Food Service Assistant

Young World Physical Education; Runge (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Runge ISD is seeking a Food Service Assistant to join the school cafeteria team in Runge, Texas. You will support daily food preparation, serving, and basic kitchen duties under the supervision of the Food Service Manager.

Must have a Food Handlers Certification and the ability to read and communicate in English; physical ability to lift and stand for long periods is required. Work environment is school-based in Runge ISD; training provided, with opportunities to grow within the food service

Qualifications

• Food Handlers Certification is required.
• Ability to read and communicate in English.
• Ability to count, weigh, and measure.
• Follow instructions and take initiative in tasks.
• Physical ability to walk, stand, stoop, twist, and squat.

Responsibilities

• Interact with staff, students, and visitors in a professional manner.
• Portion foods per recipe or instructions.
• Assist with food preparation using basic techniques.
• Wash pots, pans, and dishes.
• Set up serving line with utensils and menu items.
• Monitor temperatures and report unsafe temps to supervisor.

Skills

Food Handlers Certification

English reading/writing

Weight/measurement

Follow instructions

Physical endurance

Lifting up to 51 lbs

Job description

Food Service Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5888427

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 17, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Food Service - Assistant

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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

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 Requirements

Contact Information

• Joanie Rios , Food Service Manager
• Food Service
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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