Food Service - 35 Hrs/Wk

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

Job summary

West Burlington Independent School District in West Burlington, IA, is seeking a Food Service aide for the 2025-2026 school year. The role is 35 hours per week, 7am–2pm, supporting meal service in the cafeteria under the Food Service Director.

Ideal candidates have prior food service or school cafeteria experience and demonstrate reliability, teamwork, and attention to safety and sanitation standards in a busy school environment.

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 with others.
• 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

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Food Service - 35 Hrs/Wk

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

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Job Details

Job ID: 4734286

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Feb 14, 2026 2:03 AM (UTC)

Job Description

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

• Cover Letter
• 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.

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Contact Information

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