Food Service Worker

Young World Physical Education; Leon (IA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Central Decatur Community School District is seeking a dedicated Food Service Team Member for the 2026/2027 school year in Leon, IA. You will assist with meal service, interact with students and staff, and help maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment.

Responsibilities include following SOPs, ensuring hygiene, recording temperatures, and collaborating with team during peak serving times. Immediate start available; some heavy lifting may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service or school nutrition preferred.
• Ability to follow SOPs and recipes accurately.
• Good teamwork and communication with staff.

Responsibilities

• Meal Service: assist with food prep and serve breakfast and lunch to students and staff.
• Team Collaboration: work cooperatively with other food service staff during peak times.
• Kitchen Safety & Hygiene: follow SOPs and recipes while using knives and slicers safely.
• Compliance: maintain proper handwashing, glove use, and hairnets/aprons as required.
• Record Keeping: keep daily logs of food items and temperatures.
• Logistics: transport items from main kitchen to serving areas.
• Professionalism: maintain a friendly demeanor and protect student/staff confidentiality.

Job description

Food Service Worker

TeachIowa Central Decatur Comm School District - Leon, Iowa

Job Details

Job ID: 5824664

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 09, 2026 11:13 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Food Service Team Member - 2026/2027 School Year

Central Decatur Community School District is seeking dedicated candidates who have a passion for children to join our food service team for the 2026-2027 school year. Eligible candidates will work with a great team, interact with students, and support children each day!

Core Responsibilities

• Meal Service: Assist with food preparation and serve breakfast and lunch to students and staff.
• Team Collaboration: Work cooperatively alongside other food service employees during peak student serving times.
• Kitchen Safety & Hygiene: Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and recipes exactly while using knives and slicers safely.
• Compliance: Maintain meticulous handwashing techniques, proper glove usage, and wear required hairnets and aprons.
• Record Keeping: Keep accurate daily logs of food items and food preparation temperatures.
• Logistics: Transport food items and supplies from the main kitchen to the serving kitchen using carts down the hallway.
• Professionalism: Maintain a friendly attitude, clean personal hygiene, and strictly protect student and staff confidentiality.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Physical Labor: Stand for long periods on cement floors, twist, squat, and perform highly repetitive motions (such as using a serving dipper).
• Heavy lifting: Lift objects over 50 pounds, lift items over your head, and safely squat to retrieve heavy objects from the floor.
• Environment: Operate efficiently in a noisy, fast‑paced kitchen environment.
• Temperature Shifts: Handle hot pans, retrieve hot heavy items from commercial ovens, and work in a hot, humid environment or cold walk‑in freezers for short durations.

Position Type: Not provided

Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Contact Information

• Nicole Martz , DBO Specialist, HR/Nutrition
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]