Food Service Assistant

Berryville Public School District; Berryville (AR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Berryville School District in Berryville, AR is hiring a Food Service Assistant to support daily meal service in the cafeteria. This 7 hours per day, full-time role works under the Food Service Manager to prepare and portion foods, maintain HACCP standards, and ensure safe food handling.

You will read recipes, measure ingredients, and operate serving lines, with attention to temperature checks and sanitation.

Qualifications

• TB test is required.
• Food Handlers Certification required.
• Ability to read and communicate in English.
• Accurately count, weigh, and measure.
• Follow instructions and take initiative.
• Physical ability to walk, stoop, stand, twist, and squat.
• Lift a minimum of 51 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Interact with students, staff, and visitors in a pleasant, professional manner.
• Portion foods into appropriate quantities per recipe or instructions.
• Assist with food preparation using prescribed techniques.
• Wash pots, pans, and other items using dish machine or sink.
• Set up serving line and place appropriate utensils.
• Monitor food temperatures and report unsafe temps to the manager.
• Serve food per recipe portions or instructions.
• Disassemble serving line and clean serving area.
• Discard or store leftovers properly.
• Follow HACCP guidelines.

Skills

Food preparation

Reading & communication

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Tools

Dishwashing / serving equipment

Job description

Food Service Assistant

Berryville School District Cafeteria - Berryville, Arkansas

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Job Details

Job ID: 5861476

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 30, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service

Job Description

Position Description

POSITION TITLE: Food Service Assistant 7 hours/day

FLSA: Non-Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current TB test.
• Food Handlers Certification.
• Ability to readand communicate in English.
• Accurately count, weigh,and measure.
• Follow instructionsand take initiative in performance of assigned tasks.
• Physical ability to walk, stoop, stand, twist,and squat on a constant basis.
• Lift a minimum of 51 pounds to 33 inches occasionally.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must work in a hot, humid environment.
• Must work in a cold, or below zero environment for short period.

REPORTS TO: Food Service Manager

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Benefits and work calendar as provided by the Classified Agreement.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Interact with staff, students, faculty, visitors, and co-workers in a pleasant and professional manner.
• Portion foods into appropriate quantities per recipe or as instructed.
• Use techniques outlined in recipe or as instructed (chopping, dicing, mixing, slicing, etc.) to assist with food preparation.
• Wash pots, pans, and other items using dish machine or three (3) compartment sink.
• Place menu and a la carte foods on serving line and assemble the appropriate serving utensils.
• Monitor temperature of food and beverage prior to service and report unsafe temperatures to manager and take appropriate corrective actions.
• Serve food according to recipe portion or as instructed.
• Disassemble serving line and clean serving area.
• Discard or properly store left-over foods.
• Perform all tasks in accordance with HACCP guidelines.
• Remove garbage from trash receptacles and insert new bags.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Report to work at scheduled time with proper uniformand appropriately groomed.
• Assist in unpacking boxes, stocking storeroom or coolers, pulling food items from storeroom and other inventory management duties as assigned.
• Perform cleaning tasks as assigned.
• Adhere to all school district and building rulesand regulations.
• Utilize proper hand washing techniques.
• Participate in meetings, training sessions, andseminars as scheduled.
• Complete other tasks as assigned.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service

Contact Information

• Amanda Scitern
• 902 W Trimble Ave
• Berryville, Arkansas 72616
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]