Food Service Worker

Boone Community School District; Waukee (IA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

A local education institution is seeking a Food Service Staff member to assist in kitchen operations, including food preparation, serving meals, and maintaining sanitation standards. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication and organizational skills, along with a high school diploma. This hourly position may require lifting and standing for long periods, ensuring a vibrant dining experience for students and staff.

Qualifications

• Food Service experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to lift 50lbs on a frequent basis.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Assist in proper preparation and serving of meals.
• Participate in kitchen cleanliness and sanitation.
• Maintain accurate inputting of production data.

Skills

Oral and written communication skills

Interpersonal relations skills

Customer service skills

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computers and peripherals

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

• Position Type: Food Service/ Food Service Worker
• Date Posted: 12/15/2025
• Location: Boone Community School District

Title: Food Service Staff

Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly

Reports To: Food Service Director

Pay Schedule: Food Service Staff/Cooks

Prepared/Revised Date: 2025

Work Year: 9 months

SUMMARY:

The Food Service Staff/Cook assists in the proper preparation of food, preparing salad bar setup and maintenance during service, service line set up, and serving of meals. The staff/cook assists in kitchen cleaning as part of maintaining a safe food production and service environment. Staff/cooks are also responsible, as assigned, for recordkeeping of temperatures and production, inventory counting and cashiering duties including recording meal sales, record keeping, money collection and all other functions included in processing advanced payments.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Food Service experience preferred but not required.

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

• Oral and written communication skills and English language skills
• Interpersonal relations skills
• Ability to manage confidentiality in all aspects of the job
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions
• Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations
• Customer service and public relations skills
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Organizational skills
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift 50lbs on a frequent basis
• Ability to promote and follow building and departmental policies
• Apply and follow all school district policies and state of Iowa laws.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:

• Computers and peripherals; must acquire within probationary period
• Kitchen Equipment; must acquire within probationary period

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Understand and communicate the customer service approach of the Food Services Program.
2. Participate in the proper preparation and/or reheating of main course items, side dishes and salad bar preparation and serving of meals according to the Food Service Department Standards.
3. Participate in the proper receiving, storage and inventorying of all foods, paper, chemicals and dry stores according to the Food Service Department Standards.
4. Ensure the freshness of all prepared items by implementing proper rotation of food items prepared, properly wrapping and labeling prepared food items, and preparing only the amounts of food items as assigned.
5. Participate and maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of all kitchen, cafeteria and storage areas including, but not limited to, walk-ins, refrigeration, freezers, dry storage and Food Service site office areas.
6. Participate in the meal service preparation as assigned dependent on the school site's needs. Follow menu instructions, portion sizes; utilize proper equipment, etc.
7. Maintain a smooth flow of service and works closely with co-workers to assure that the students, staff and faculty have a pleasurable dining experience.
8. Assist in accurate inputting of all production and meal count data required for compliance with the National School Lunch Program.
9. If serving as a cashier, accurately reports all sales transactions, account balances, collection of funds, processing of advanced payments and preparation of daily deposit slips.
10. Foster district commitment to excellence and equity by ensuring that employees and students are valued, respected and provided a positive work/learning environment.
11. Establish positive relations with internal and external customers, including students, staff, and school administration, parents, and community members.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

Physical activities and demands are as follows: stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk, hear, taste, smell. Weight and force demands up to 50 pounds frequently, up to 100 pounds occasionally. Mental functions include compare, analyze, communicate, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile, negotiate.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Wet or humid conditions, work near moving mechanical parts, work in high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, work with explosives, risk of radiation, vibration. Vision demands: no special vision requirements, close vision, color vision. Noise level: moderate to loud.

Boone Community School District is an equal opportunity employer. If you have questions or a grievance, contact the BCSD Equity Coordinator Mrs. Jill Janes, [e-mail], at BCSD, 500 7th Street, Boone, Iowa 50036; [phone].