Food Service Assistant-Class B-Jones Elementary

FOOD SERVICE; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Portage Township Schools Food Service - Portage, Indiana is seeking a part-time Food Service Assistant-Class B-Jones Elementary. The role supports meal prep, inventory, and cashier duties in a school setting. You will maintain sanitation, assist with reports, and interact with students and staff in a positive manner.

Starting date is Immediate with a 7:30am-1:00pm shift during the school year. The position requires a food handler certification and adherence to safety policies.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills required.
• Honesty and trustworthiness are essential.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive, proactive image in public settings.
• Calm under pressure and well organized.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately in a busy environment.
• Enthusiasm for school lunch and children of all ages.
• Must have and maintain sanitation and food handler knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, production, planning, inventory and ordering.
• Operate the POS system, handle cash, and prepare reports.
• Interact positively with students, staff and parents.
• Kitchen duties and dishwashing, maintaining sanitation standards.
• Attend trainings and follow safety and department guidelines.
• Support school food service promotions and cross-training as needed.

Skills

Basic math

Honesty

Communication

Professional image

Composure

Organization

Multitasking

Enthusiasm for lunch

Work ethic

Food handler cert

Sanitation know-how

Job description

Food Service Assistant-Class B-Jones Elementary

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Job Details

Job ID: 5912905

Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 02, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

SHIFT: 7:30am-1:00pm, 5.5 hours, School Year

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following responsibilities 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.

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]

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