Food Service Assistant

Southwest Allen County Metropolitan School District; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a Food Service Assistant to join their team and support the preparation and service of nutritious meals for students. This role involves operating food service equipment, managing meal service, and ensuring a clean kitchen environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in food service and possess strong communication skills. This is a part-time, 9-month position at Homestead High School, with varying hours between 3.5 to 6 hours per day.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to safely operate food service equipment.
• Previous experience in a restaurant or cafeteria setting is desirable.
• Good communication skills are essential.
• Previous experience in a restaurant or cafeteria setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritional school meals following USDA regulations.
• Operate commercial dishwasher and handle cleaning duties.
• Manage meal service on a cash register and organize inventory.
• Serve meals at the cash register and handle meal service.
• Put away and organize inventory; assist cafeteria manager with other duties.

Skills

Good oral and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Experience in restaurant or cafeteria setting

Food service equipment operation

Job description

• Position Type: Food Service / Food Service Assistant
• Date Posted: 7/10/2025
• Location: Homestead High School

Terms of Employment

This is a 9 month position. This position is not eligible for benefits. Several positions are available, 3.5 - 6 hours/day.

Purpose

Follows specific instructions and procedures to complete assigned duties with the primary objective of preparation and service of nutritional school meals. Each employee is part of our team with the common goal of serving our students delicious and nutritious school meals per the USDA regulations set forth. Meal programs must be served within the proper time limits. Duties can include, but will not be limited to: Operation of commercial dishwasher, training on and compliance in the use of cleaning chemicals, other necessary cleaning duties of the kitchen area, properly complete meal service on a cash register, putting away and organizing inventory, as well as additional duties assigned by the cafeteria manager.

Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to safely operate school food service equipment in area of responsibility. Good oral and interpersonal communication skills. Must be able to get along with others in a team situation. Previous experience in a restaurant or cafeteria setting is desirable.