Food Technician

Sylvania; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

West Ada School District in Idaho is seeking a part-time Food Technician to assist in preparing and serving meals for students and staff. The role includes cashiering duties, following health and safety guidelines, and basic food preparation in a school cafeteria.

You will operate standard kitchen equipment, assist with clean-up, and maintain records as required. A high school diploma or GED is required with reliable attendance; training is provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and work with standard kitchen equipment.
• Basic math, cash handling and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs cashiering duties, entering transactions and balancing the cash drawer.
• Prepares food using standardized recipes and serving methods.
• Operates kitchen equipment such as mixer, oven, slicer and dishwasher.
• Maintains sanitation standards for personnel and equipment.
• Cleans kitchen and related areas and assists with meal service.

Skills

Cash handling

Food preparation

Kitchen equipment operation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

POS system

Cash register

Office computer

Job description

West Ada School District

Food Technician

Hours:3.75 hours/day

Salary: $15.64 - $15.69

Calendar: 178 SN / 179 SN

Purpose

Prepares and serves food and performs cashiering functions to students and teachers in a school environment; performs related work as required. This is a food service support position with the primary function to provide general preparation, serving, cashiering and clean‑up support to assist other food service staff. Duties may include baking, food preparation, serving, cashiering and clean‑up; following health and safety guidelines; working within District and department specific processes and procedures.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Receives general supervision from the Kitchen Manager. The primary duties of this class are performed in a kitchen and cafeteria environment.

Essential Duties

• Performs cashiering duties including entering customer transactions, handling cash, balancing cash drawer;
• Prepares food within an established system following standardized recipes, preparation and serving methods to ensure customer acceptance;
• Prepares and serves food items using required tools such as knives, spoons, dippers;
• Operates standard and specialized kitchen equipment such as mixer, slicer, dishwasher, oven, and related equipment;
• Maintains required forms and records as assigned;
• Attends approved training classes;
• Follows defined standards of sanitation for personnel, food preparation and kitchen equipment;
• Understands the accepted procedures for operating, cleaning and caring for each major piece of equipment;
• Follows established procedures for service and distribution of meals;
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with District policies, procedures and safety practices.
• Cleans kitchen and related areas;
• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Operation of standard and specialized kitchen equipment;
• Health and safety procedures relating to food preparation and sanitation;
• Operation of a cash machine and office computer;
• Basic math, accounting and record keeping.

Ability to:

• Follow written and oral instructions;
• Operate a variety of standard kitchen equipment and tools;
• Maintain effective working relationships with other school employees, supervisory personnel, and the students;
• Operate a cash machine appropriate to assigned duties;
• Communicate effectively;
• Perform accounting and mathematical functions;
• Apply first aid as needed;
• Use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions;
• Perform multiple tasks simultaneously, including handling interruptions, and return to and complete tasks in a timely manner;
• Maintain office, school, and individual confidentiality.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Maintain regular attendance and adhere to prescribed work schedule to conduct job responsibilities.

Qualifications

Any equivalent combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

• High school diploma or GED equivalency

Essential Physical Abilities

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively on the telephone and in person;
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions and prepare food according to safety and sanitation requirements;
• Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate a cash machine and other kitchen equipment and tools;
• Sufficient personal mobility, agility, strength and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to work on their feet for an extended period, lift or move up to 50 pounds and work in a kitchen environment.

Evaluation

Yearly by Assigned Kitchen Manager

Terms of Employment

To be determined by calendar year.

Regular attendance is an essential function of this job.

If you are chosen for this position your employment with the District would be "at will". Employment at Will means that the employee or the District may terminate the employment relationship with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time.

As per Idaho Code 65-5-1/65-503: "Eligible veterans are provided advantages in public employment in Idaho…"

Approved: R&R 9/21/2026