Full-Time School Cafeteria Associate

Moravia Community School District; Moravia (IA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Moravia Community School District in Moravia, IA is hiring a Food Service Worker to help prepare, serve, and clean up nutritious meals for students and staff, while maintaining a safe, sanitary cafeteria.

You will collaborate with kitchen staff, follow menus and recipes, and ensure proper meal components and accurate recordkeeping. The role requires reliability, teamwork, and commitment to student well-being in a fast-paced school setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read and follow menus, recipes, labels, written directions, and verbal instructions.
• Ability to perform basic math related to measurements, portions, meal counts, and inventory.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate respectfully and professionally with students, staff, families, and community members.
• Demonstrated commitment to cleanliness, food safety, confidentiality, and student well-being.
• Ability to obtain and maintain any food-handler certification, training, or other credentials required by the district or applicable law.
• Successful completion of required background checks and pre-employment requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation, cooking, assembling, portioning, and packaging of meals according to planned menus and recipes.
• Prepare serving lines, dining areas, food stations, utensils, trays, beverages, condiments, and related supplies before meal service.
• Serve meals in a courteous, student-centered manner and encourage appropriate selections.
• Ensure food is held, stored, prepared, and served at safe temperatures.
• Wash, rinse, sanitize, and store dishes, trays, utensils, and equipment properly.
• Maintain a clean, safe cafeteria environment and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Menu literacy

Basic math

Teamwork

Communication

Food safety

Confidentiality

Background checks

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Moravia Community School District in Moravia, IA is hiring a Food Service Worker to help prepare, serve, and clean up nutritious meals for students and staff, while maintaining a safe, sanitary cafeteria.

You will collaborate with kitchen staff, follow menus and recipes, and ensure proper meal components and accurate recordkeeping. The role requires reliability, teamwork, and commitment to student well-being in a fast-paced school setting.