Food Service Assistant-Class B-Central Elementary

FOOD SERVICE; Portage (IN); Presencial; USD 16.000 - 22.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Portage Township Schools Food Service is seeking a Part-Time Food Service Assistant-Class B for Central Elementary in Portage, Indiana. The role involves food prep, serving students, cash handling with the school POS system, and maintaining sanitation in a busy school kitchen.

Starting date is immediate. Candidates should be able to lift up to 60 pounds, work in a noisy environment, and comply with all district food service guidelines. Salary is listed at $13.74 per hour.

Formación

• Possess basic math skills.
• Be honest and trustworthy.
• Able to communicate well both in writing and orally.
• Able to project a positive image in public.
• Ability to remain calm in a stressful situation.
• Able to work hard in an organized manner.
• Able to be quick and accurate in a crowded, noisy atmosphere while maintaining a time schedule.
• Enthusiastic about school lunch and genuinely enjoys children of all ages.
• Willing to work hard.
• Have a thorough knowledge of School Food Service policies and program requirements.
• Successfully complete food service sanitation training and apply that knowledge to the job; must take and pass a Food Handler's Certification Course as prescribed in the Indiana Department of Health Food Code.
• Sanitation certification must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Responsabilidades

• Works with food preparation, production, planning, food ordering, inventory and record keeping.
• Collects money for lunch and ala carte sales with a working knowledge of the POS system; operates a POS station.
• Interacts with students and school faculty in a positive, constructive manner.
• Kitchen duties including food production and operating a dishwasher.
• Maintains sanitation practices and a positive work environment.
• Attends job-related training classes and workshops.
• Follows safety and sanitation standards and uses chemicals properly.
• Follows manager directions and works as scheduled.
• Maintains required forms and records.
• Washes dishes and pots/pans.
• Notifies manager of personal days in advance.

Conocimientos

Basic math

Honesty

Communication

Positive image

Calm under pressure

Organized

Speed and accuracy

Student-friendly

Hard worker

School Food Service policies

Sanitation training

Food Handler's cert

Descripción del empleo

Starting Date: Immediately

Food Service Assistant-Class B-Central Elementary

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Job Description

Food Service Asst-Class B

SHIFT: 7:30am-1:00pm

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following responsiblities are essential functions of the job, plus any other duties that may be required by the employer. Specific duties and responsibilities will be assigned by the manager/supervisor.

• Works with food preparation, production, planning, food ordering, inventory and record keeping.
• Collects money in correct amounts for lunch and ala carte sales with a working knowledge of our point of sale system. Computes daily and monthly reports as required. Operates a point-of-sale station (register).
• Interacts with students and school faculty in a positive, constructive manner. Relates and communicates positively with students, co-workers, school staff and parents.
• Kitchen duties including but not limited to food production and operating a dishwasher.
• Maintains a positive productive work environment that adheres to strict sanitation practices.
• Attends job related training classes and workshops.
• Follows standards of safety and sanitation at all times, including the proper use of chemicals.
• Practices safe grooming habits as determined by local policy.
• Follows the Manager and Assistant Managers instructions. Uses equipment safely, follows assigned work schedule, uses efficient work techniques.
• Maintains required forms and records.
• Washing of dishes, including pots and pans.
• Informs manager of requested personal days or upcoming medical conditions (if possible) at least two weeks in advance.
• If a personnel problem arises, inform the manager of the problem for resolution.
• Wears proper attire, including a hair net covering the entire head, no excessive jewelry including dangle earrings, no fingernail polish, and proper shoes.
• Follows procedure in personnel matters including school and departmental requirements related to food service.
• Demonstrates the ability to work with the school community.
• Respects co-workers with proper language and interaction.
• Involved in clean-up of the kitchen area and other areas as designated. This may involve heavy cleaning of equipment, storerooms, serving lines, and the kitchen in general.
• May be required to move to a different position when needed by the absence of other personnel.
• May be called upon to work after-hours catering.
• Involved in cross training when deemed necessary and profitable by the manager.
• Willing and able to learn new skills and techniques.
• Participates in school food service promotions with a positive attitude.
• Informs the manager of any safety hazards. If necessary, take immediate action to correct the hazard.
• Prevents discriminatory practices and protects the identification of free and reduced students.
• Observes all rules and regulations of the School Food Service program.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned by the Manager or Food Service Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: Essential functions of the job requires the following:

• Possess basic math skills.
• Be honest and trustworthy.
• Able to communicate well both in writing and orally.
• Able to project a positive image in public.
• Ability to remain calm in a stressful situation.
• Able to work hard in a well-organized manner.
• Able to be quick and accurate in a crowded, noisy atmosphere while maintaining a time schedule.
• Enthusiastic about school lunch and genuinely enjoys children of all ages.
• Willing to work hard.
• Have a thorough knowledge of School Food Service policies and program requirements.
• Successfully complete food service sanitation training and apply that knowledge to the job. Must take and pass an accredited Food Handler's Certification Course as prescribed in the Indiana Department of Health Food Code (revision January 1, 2005).
• Sanitation certification must be maintained for the duration of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representativeof those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to peform essential functions.

• Able to stand for long periods of time on a hard surface, in a non-air-conditioned environment.
• Able to work in a moderately loud work environment.
• Ability to use hands to handle or feel, reach with arms and hands, use of eyes, use tasting and smelling senses, talk or hear.
• Able to visually adjust focus.
• Able to occassionally sit, climb, balance, stoop, crouch, and kneel.
• Able to lift up to 60 pounds, work near moving mechanical parts and heated or cooled equipment
• Occasional exposure to wet, cold or hot conditions, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration.

DISCLAIMER:Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the District.The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the Corporation.The employeeis expected to adhere to and agrees to adhere toall PTS Core Values, the PTS Strategic Plan, as well as PTS District policies and guidelines but not limited to the civility policy.

Job Details

Job ID: 5976499
Application Deadline: Nov 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 29, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Part-Time
Salary: $13.74 Per Hour
Job Categories:
Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Portage Township Schools
• 6240 US Highway 6
• Portage, Indiana 46368
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]