Food Technician

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

Job summary

West Ada School District is seeking a Food Technician to support meal operations in a busy school kitchen. You will assist with food preparation, serving, cashiering, and cleanup under the Kitchen Manager, while following health and safety guidelines.

This part-time role offers 5 hours per day with a day schedule; compensation ranges from $15.64 to $15.69 per hour. A high school diploma or GED, basic math, and solid teamwork are desirable traits for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of basic math, accounting and record keeping.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and work with others.

Responsibilities

• Performs cashiering duties including entering transactions and cash handling.
• Prepares and serves food using standard recipes and methods.
• Operates kitchen equipment such as mixer, slicer, dishwasher, and oven.
• Maintains sanitation standards and safety practices in the kitchen.

Skills

Kitchen equipment operation

Food safety

Cash handling

Basic math

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Cash register

Office computer

Job description

West Ada School District

Food Technician

Hours:5 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

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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;

Performs 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.

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Approved: R&R 9/21/2026