Food Service Worker (Part-Time) - Atchison High School (4 hours daily)

Young World Physical Education; Atchison (KS); On-site; USD 19,630 - 25,830; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Atchison, Kansas is seeking a Food Service Cook / Cold Prep to prepare a full range of food and baked products for school lunches and snacks. The role requires assisting in maintaining food safety and cleanliness in food service areas, while working under the Food Service Manager.

The ideal candidate should hold a high school diploma and possess basic math and commercial food preparation skills. This part-time role offers flexible hours and a focus on student nutrition.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or vocational school equivalent.
• Basic math skills and ability to apply weights, measures, and amounts in recipes.
• Proficient knowledge of commercial food preparation, equipment, and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation for lunches and snacks.
• Ensure all activities conform to district, community, and KSDE guidelines.
• Communicate and work cooperatively with district and community members.

Skills

Basic math skills

Commercial food preparation

Customer service skills

Education

High school diploma, GED, or vocational school equivalent

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Part‑Time (4 hours daily)

Job Location: Atchison, Kansas

Food Service Cook / Cold Prep

Purpose: Prepares a full range of food and baked products for school lunches and snacks. Assists in maintaining food safety and cleanliness of all food service areas.

Reports To: Food Service Manager

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt

Salary: $14.25 to $18.75 per hour

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or vocational school equivalent.
• Basic math skills and ability to apply weights, measures, and amounts in recipes.
• Proficient knowledge of commercial food preparation, equipment, and food safety.
• Proficient customer service skills.
• Health and inoculation certification on file in the District Office (after employment offer).

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation for lunches and snacks.
• Ensure all activities conform to district, community, and KSDE guidelines.
• Communicate and work cooperatively with district and community members.
• React to change and interruptions productively, meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate operation of all kitchen equipment.
• Implement district vision and mission.
• Observe and follow all district policies at all times.
• Follow all district health and safety policies.
• Maintain regular attendance; excessive absences or tardiness may result in disciplinary action.
• Assist the food service site manager in operations.
• Prepare food items to be served in planned quantities at designated times.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Apply basic principles of quantity food cookery.
• Operate equipment safely, preventing damage.
• Clean and sanitize equipment properly.
• Follow standardized recipes; weigh and measure ingredients accurately.
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Assist with service as needed, applying portion control standards.
• Practice good personal hygiene and food safety.
• Prepare accurate timesheets for each pay period.
• Perform additional tasks as directed by the food service site manager.

Physical Demands

• Requires standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or bending for extended periods; ability to reach overhead.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures.
• Exposure to odors, chemicals, and a noisy environment.
• Use hands and fingers repetitively.
• Work in an environment with frequent interruptions.
• Vision requirements: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Can lift, pull, or push up to 50 pounds.

Terms of Employment

At‑will employment.

Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel.