Food Service Employee

Whittier Elementary School; Indianola (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Whittier Elementary School in Indianola, IA is seeking a part-time Food Service Employee to assist in preparing and serving healthy meals for students. The role involves supporting kitchen operations, cashier duties, and maintaining safety and cleanliness across the food service area.

The position requires physical ability for standing and lifting up to 50 pounds, plus adherence to food safety SOPs. Experience is helpful, but not required beyond a High School diploma; ServSafe certification is

Qualifications

• Aptitude for successful performance of tasks.
• ServSafe Certification is recommended.
• High school graduates are preferred or acceptable alternatives may be considered by the Board.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all aspects of Food Service operations.
• Serve and assist with healthy student meals and snacks.
• Operate the lunch cashier system as needed.
• Assist with cleaning of kitchen equipment and facilities.
• Record food usage and portion accurately for safety and inventory.

Skills

Aptitude for tasks

Education

ServSafe Certification

High School diploma preferred

Job description

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Food Service Employee

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Job Details

Job ID: 5968360

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 22, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Title: Food ServiceEmployee

Department: Food Service

Qualifications:

• Demonstrates aptitude for successful performance of tasks.
• It is recommended that each worker complete ServSafe Certification.
• High School graduates preferred.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Physical Requirements:

• Be able to physically work in a standing position for prolonged periods and walk much of the time during the day.
• Able to work in warm or cold surroundings.
• Have manual dexterity to handle knives, dippers, and other kitchen equipment.
• Able to lift materials weighing up to 50 pounds
• Able to bend, carry, climb, drive, lift, reach, sit, stand, walk, push or pull as needed to complete assigned tasks.

Working Conditions:

• Includes extremes of temperature and humidity.
• Hazards include stairs and communicable diseases.

Reports To: Food Service Director and School Kitchen Manager.

Supervises: May be asked to supervise a kitchen or employees in the absence of a Kitchen Manager.

Terms of Employment: Pay period based on the number of days that lunch is served to students each year. Wage rate year to be established by the Board. Hours and days of employment are assigned by the Food Service Director.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with Board Policy on Evaluation 411.7 Classified Employee Evaluation.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Assists in all aspects of Food Service operations.
• Serves and produces healthy student meals and snacks.
• Operates the lunch cashier system as needed.
• Assists with cleaning of all kitchen equipment and facilities.
• May assist in portioning and serving food and keeping records of food usage.
• Records information as needed for food safety as outlined in the Food Service’s SOP.
• Complete food production records.
• May use and clean various pieces of kitchen equipment, such as dishwashers, ice cream machines, garbage disposals, steamers, kettles, brazing pans, ovens and other.
• Is available to work on clean up days.
• Develops and maintains an effective level of communication with appropriate personnel.
• Participates in a continuing program of staff development and training.
• Records inventories as requested by Food Service Management.
• Performs all other duties as may from time to time be assigned by the Food Service Director or Kitchen Manager.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $18.84 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Abbi Costigan , Food Service Director
• Food Service - District Operations Center
• Phone: [phone] x8050
• Email: [e-mail]