Food Service Assistant - Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program

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

Job summary

Southwest Allen County Metropolitan School District's Covington Elementary School is seeking a part-time Food Service Assistant to support the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. The role focuses on meal service, kitchen cleaning, and operating the dishwasher under USDA guidelines.

Responsibilities include cash register operations, inventory organization, and following safety and cleaning procedures taught by the cafeteria manager.

Qualifications

• Safe operation of school food service equipment.
• Good oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Experience in a restaurant or cafeteria setting desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate the commercial dishwasher.
• Assist with cleaning and use of cleaning chemicals.
• Complete meal service on a cash register.
• Put away and organize inventory.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the cafeteria manager.

Skills

Equipment operation

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Cafeteria experience

Job description

Food Service Assistant - Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program JobID: 1628

• Position Type: Food Service/ Food Service Assistant
• Date Posted: 8/13/2026
• Location: Covington Elementary School
• Date Available: ASAP

Terms of Employment

This position is for the 2026-2027 school year and grant funded on an annual basis. If funding is not renewed the following year, there is a possibility to move to a regular position based on district needs and staffing at that time. This position is 4 hours/day.

Purpose

Follows specific instructions and procedures to complete assigned duties with the primary objective of preparation and service of nutritional school meals as well as duties related to the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Grant Program. 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.

Postings current as of 8/16/2026 4:38:56 PM CST.