General Food Service Worker at Middle School

Central Dewitt Community; DeWitt (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Central DeWitt Community Middle School in DeWitt, IA is hiring a General Food Service Worker for 3 hours between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, following the school calendar for the remainder of the year.

Hours are 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. with a 3-hour shift and no lunch break; pay starts at $16.50 per hour. The role includes kitchen duties, basic cooking, and potential back-up for cashier and cook, with opportunities to support student wellness.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift heavy objects.
• Must be able to work at a fast pace on your feet for long periods.
• Must have tolerance of heat and humidity.
• Must have basic concept of working with food and have some food safety knowledge as well as good math skills.
• Backup for cashier and cook; flexible with hours.

Responsibilities

• Operate Commercial Equipment: Washing dishes/pans
• Manual ware washing
• Chemical Management
• Serving food
• Inventory & Stocking
• Making salads/sandwiches
• Setting up the food line
• Some cooking, and helping where needed in the kitchen
• Temperature logs documentation
• Facility Upkeep such as sweeping and mopping floors
• Basic kitchen duties
• Student Interaction
• Team Collaboration
• Reliability
• Professionalism

Skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Professionalism

Math skills

Flexibility

Food safety knowledge

Job description

General Food Service Worker at Middle School

Central Dewitt Community Middle School - De Witt, Iowa. Open in Google Maps. This job is also posted in TeachIowa, Iowa's Marketplace for education jobs.

Job Details

Job ID: 5948523

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 02, 2026 3:24 PM (UTC)

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service

Job Description

General Food Service Worker 3 hours Position-Middle School.

Hours will be 10:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. With no ½ hour lunch required.

Hiring date will be as soon as possible and for the remainder of the 26-27 school year.

• Operate Commercial Equipment: Washing dishes/pans
• Manual ware washing
• Chemical Management
• Serving food
• Inventory & Stocking
• Making salads/sandwiches
• Setting up the food line
• Some cooking, and helping where needed in the kitchen.
• Temperature logs documentation
• Facility Upkeep such as sweeping and mopping floors
• Basic kitchen duties
• Student Interaction
• Team Collaboration
• Reliability
• Professionalism

Must be able to lift heavy objects. With no problems and must be able to work at a fast pace on your feet for long periods of time. Must have tolerance of heat and humidity. Must have the basic concept of working with food and have some food safety knowledge as well as good math skills.

We would need this person to be the backup person for various other positions in the kitchen including cashier and cook. So, you would need to be flexible with your hours. All other assignments designated by the Manager and Nutrition Services Director.

• Benefits of the Role: Working for the Central DeWitt Nutrition Services department offers a unique opportunity to support student wellness with a schedule that follows the school calendarmeaning no nights, weekends, or holidays!

Pay rate starts at $16.50 per hour.

Please contact Dede Wagener at [e-mail]

Contact Information

• Kehly Kennedy Ivory
• 331 E 8th St.
• DeWitt, Iowa 52742
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]