2pm.

EEOC

Required Information:

• Resume
• Completed Application

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 ofwork.
• 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.