Food Service Worker Elementary Server

Jenison Public Schools; Hudsonville, Georgetown Charter Township (MI, MI); On-site; USD 19,286,000 - 23,006,000; Part time

Job summary

Jenison/Hudsonville Public Schools Food Service seeks an elementary lunch server to be the primary lunch server at an elementary school. Hours are 5 hours/day from approximately 9:00am to 2:00pm, following the Jenison or Hudsonville School calendar with an hourly rate of $17.00.

The role involves preparing and serving meals, and maintaining a clean service area. You will set up, operate, and close down lunch service, manage basic orders, and ensure safety, sanitation and customer service

Qualifications

• Experience serving meals in a school or cafeteria setting.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Strong attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Set up, maintain, and clean up for lunch service daily.
• Place food and product orders based on menu and customer demand.
• Maintain safety, sanitation and cleanliness standards.
• Operate production and dishwashing equipment.
• Meet and service clientele in a timely, pleasant manner.
• Record and store food and product appropriately.
• Arrive on time in proper uniform; support team as needed.

Skills

Team player

Enjoys students

Problem solving

Fast-paced work

Multi-tasking

Numbers & math

Technology proficient

Flexible

Team collaboration

Tools

POS cash register

Email

Internet

Computers

Job description

• Position Type: Food Services/ Food Services Elementary School Worker
• Date Posted: 10/5/2026
• Location: Hudsonville/Jenison Public Schools

Food Service Worker

Elementary Lunch Server

Jenison & Hudsonville Public Schools Food Service

Summary

Hours: 5 hours/day from approximately 9:00am - 2:00pm, following the Jenison or Hudsonville Schools calendar.

The person(s) accepting this position will be working at an elementary school and will be the primary server for the lunch program at this school with a variety of responsibilities.

Hourly Rate - $17.00/hour.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious and attractive meals.
• Set up, maintain, and clean up for lunch service on a daily basis.
• Place food and product orders based on menu and customer demand.
• Maintain and apply all safety, sanitation and cleanliness standards and practices in all food service areas as required by federal, state, local and district regulations and policies.
• Operate production equipment and dishwashing equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with or without accommodations
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Understand and determine qualified meals and qualified components of meals.
• Meet and service the needs of clientele in a timely fashion and in a pleasant and appropriate manner.
• Compile and maintain appropriate records and forms for service and storage of food and product.
• Great attendance, arriving to work on time and in proper uniform.

Desired Skills

• Enjoys working with students.
• Work in a team environment.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking.
• Work in a fast-paced environment.
• Handle multiple tasks at a time.
• Comfortable working with numbers and basic math formulas.
• Technology proficient - computers, email, internet, point-of-sales cash register.
• Flexible in many different situations.
• Enjoy working with other people and being part of a team.

Notice of Non-discrimination:

It is the policy of Jenison/Hudsonville Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation or transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category in its programs, services or activities. For inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies contact the Superintendent's Office, 8375 20th Avenue, Jenison MI 49428. [phone].