Food Service Assistant (School Year Only)

St. Joseph Academy; Town of Bayview (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Food Service Assistant to support nutrition services for children. This role involves food preparation, maintaining sanitation standards, and ensuring compliance with national food handling regulations. Ideal candidates will have a passion for working with children and possess strong communication skills. Join a team focused on creating a safe and welcoming environment while providing nutritious meals. If you thrive in a collaborative setting and enjoy making a difference in children's lives, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to contribute to their well-being.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred for the role.
• Safe Serve Certification required within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent service to children and maintain safety standards.
• Manage kitchen stock and ensure compliance with food handling policies.

Skills

Food Service Experience

Safe Serve Certification

Bilingual in Spanish

Effective Communication Skills

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary:

The Food Service Assistant (FSA) assists the Food & Nutrition Services Supervisor (FNSS) to ensure breakfast, lunch, and snack services at St. Joseph Academy (SJA) meet national food handling standards, align with SJA's mission and values, and comply with policies and regulations. The FSA performs food preparation, sanitation, equipment operation, facility cleaning, and troubleshooting. The role includes filling in for other Food Service staff during absences.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Experience in food service/kitchen preferred
• Safe Serve Certification required within 6 months
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus
• Ability to analyze issues, identify options, and implement solutions
• Interest in working with children
• Ability to work cooperatively with team members and others
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions
• Detail-oriented with ability to multitask, prioritize, work under pressure, and meet deadlines

Job Description

Essential Job Functions/Duties

• Provide excellent service to children
• Ensure children's privacy and confidentiality at all times
• Model child-centered behaviors for staff
• Use communication methods to address issues and conflicts proactively
• Maintain safety and sanitation standards, cleaning work areas after each assignment
• Operate and secure equipment and supplies safely to protect health and safety
• Set up cafeteria for lunch service (e.g., washing tables, mopping floors, arranging tables)
• Manage kitchen stock: dating, rotating, organizing, and cleaning
• Label, date, and restock food items and supplies clearly, ensuring proper storage
• Perform deep cleaning of kitchen and related areas as needed
• Cross-train to prepare food, serve, handle food temperatures, replenish service lines, and manage allergy lists and substitutions, ensuring compliance with standards
• Follow all food handling, storage, and service policies and procedures
• Contribute to departmental productivity and cost-effectiveness
• Adhere to policies, procedures, and regulatory standards
• Perform additional duties as assigned