Food Service - Assistant Manager

Southwest Allen County Metropolitan School District; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Southwest Allen County Metropolitan School District is seeking a school cafeteria worker for Covington Elementary School. The role is a 9-month, 6-hour-per-day position with an hourly wage of $19.03 and benefits eligibility.

The worker will prepare and serve meals, operate the cash register, and back up the Food Service Manager. Interaction with students and staff is frequent, and baking and food prep experience are valued assets.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to safely operate school food service equipment.
• Good oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must work well in a team.
• 1–2 years experience in a restaurant or cafeteria setting.
• 1–2 years baking experience.
• Previous food preparation experience desirable.
• Ability to step up as acting manager when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Serve food items for the school lunch program within proper time and temperature limits.
• Prepare and serve fresh menu items for immediate serving.
• Act as back-up to the Food Service Manager.
• Interact with students and staff to describe menu items.
• Operate cash register and deliver daily deposits to the high school cafeteria; mileage reimbursement.

Skills

Food service equipment operation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Restaurant/cafeteria experience

Baking experience

Food preparation

Acting manager readiness

Job description

• Date Posted: 9/11/2026
• Location: Covington Elementary School
• Date Available: ASAP

Terms of Employment

This is a 9 month position, 6 hours/day. This position is $19.03/hour and eligible for benefits.

Purpose

Serves food items for school lunch program within the proper time and temperature limits. Performs other necessary cleaning duties of the kitchen area. Prepares and serves fresh menu items for immediate serving. Acts as back-up to Food Service Manager. Frequent interaction with students and staff to describe menu items. Cash register operation is required, as well as delivery of daily deposits to the high school cafeteria with mileage reimbursement.

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. 1-2 years previous experience in a restaurant or cafeteria setting required. 1-2 years previous baking experience required. Previous food preparation experience is desirable. Ability to step up as the "acting manager" when necessary is required.