Food Service Worker-FLEX (3-hour position)

Austintown Local Schools; Austintown Township (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Austintown Local Schools is hiring a Food Service Worker-FLEX at Austintown Elementary School in Austintown, Ohio. This 3-hour daily position supports meal prep, service, and related kitchen duties within the district's food service program.

The successful candidate will follow menus, operate a POS system, manage small cash duties, and ensure compliance with safety and nutrition regulations. This role reports to the Food Service Director and Kitchen Manager and requires a high school diploma and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Favorable BCII and FBI background checks.
• Enrollment in Ohio Rapback System.
• Ohio Auditor of State Fraud Reporting and Training.
• Negative drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains daily and monthly records, inventories, invoices, and reports deficiencies of any product and/or supplies.
• Participates in the preparation of meals including menus, ordering food, supplies & necessary equipment, preparation, serving, cashiering, and clean-up.
• Follows approved menus and standardized recipes for preparing food.
• Must be able to use a computer, including Point of Sale software, email and web browsing.
• Responsible for daily revenues including daily drawer cash count and recording of all monies.
• Immediately report any problems or accidents occurring in the kitchen or cafeteria area to the Kitchen Manager or Food Service Director.
• Follows all federal, state, and local food safety regulations, USDA child nutrition regulations, and all district and department policies and procedures.
• Attends meetings and trainings as directed by the Food Service Director.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager and Food Service Director.

Skills

Organizational skills

Computer knowledge

Basic academic skills

Food service experience

Nutritional regulations knowledge

Physical stamina

Lifting 30-50 pounds

Professionalism and reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS software

Job description

Food Service Worker-FLEX (3-hour position)

Austintown Local Schools Austintown Elementary School - Austintown, Ohio Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5929780
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 16, 2026 7:03 PM (UTC)

Job Description

OAPSE transfer bid requests via internal applications will be accepted online until 2:00 pmon 9/18/26

Hours: 3-hours per day
Report times: FLEX 7:15 am to 10:15 am (base hours listed but may vary based on the needs of the kitchen)
Salary: $14.84per hourstarting rate in accordance with the OAPSE negotiated salary schedule
Reports to:Food Service Director and Kitchen Manager

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepares and maintains daily and monthly records, inventories, invoices, and reports deficiencies of any product and/or supplies
• Participates in the preparation of meals including menus, ordering food,supplies &necessary equipment, preparation, serving, cashiering, and clean-up
• Follows approved menus and standardized recipes for preparing food
• Must be able to use a computer, including Point of Sale software, email and web browsing
• Responsible for daily revenues including daily drawer cash count and recording of all monies
• Immediately reportany problems or accidents occurring in the kitchen or cafeteria area to the Kitchen Manager or Food Service Director
• Follows all federal, state, and local food safety regulations, USDA child nutrition regulations, and all district and department policies and procedures
• Attends meetings and trainings as directed by the Food Service Director
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager and Food Service Director

Qualifications:

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks
• Computer knowledgeand possess basic academic skills
• Prior experience as a food service employee
• Knowledge of state and federal nutritional regulations
• Physically capable of performing all job duties that may include but are not limited to:standing, stooping, stretching, and moving heavy items, and equipment
• Ability to lift 30-50 pounds
• Good character, courtesy, efficiency, cleanliness, and commitment to the welfare of the student

The successful candidate must have the following on file before starting:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Favorable current State (BCII) and Federal (FBI) background checks
• Enrollment in Ohio Rapback System
• Ohio Auditor of State Fraud Reporting and Training
• Negative drug screen

Employees must follow all board policies, all state and federal laws, and adhere to the Ohio Code of Ethics set up by the Ohio Department of Education. Subject to all applicable laws, essential job functions of the position include the employee being punctual and capable of completing all duties, with or without reasonable accommodation. The successful candidate must complete all mandatory compliance courses assigned annually.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service