Food Service Worker

Conway Public School District; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 1,515,000 - 2,066,000; Part time

Job summary

Conway Public School District is seeking a dedicated Food Service Worker to support the school’s nutrition program on a 178-day contract. Responsibilities include food prep, service, and maintaining health and safety standards.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be able to follow oral and written directions. Prior food service experience is preferred, and successful candidates will contribute to a clean, efficient cafeteria operation for students and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Understands and follows oral and written directions.
• Experience in food service operation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follows and maintains knowledge of all district policies and procedures.
• Follows state and federal regulations.
• Operates commercial food service equipment (convection ovens, fryers, mixers, steamers, etc.).
• Cleans kitchen, serving areas and equipment; handles chemicals safely.
• Prepares and serves food; maintains quality, appearance and nutrition.
• Monitors temperatures for safety and quality; stores unused food properly.

Skills

Follows directions

Food service experience

High school diploma or equivalent

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Understands and follows oral and written directions
• Experience in food service operation preferred

Job Description

Food Service Worker

Conway Public School District

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Understands and follows oral and written directions
• Experience in food service operation preferred

Reports To

Food Service Manager

Supervises

Not applicable

Terms of Employment

The contract length will be 178 days.

Evaluation

Based on local district policy and Arkansas Department of Education guidelines, and performed by the food service manager who is assisted by the food service supervisor in regard to evaluations.

Job Goal

The Food Service Worker will endeavor to work cooperatively in maintaining the food service program at the school level in an efficient and effective manner to meet the nutritional needs and program acceptability of students and staff in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Performance Responsibilities

• Follows and maintains knowledge of all District policies and procedures.
• Follows all state and federal regulations.
• Responsible for the performance of duties assigned by the manager, including but not limited to: working in extreme temperatures; standing for extended periods of time; lifting fifty pounds without assistance; and operating commercial food service equipment, such as convection ovens, fryers, mixers, braising pans, steamers, food processors and dish machines.
• Responsible for any cleaning duties of kitchen, serving areas, and equipment as assigned by the manager, including but not limited to working with various household and industrial chemicals such as chlorine bleach, grease cutter, and/or oven cleaners.
• Responsible for preparing food items and determining appropriate quantity of food items needed; adjusts and extends recipes as needed; maintains food quality standards, including appearance and nutritional requirements.
• Responsible for preparing and serving food in accordance with health and sanitation standards and continuously monitoring temperatures of food to assure safety and quality standards are met.
• Responsible for storing unused food and supplies, disposing of leftovers, and utilizing proper methods of handling foods to be stored.
• Records amounts of foods cooked and foods leftover and any money collected, as assigned; assists with inventory and maintains routine records, as directed.
• Collects money and maintains accurate records, as assigned.
• Cooperates in all activities necessary for the best functioning of the school food service program.
• Observes safety rules and reports any accidents according to District policy.
• Takes proper care of equipment and facilities.
• Practices desirable health and work habits, and maintains acceptable standards of work, conduct, and dress code.
• Maintains an attitude of helpfulness toward fellow employees, students, and staff.
• Cooperates fully with faculty, students, manager, and other employees.
• Participates in in-service training programs as provided by the District and/or State.
• Other duties, as assigned.

This job description is in no way an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. Conway Public Schools reserves the right to add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

Revised 6/1/2026