Food Service Staff (Full-Time)

Fulton Public Schools; Fulton (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton Public Schools is seeking a Food Service Staff member to support the district’s food service operations at designated locations in Fulton, Missouri. The role includes serving meals, handling cash, maintaining sanitary kitchen areas, and assisting with daily cleaning and record-keeping.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a Food Handler Card. Applicants should be able to work in a fast-paced school cafeteria, lift up to 60 lbs, and follow safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Requires basic computer skills and ability to follow safety procedures.
• Knowledge of safe food handling, sanitation, and kitchen practices.
• Ability to operate standard kitchen equipment and cash handling during serving hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily cleaning of kitchen equipment to ensure sanitary conditions.
• Attend meetings and training as required.
• Count and balance cash drawer at end of serving period.
• Keep food prep and storage areas clean and organized.
• Maintain accurate records of student meal accounts.
• Provide cashier services during meal serving hours.
• Return clean dishes to storage and set up serving lines.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Safety practices

Kitchen equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food Handler Card

Tools

Cash register

Dishwashing equipment

Job description

Food Service Staff (Full-Time)

Fulton School District 58 District Wide - Fulton, Missouri Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5666370

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 23, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Purpose Statement

The job of Food Service Staff is done for the purpose(s) of providing support to the food service activities at assigned location with specific responsibilities for serving food items to students and/or school personnel; and maintaining food service facilities in a safe and sanitary condition.

This job reports to the Food Service Manager and Director of Food Services.

Essential Functions

• Assist with the daily cleaning of all kitchen equipment to ensure cleanliness and sanitary conditions are met.

• Attend meetings, professional development and other training as required.

• Count and balance the cash drawer at the end of the serving period.

• Keeps the food preparation and food storage areas in a clean, organized, and workable fashion.

• Maintain accurate and detailed records relating to student meal accounts.

• Maintain confidential nature of all school related matters.

• Operates dish cleaning equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

• Prepares, portions and serves food items as directed by the manager.

• Provide cashier services during meal serving hours.

• Returns clean dishes to proper storage areas.

• Sets up and breaks down serving lines.

• Stores unused food items in the proper manner.

• Wear and maintain uniforms in a neat, clean appropriate fashion.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Skills are required to perform multiple tasks using existing skills. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: demonstrating basic computer skills; adhering to safety practices; and operating equipment found in a commercial kitchen.

Knowledge is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: safety practices and procedures; quality food preparation and handling; and sanitation practices

Ability is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals; work with specific, job-related data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: working as part of a team; and working with interruptions.

Responsibility Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. There is some opportunity to affect the organization’s services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 10% sitting, 45% walking, 45% standing. The job is performed under temperature extremes and in a generally hazard free environment.

Ability to repetitively pull/push, lift, and carry up to 60 lbs.

Attendance

Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

Experience

Job related experience is desired

Education High school diploma or equivalent

Required Testing

Certificates and Licenses Food Handler Card

Continuing Education/Training

Clearances

FBI Fingerprint and Family Care Registry

FLSA Status

(Non) Exempt

Approval Date

12/8/2021

Salary Grade Classified

The purpose and utilization of job descriptions in Fulton 58 Public Schools are to ensure the essential functions of each position are articulated in order to create a clear understanding of job expectations for the incumbent while also providing a framework through which the recruiting, hiring, and retaining of employees may be enhanced.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Brian Heiberger , Director of Food Service
• Food Service
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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