Food Service Assistant - Harding (16107)

Cedar Rapids Community School District; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Rapids Community School District's Harding Middle School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is hiring a Food Service Assistant for a nine-month, school-year position. The role offers Summers off, a consistent schedule with students, and benefits per the work agreement; pay is $15.89 per hour.

You will perform food service tasks, assist with cooking, handle dishware, operate the POS system at meals, and support nutrition staff.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of school food service program, nutritional standards, and sanitation.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships to support a team.
• Process strong communication skills and customer service.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and handling as assigned.
• Assist with cooking as necessary.
• Wash and dry pots, pans, trays, and silverware by approved methods.
• Serve as POS for breakfast and lunch, verifying a reimbursable meal.
• Process daily tally counts for claim reimbursement.
• Assist with general cleanup duties.
• Maintain open, positive communication with all people served by the Food & Nutrition Department.
• Attend work as scheduled and follow procedures as needed.

Skills

School food service knowledge

Strong communication

Customer service

Lifts 50 pounds

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Kitchen experience preferred

Job description

Cedar Rapids Community School District Harding Middle School - Cedar Rapids, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Food Service Assistant -- Harding (16107)

Cedar Rapids Community School District Harding Middle School - Cedar Rapids, Iowa Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5913655

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 03, 2026 2:03 AM (UTC)

Job Description

$15.89 per hour

Summers off! Nine (9) month position

All district benefits in accordance with work agreement

Nights and weekends off!

Be home when your kids are home!

Work the same schedule as your kids' school schedule!

Never take work home with you!

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

• Perform general work connected with the operation of food service, which includes food preparation and handling, as assigned.
• Assist with cooking as necessary.
• Assume responsibility of washing and drying pots, pans, trays, and silverware by approved methods. Participate in serving good quality food.
• Available to work flexible hours.
• Serve as POS for breakfast and lunch, verifying a reimbursable meal was served.
• Process daily tally counts for claim reimbursement
• Assistwith general clean up duties.
• Maintain open, positive communication with all people served by the Food & Nutrition Department.
• Participate in short courses, meetings, and in-service training, as requested.
• Attend work as scheduled and arrive on time fully prepared to begin work. Follow established building / department procedures if there is a need to arrive late, be absent or leave the workplace.
• Regular attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND APTITUDES

• Knowledge of school food service program, nutritional standards, and sanitation
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with others in order to encourage and support a team atmosphere.
• Process strong communication skills and customer service
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

REQUIRED EDUCATION LEVEL

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Kitchen related experience preferred

CLASSIFICATION:

• Food Service Group
• 5.0Hours
• Hours between 8:30am-1:30pm
• Nine (9) months
• All district benefits in accordance with work agreement

EMPLOYMENT DATE:

• To be determined

Rate:Hourly: $15.89/hr

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools or controls; talk and hear. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and forward 0 to 24 inches and on occasion up to 36 inches. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp items. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 0 to 12 feet and occasionally up to 20 feet, such as food trays, canned goods and frozen food packages. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as carts and food preparation equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus while preparing food.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is consistently above average. The employee will frequently work in different areas of the kitchen and cafeteria performing their duties. Temperatures in the work area are consistently higher than the average found in the building. The employee will frequently stand or move on floors that are damp. Employee must be able to work with known food allergens.

The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

The Cedar Rapids Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.

HR Support:

Michelle Koelling

Contact Information:

Jenny Hook

Manager of Food and Nutrition

[e-mail]

319-558-2305

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

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Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 2500 Edgewood Road NW
• Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52405
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]