Food Service Worker

Pittsburgh Public Schools; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Pittsburgh Public Schools is seeking a Food Service Worker to help prepare and serve meals in school kitchens. Duties include following federal, state, and local guidelines for safety and sanitation, with opportunities primarily part-time and some full-time roles.

Locations include several Pittsburgh-area schools, scheduled from morning through early afternoon. 10-month term with emphasis on customer service and meal accountability.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service is preferred.
• Commitment to safety and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals to students in central or full-service kitchens following USDA/PDE/health guidelines.
• Maintain safety and sanitation in serving areas and kitchens.
• Adhere to time clock and shift schedules; assist in daily production.
• Record temperatures, production counts and waste as required.

Job description

POSITION TITLE

Food Service Worker

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Food Service Worker is directly supervised by the Food Service Manger and is responsible for all aspects of Food Service Worker functions. Duties include serving or preparing meals to students in central kitchens or full-service kitchens based on the guidelines set by the United Stated Department of Agriculture (USDA), Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), Allegheny County Health Department, and Pittsburgh Public Schools Department of Food Services. The Food Service Worker Substitute adheres to the procedures and practices established by the Food Services Department leaders to maintain a high level of meal preparation, meal accountability, safety, sanitation, and customer satisfaction.

Current opportunities are primarily part-time positions, with a limited number of full-time positions available. Available locations as of August 24, 2026, are listed below:

• Allderdice High School - 8:00am to 1:30pm
• Arsenal 6-8 - 8:30am to 2:00pm
• Carmalt PreK-8 - 8:30am to 2:00pm
• Classical 6-8 - 6:30am to 2:00pm (full-time) & 7:30am to 1:00pm
• Colfax K-8 - 8:30am to 2:00pm
• Concord K-5 - 8:30am to 2:00pm
• Faison K-5 - 8:30am to 2:00pm
• Obama 6-12 - 8:00am to 1:30pm
• South Brook 6-8 - 8:00am to 1:30pm
• Westinghouse 6-12 - 6:00am to 1:00pm (full-time) & 8:00am to 1:30pm
• Westwood K-5 - 7:00am to 2:00pm (full-time)

WORK MONTHS

10 Months

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provide support to the operations of the food service program by preparing and serving meals to students with a focus on customer service, safety, and sanitary.

POSITION TITLE

Food Service Worker

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Food Service Worker is directly supervised by the Food Service Manger and is responsible for all aspects of Food Service Worker functions. Duties include serving or preparing meals to students in central kitchens or full-service kitchens based on the guidelines set by the United Stated Department of Agriculture (USDA), Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), Allegheny County Health Department, and Pittsburgh Public Schools Department of Food Services. The Food Service Worker Substitute adheres to the procedures and practices established by the Food Services Department leaders to maintain a high level of meal preparation, meal accountability, safety, sanitation, and customer satisfaction.

Current opportunities are primarily part-time positions, with a limited number of full-time positions available. Available locations as of July 28, 2026, are listed below:

• Allderdice High School - 8:00am to 1:30pm
• Arsenal 6-8 - 8:30am to 2:00pm
• Brashear High School - 8:00am to 1:30pm
• Carmalt PreK-8 - 8:30am to 2:00pm
• Classical 6-8 - 6:30am to 2:00pm (full-time) & 7:30am to 1:00pm
• Colfax K-8 - 8:30am to 2:00pm
• Concord K-5 - 8:30am to 2:00pm
• Faison K-5 - 8:30am to 2:00pm
• Obama 6-12 - 8:00am to 1:30pm
• Perry High School - 6:30am to 2:00pm (full-time) & 8:00am to 1:30pm
• South Brook 6-8 - 8:00am to 1:30pm
• South Hills 6-8 - 8:30am to 2:0pm
• Sunnyside PreK-8 - 8:30am to 2:00pm
• Westinghouse 6-12 - 6:00am to 1:30pm (full-time) & 8:00am to 1:30pm
• Westwood K-5 - 7:00am to 2:00pm (full-time)

WORK MONTHs

10 Months

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide support to the operations of the food service program by preparing and serving meals to students with a focus on customer service, safety, and sanitary. Acquire and review documentation (productions records, temperature logs, reports, etc.) to conduct proper meal preparation.
• Prepare hot and cold foods according to preparation instructions and quantities listed on the daily production records.
• Heat hot foods to proper internal temperatures.
• Serve as the backup cook in the absence of the Food Service Oven Worker.
• Assemble the serving lines, prep tables, and stations with products and supplies (food, beverage , utensils, condiments, a la carte items, etc.) for the purpose of serving students.
• Serve students on the food line in a friendly, efficient manner following the outlined steps of service while promoting new menu items that encourage student participation.
• Maintain serving areas by wiping equipment, restocking items, and cleaning cafeteria tables between and after meal periods.
• Store or discard all leftover hot and cold foods and products in accordance with health standards and regulations.
• Put food and supply orders away once delivered.
• Report personal injuries, accidents, and equipment to supervisor according to established procedures.
• Track the daily production, waste, and cost control by counting and recording leftovers quantities on the production report.
• Clean kitchen and serving areas after each shift including but not limited to wiping equipment, washing dishes and utensils, sweeping floors, mopping floors, washing laundry, and wiping tables.
• Perform weekly, monthly, and seasonal cleaning responsibilities as directed by supervisor for the purpose of complying with current health and safety standards.
• Receive, handle, store and rotate all inventory products in accordance with health and safety standards and codes.
• Adhere to procedures and standards set forth by the United Stated Department of Agriculture (USDA), Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), Allegheny County Health Department, Collective Bargaining Agreements and Pittsburgh Public Schools.
• Maintain a safe, sanitary, and healthy environment.
• Adhere to dress code and hygiene practices.
• Adhere to time clock procedures by signing in and out at schedule start/end times and utilizing the Time Management system to request time off.
• Participate and contribute to departmental, team, and individual planning and goal- setting meetings.
• Communicate profes