Food Services General Workers- Senior High

Senior High School; Cedar Falls (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Cedar Falls Community Schools Senior High School in Cedar Falls, Iowa, is seeking Food Services General Workers on a part-time basis. Positions available for 4.5 and 5.5 hours a day, with immediate starting date. Responsibilities include food preparation, serving, and basic kitchen duties under the department head.

Qualifications include ServSafe certification within two quarters, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work accurately at pace. Contact Allison Ketter for details.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Child Nutrition Program Requirement.
• Working knowledge of preparation of food.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics and measuring conversions.
• Knowledge of safety and health regulations.
• ServSafe taken and passed no later than the end of two full quarters following initial employment date.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to deal with people in a congenial manner.
• Ability to communicate and apply written and oral directions effectively.
• Ability to work at a fast pace with accurate results.
• Ability to work within time constraints.
• Pass post job offer, pre-employment physical.
• Have satisfactory language skill and reasoning ability.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

• Assist in duties of the department under direction of the department head.
• Assist in putting away foods and supplies.
• Maintain clean body and clothing at all times.
• Prepare food for special diets according to department head’s direction.
• Possess good skills in the use of food service equipment.
• Prepare food under the direction of the department head using standardized recipes.
• Assist with sending the correct amount of food to satellite schools.
• Recognize properly prepared food by sight, taste, and smell.
• Assist with ordering food and supplies.
• Assist with setting up serving areas and dispensing foods.
• If needed, go to satellite schools to serve food and record amounts of food used and clean up serving areas.
• Assist with cleaning lunchroom and serving area after use.
• Perform cleaning duties as assigned by manager.
• Drive delivery truck as assigned; deliver and pickup food and supplies in an emergency.
• Assist with recipe testing and product development.
• Maintain inventory records and production records.
• Prepare and serve food for outside activities.

Skills

People skills

Communication

Time management

Safety awareness

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Food Services General Workers- Senior High

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Job Details

Job ID: 5907463

Application Deadline: Oct 29, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Positions available for 4.5 and 5.5 hours a day.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Child Nutrition Program Requirement.
• Possess working knowledge of preparation of food.
• Possess knowledge of basic mathematics and measuring conversions.
• Possess knowledge of safety and health regulations.

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and or Testing Required

• ServSafe taken and passed no later than the end of two full quarters following initial employment date.
• Valid driver’s license.

Ability

• Ability to deal with people in a congenial manner.
• Ability to communicate and apply written and oral directions effectively.
• Ability to work at a fast pace with accurate results.
• Ability to work within time constraints.
• Pass post job offer, pre-employment physical.
• Have satisfactory language skill and reasoning ability.

Essential Functions

• Under direction of the department head, assist with the duties of the department.
• Assist in putting away foods and supplies.
• Maintain clean body and clothing at all times.
• Prepare food for special diets according to department head’s direction.
• Possess good skills in the use of food service equipment.
• Prepare food under the direction of the department head using appropriate methods and standardized recipes.
• Assist in sending the correct amount of food to satellite schools.
• Recognize properly prepared food by sight, taste, and smell.
• Assist department head in ensuring that needed food and supplies are ordered.
• Assist with setting up serving areas and dispensing foods.
• If need arises, go to satellite schools to serve food, record amounts of food used and clean up serving areas.
• Assist with cleaning lunchroom and serving area after use.
• Perform cleaning duties as assigned by manager.
• Drive delivery truck as assigned. Deliver and pickup food and supplies in an emergency.
• Assume responsibility for department head in their absence.
• Assist department head with recipe testing and product development.
• Assist department head with record keeping of all food and non food supplies used in the department for inventory records.
• Assist department head with maintaining accurate food production records for the department.
• Prepare and serve food for outside activities.
• Ensure all food requirements are met for meals.
• Assist department head in maintaining freezer and storage areas in an orderly manner.
• Thaw and cool foods in compliance with proper sanitation guidelines.
• Assist department head in ensuring proper food temperatures and documentation is kept. Calibrate thermometers as necessary.
• In addition to assigned meal preparation, assist with food preparation in all areas of the kitchen.
• Follow prescribed procedures for money collection and card sales.
• Practice good driver safety.
• Pick up foods and supplies and deliver to assigned building.
• Assist in packing trays, utensils, and supplies for use at satellite schools.
• Basic computer skills.
• Perform such other duties as assigned by the manager.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift or move 50 pounds occasionally, 25 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Allison Ketter , Food Service Director
• Food Service Office
• Email: [e-mail]