Food Service Asst I - Cafe Worker (4 hours/day)

David T. Wilson Elementary School; Brandenburg (KY); On-site; USD 17,674 - 26,201; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Brandenburg, Kentucky is seeking a Full-Time Food Service Assistant I. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and serving food to students while ensuring compliance with health and sanitation regulations. Candidates should have a high school diploma or G.E.D. and must complete mandatory training. The pay ranges from $12.83 to $19.02 per hour, making it a great opportunity for those looking to work in a school environment.

Qualifications

• Must complete training course for certification of beginning school food service personnel.
• Ability to serve food in accordance with health and sanitation regulations.
• Must learn and apply health and sanitation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food service facilities and serve food to students.
• Maintain cleanliness of food service areas and equipment.
• Operate a cash register and perform cashiering duties.

Skills

Standard kitchen equipment knowledge

Basic math skills

Sanitation practices

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

Cash register

Dishwasher

Job description

Food Service Asst I - Cafe Worker (4 hours/day)

Meade County Schools David T. Wilson Elementary School - Brandenburg, Kentucky

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Job Details

Job ID: 5519564

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Feb 02, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

FOOD SERVICE ASSISTANT I (Cafeteria Worker) Class Code: 7234

BASIC FUNCTION:

Perform routine food service activities related to the setting up of serving areas and the serving of food to students and staff; perform cashiering duties in the sale of food items to students and staff; maintain cleanliness of food service facilities.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Food Service Assistant I incumbents perform basic and routine food service and cashiering activities related to the serving of food. Food Service Assistant II incumbents assist in the preparation of food in a production kitchen, food serving and cashiering duties and incumbents may be assigned lead duties.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Prepare food service facilities for the serving of food; count and set out an appropriate number of food trays; prepare the steam table for serving hot meals.
• Wash and prepare eating and serving areas; set out food, trays and beverages according to established procedures.
• Maintain work areas and serving areas in a clean, sanitary and safe condition; wash and clean counters and steam tables; wash and store pots, pans, trays and kitchen equipment.
• Heat, portion and serve food to students and staff according to established procedures.
• Count money and prepare moneyboxes or cash registers with appropriate amount and denominations of change.
• Sell a variety of foods and beverages and make proper change; operate point of service system to ensure accurate meal counting and claiming of meals.
• Assist in storing unused food and supplies; dispose of unusable leftovers and garbage.
• Operate a variety of standard kitchen equipment such as a cash register, dishwasher, and ovens; report faulty equipment as necessary.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurements.
• Basic math and cashiering skills.
• Sanitation practices related to handling and serving food.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Proper lifting techniques.

ABILITY TO:

• Serve food in accordance with health and sanitation regulations.
• Learn and follow health and sanitation requirements.
• Maintain food service equipment and areas in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Operate a cash register and make change accurately.
• Learn, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Lift heavy objects.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Must complete training course for certification of beginning school food service personnel as prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045. Pursuant to 7 CFR parts 210 and 235, employee must complete mandatory annual training requirements.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $12.83 to $19.02 Per Hour

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