Food Service Part Time

Fergus Falls Public Schools; Fergus Falls (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Fergus Falls Public School District is seeking to fill a cafeteria assistant server at Cleveland elementary school. This part-time food service position works 171 days in a full school year and works 3 hours/day. The full wage range is $21.15 – $21.75/hour.

JOB SUMMARY: To serve the students attractive and nutritious meals in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness and friendliness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to communicate pleasantly with staff, students and public.
• Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Set up and restock items needed for the next breakfast and/or lunch being served.
• Serve breakfast and/or lunch.
• Daily clean up of the kitchen and service area (including removing food items, etc.).
• Run dishwasher/wash dishes by hand/put dishes away as needed.
• Help with unloading of trucks as needed. (Secondary school only)
• Put food and clean dishes away as needed.
• Wash and fold laundry as needed. (Secondary school only)
• Assisting and subbing for other staff as needed.
• Participate in in-service training programs as required.
• Comply with state safety practices, including sanitary requirements, etc.

Skills

Communication

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Food Service
• Date Posted: 9/30/2026
• Location: Fergus Falls Public Schools

The Fergus Falls School District is seeking to fill a cafeteria assistant server at Cleveland elementary school. This part-time food service positions works 171 days in a full school year and works 3 hours/day. The full wage range is $21.15 – $21.75/hour.

JOB SUMMARY: To serve the students attractive and nutritious meals in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness and friendliness.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds
• Ability to communicate pleasantly with staff, students and public
• Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate and acceptable

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. 1. Set up and restock items needed for the next breakfast and/or lunch being served.
2. 2. Serve breakfast and/or lunch.
3. 3. Daily clean up of the kitchen and service area (including removing food items, etc.). Empty garbage and mop floors in cafeteria area daily.
4. 4. Run dishwasher/wash dishes by hand/put dishes away as needed.
5. 5. Help with unloading of trucks as needed. (Secondary school only)
6. 6. Put food and clean dishes away as needed.
7. 7. Wash and fold laundry as needed. (Secondary school only)
8. 8. Assisting and subbing for other staff as needed.
9. 9. Participate in in-service training programs as required.
10. 10. Comply with state safety practices, including sanitary requirements, etc.

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Start Date: October 2026

The Fergus Falls Public School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator, who fully and actively supports equal access for all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information or Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, and prohibits retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint, or otherwise oppose discrimination.

Accommodation:If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please email HR at [e-mail] or call 218-998-0544, ext. 9010.

Background Check Upon Conditional Offer:Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required. Criminal convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. Making false statements or withholding information during the hiring process will cause you to be barred from employment or removed from employment.

Veteran's Preference:Eligible veterans as defined by Minnesota Statute 197.447 may claim Veterans Preference during the hiring process. A DD214 and required supporting documentation must be included with the employment application to receive preference.

Fergus Falls Public Schools are a tobacco-free workplace.

Postings current as of 10/2/2026 11:00:39 PM CST.

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