Food Service Staff - St Matthew Elementary School

Xavier Catholic Schools; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Xavier Catholic Schools is seeking a part-time Food Service Staff member for St Matthew Elementary School and Early Learning Center in Cedar Rapids, IA. The role supports daily meal operations, assists with lunch preparation, and helps maintain a clean, safe dining area while adhering to district and state regulations.

This position requires a high school diploma or GED and prior food service experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior food service experience preferred.
• Ability to follow instructions and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of student and staff lunches.
• Operate computerized point of sales.
• Assist in the cleanup of the kitchen, dishwashing room, and dining room.

Skills

Ability to write read understand

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Initiative

Education

High school or GED

Food service experience preferred

Job description

Food Service Staff - St Matthew Elementary School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5904260

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 26, 2026 3:26 PM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Xavier Catholic Schools is looking for a part-time (under 30 hours) food service staff for St Matthew Elementary School and ELC!

Faith & Mission Statement Commitment: Xavier Catholic Schools forms disciples unafraid to follow Jesus Christ. All who serve at Xavier Catholic Schools will witness by their behavior, actions, and words of life consistent with the teaching of the Catholic Church.

As a leader in a Catholic educational system, this position is expected to model and promote the mission of forming disciples unafraid to follow Jesus Christ. The HR Manager fosters a Christ-centered, respectful, and ethical work environment and upholds Catholic identity through every aspect of their leadership and decision making.

Position Summary: Food Service Staff ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the school cafeteria and are responsible for the production of nutritious, appetizing meals for students and staff, while meeting all government and district regulations. Food Service Staff must also ensure the district is maximizing its resources and minimizing production costs. The following duties are not all inclusive. Other duties may be assigned

Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities:

• Foster the Christian uniqueness of the learning community
• Maintain required trainings as required by the State of Iowa, Archdiocese, and local site
• Assist in the preparation of student and staff lunches
• Operate computerized point of sales
• Assist in the cleanup of the kitchen, dishwashing room, and dining room

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• High school education or GED required
• Prior food service or related field experience preferred

Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to write, read and comprehend simple instructions and correspondence
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community
• Ability to effectively perform essential functions independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employment and student matters
• Ability to use good judgment and effective problem-solving skills
• Demonstrate initiative, ingenuity, flexibility, and desire to expand personal knowledge and skill set
• Preferably a practicing Catholic who lives the Gospel values
• Enthusiastic supporter of Catholic faith and schools

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The employee is frequently required to walk and continuously required to stand. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and waist while performing the duties of this position. The employee will occasionally be required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described above are representative of the physical capabilities that must be met by an employee and the working conditions that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The employee constantly works around others, works with the public, and works inside. The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud. The employee has a greater than average risk of getting a minor injury such as a cut or burn while performing the duties of this job. The employee occasionally will be working in temperatures about 100 degrees and will be walking on slippery surfaces.

Position Type: Part-time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Contact Information

• Angie Calhoun , System Controller
• Xavier Catholic Schools
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]