Food Service Asst I - Cafe Worker (7 hours/day)

Young World Physical Education; Brandenburg (KY); On-site; USD 17,908 - 26,174; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Food Service Assistant I (Cafeteria Worker) for a full-time position with a starting date of immediately. The role involves setting up serving areas, serving meals, cashiering, and keeping dining areas clean for students and staff.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED (or progress toward), completion of mandatory food service training, and ability to operate standard kitchen equipment. Must meet health and sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED or show progress toward obtaining GED as required by Kentucky law.
• Must complete training course for certification of beginning school food service personnel as prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045.
• Annual mandatory training requirements per 7 CFR parts 210 and 235.

Responsibilities

• Set up serving areas and serve food to students and staff.
• Perform cashiering duties and handle money accurately.
• Maintain cleanliness of food service facilities and dining areas.
• Operate kitchen equipment such as cash registers, dishwashers, ovens and steam tables.
• Count money and manage change for meals.

Skills

Cashier skills

Food service

Interpersonal skills

Sanitation knowledge

Lifting ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Cash register

Dishwasher

Ovens

Job description

Food Service Asst I - Cafe Worker (7 hours/day)

Job ID: 5841843

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Details

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $12.83 to $19.02 Per Hour

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.