Food Service Assistant

Decker Elementary

Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 23,000 - 34,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Decker Elementary in Austin is seeking a Food Service Assistant to prepare and serve meals, maintain high standards of quality, sanitation, and safety in food production. Starting date is immediate, with a full-time role in the Manor ISD food service program.

The position requires ability to operate kitchen equipment, assist with serving schedules and ensure safe storage and cleanliness. Training may include cash register use and uniform compliance.

Qualifications

Understand food preparation and safety instructions.
Operate large and small kitchen equipment and tools.
Knowledge of kitchen equipment and food production procedures.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations.

Responsibilities

Assist in food preparation, serving and cleanup.
Assist and maintain all serving schedules and serve all food items according to menu specifications defined by departmental policies and procedures.
Monitor to ensure that food is produced safely and is of high quality according to policies, procedures, and department requirements.
Monitor the safe storage of food items and ensure they are stored in a safe and hazard-free environment.
Monitor and enforce standards of cleanliness, health, and safety following health and safety codes and regulations.
Assist in the maintenance of a safe work environment.
Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety standards.
Keep garbage collection containers and areas neat and sanitary.
Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.
Maintain personal appearance and hygiene.
Promote teamwork and interaction with fellow staff members.
Be able to learn and perform cash register procedures.
Must wear assigned uniform, slip-resistant shoes, and hairnet.
Report to work in a timely manner according to assigned schedule.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrator that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position.

Skills

Food safety

Kitchen equipment operation

Food production procedures

Basic arithmetic

Teamwork

Job description

Food Service Assistant

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This job is also posted in Manor Independent School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5916466

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 04, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Primary Purpose: Prepare and serve appropriate quantities of food to meet menu requirements. Maintain high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, and safety practices.

Education/Certification: None Specified

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to understand food preparation and safety instructions
Ability to operate large and small kitchen equipment and tools
Knowledge of kitchen equipment and food production procedures
Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations

Experience: None

Essential Job Functions:

Assist in food preparation, serving and cleanup.
Assist and maintain all serving schedules and serve all food items according to menu specifications defined by departmental policies and procedures.
Monitor to ensure that food is produced safely and is of high quality according to policies, procedures, and department requirements.
Monitor the safe storage of food items and ensure they are stored in a safe and hazard-free environment.
Monitor and enforce standards of cleanliness, health, and safety following health and safety codes and regulations.
Assist in the maintenance of a safe work environment.
Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety standards.
Keep garbage collection containers and areas neat and sanitary.
Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.
Maintain personal appearance and hygiene.
Promote teamwork and interaction with fellow staff members.
Be able to learn and perform cash register procedures.
Must wear assigned uniform, slip-resistant shoes, and hairnet.
Report to work in a timely manner according to assigned schedule.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrator that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position.

Professional Conduct:

Maintain professional interactions with staff, parents, community and visitors.
Demonstrate the ability to remain calm and withstand pressures.
Demonstrate flexibility to change in routine and adapt quickly to changing situations.
Demonstrates respect, courteous to peers and visitors and assists fellow workers willingly.
Demonstrates principles of the Manor ISD People Experience.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Equipment Used: Large and small kitchen equipment to include electric slicer, mixer, pressure steamer, deep-fat fryer, sharp cutting tools, ovens, dishwashers, and food and utility carts

Working Conditions: The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

Mental Demands: