Full-Time Food Service Support Staff

East Penn School District; Emmaus (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

East Penn School District is seeking a Food Service Assistant for a 10-month, hourly position. The role supports various food service tasks under the Coordinator or Leaders, with duties including line prep, serving, setup, and clean-up.

The ideal candidate will have a valid PA driver’s license, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to work effectively with students, staff, and external partners. 5.50 hours per day, on-site work.

Qualifications

• Possesses a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license at all times.
• High school graduate or GED equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Follow HACCP and USDA food policies and regulations.
• Maintain accurate daily production records (meal counts).
• Rotate all food service jobs daily (line prep, food prep, setup, cashier, clean up, etc.).
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

Food service operations

Customer/student interaction

Dependability

Punctuality

Communication

Reading and writing English

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Position Type:
  Food Service/ Support Staff
• Date Posted:
  10/29/2026
• Closing Date:
  11/4/2026

Hours

5.50 Hours/Day

Job Description

Title: Food Service Assistant

Organizational / Labor Relationship: Collective Bargaining Agreement - East Penn School District and Foodcrafters Assocation ESP/PSEA/NEA of the East Penn School District

Status (FLSA): 10 month position, non-exempt, hourly

Reporting Relationships: Ascending - Food Service Leader; descending - none

Position Summary: To assist in all areas of food service as assigned by the Coordinator or Leaders.

Qualifications: Possesses a valid Pennsylvania driver's license at all times

Education: High school graduate or GED equivalent

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to understand and carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos
• Is able to independently read, write, speak and comprehend the English language
• Ability to communicate courteously, efficiently and effectively with a variety of individuals, including students, staff, administrators, parents and representatives of outside organizations
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with peers, supervisors, parents and outside agencies
• Dependability, punctuality and initiative are essential
• Good personal hygiene

Essential Functions / Duties / Responsibilities

• Follow all HACCP and USDA food policies and regulations
• Maintain accurate and complete daily production records (meal counts, etc.)
• Rotation of all food service jobs as assigned daily including line prep, food prep, set up, cashier, clean up, dish room, catering, server and stock room
• All other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, sit, lift, reach, communicate (vision, hearing, and speech), carry or convey sufficient weight to safely and effectively carry out functions, duties, and responsibilities
• Ability to independently ambulate in and around school buildings and office areas
• Ability to independently arrive at the designated work site and adhere to the established work schedule
• Can stand/walk for lengthy periods of time

This job description may be updated and/or altered at the sole discretion of the employer.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function / duty / responsibility at acceptable standards as set by the employer. In accordance with both state and/or federal law, reasonable accommodations will be considered upon employee request.

EOE