Food Service Assistant I (6.5 hrs/day; 181 days/year)

Audubon Elementary School; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Audubon Elementary School in Owensboro, KY is seeking a dedicated Food Service Assistant I for our school cafeteria. This role supports meal services, handles a POS system, and ensures HACCP-compliant food safety practices.

Contracted days are 181, with duties including serving meals, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting nutrition programs. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, the ability to lift heavy objects, and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Capable of heavy lifting.
• Knowledge of HACCP sanitation practices.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with POS systems.

Responsibilities

• Use a computer-based point-of-sale system to adjust account balances, collect money and enter/confirm counts for reimbursable meals.
• Monitor student trays to ensure reimbursement requirements are met.
• Maintain confidentiality of students in free/reduced price meal programs and HIPAA-related information.
• Maintain HACCP sanitation standards and safety in the kitchen.
• Operate and maintain the dishwasher and report malfunctions.
• Serve food portions to students and staff following health and safety regulations.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Satisfactory progress towards GED

Tools

Point-of-sale system

Job description

Daviess County School District Audubon Elementary School - Owensboro, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

Job Description

JOB DETAILS

Job Class Description: FOOD SERVICE ASSISTANT I

Class Code: 7234

Job Title: FOOD SERVICE ASSISTANT I

Supervisory Responsibilities: NONE

FLSA Classification: NON-EXEMPT

Reports To: FOOD SERVICE MANAGER

*Location: VARIES BASED ON ASSIGNMENT

Compensation:

Commensurate with salary range on the DCPS Salary Schedule for class code 7234

Hours Per Day: Varies based on assigned location

Contracted Days: 181

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• High school diploma, G.E.D. certificate, or satisfactory progress towards a G.E.D.
• Good general health; capable of heavy lifting.
• Demonstrate or develop skills in the use and care of commercial food service equipment.
• Positive attitude toward students, staff, and school.
• Must meet the requirements of 702 KAR 6:045, which prescribes the necessary qualifications and training of beginning school food service employees.

Knowledge Of:

• Basic computer skills including use of mouse and keyboard to navigate computer, e-mail, and websites, and operation of point of sale system
• Standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurements.
• HACCP procedures including sanitation practices related to handling and serving food.
• Basic math skills.
• Proper lifting techniques.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary:

To contribute to the safe and efficient operation of the school cafeteria for the ultimate health, comfort, and benefit of the students.

Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities:

• Use a computer based point-of-sale system to adjust account balances, collect money and enter/confirm count for reimbursable meals.
• Understand requirements for reimbursable meals and monitor student trays to ensure requirements are met.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding the identity of those students who are participating in the free and reduced price meal programs as well as HIPPA related information, including allergies.
• Maintain the highest standards of safety and cleanliness in the kitchen and meet all HACCP requirements.
• Operate and maintain the dishwasher in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner; report any malfunctions to the manager immediately.
• Keep Food Service Manager informed of low inventories.
• Portion and serve food to students and staff while following standard procedures, health and safety regulations, and HACCP requirements.
• Must be able to learn, apply, and explain policies, procedures, rules, and regulations as needed.
• Report accidents and refer potential safety hazards to the location’s Food Service Manager.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude toward food nutrition.
• Meet required schedules and time lines.
• Perform related duties at special meal functions, such as banquets, when needed-including some activities/events outside of normal work hours.
• Demonstrate loyalty and dedication to the purposes and goals of the Daviess County Public Schools.
• Participate in planned training programs.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Location, duties, responsibilities may be altered to meet the needs of the district.

Successful completion of post-offer, pre-employment screenings are required as a contingency of employment.

*Contracts are with the district of Daviess County Public Schools-not with individual locations. Location assignments are subject to change.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

1. Support employee with year-to-year contract
2. Participates in Kentucky Retirement System (KRS)

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

Job ID: 5985408
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Nov 06, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined