Kitchen Worker - Limited Full-Time

Idaho Falls School District 91; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Idaho Falls School District 91 is seeking a part-time cafeteria worker at Westside Elementary to assist in food preparation, serving, and cleanup. The role requires adherence to nutrition guidelines, strong math and communication skills, and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds. Training and a Food Handlers Card are preferred before or after hire.

The position supports staff and students by delivering nutritious meals in a clean, efficient environment. Benefits per district policy apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred.
• Knowledge of kitchen procedures and management.
• Possess a current Food Handlers Card or be able to qualify for a card after hired.
• Ability to work with staff, students and the public.
• Strong math and communication skill and the ability to work as a cashier.
• Capable of lifting up to 40 pounds.
• Willingness to try new ideas.
• Physically able to perform assigned duties.
• Previous experience preferred, but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Knows and follows nutritional guidelines.
• Participates in the preparation and serving of food.
• Prepares and packs food to be sent to satellite schools.
• Participates in the cleaning of kitchen, serving, storage, and dining areas.
• Knows and follows health and sanitation procedures.
• Performs dishwashing duties as assigned.
• Performs major cleaning assignments at regularly scheduled intervals as directed by the cafeteria manager.
• Assumes responsibility for storage and disposal of unused foods.
• Maintains high standards of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
• Has regular and predictable attendance.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Math skills

Communication

Cashier duties

Lifting 40 lbs

Willingness to learn

Physically able

Food safety knowledge

Education

High School Diploma preferred

Tools

Food Handlers Card

Job description

Date Posted: 10/27/2026

Location: Westside Elementary

Date Available: Immediately

Closing Date: 11/27/26 or until filled

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred.
• Knowledge of kitchen procedures and management.
• Possess a current Food Handlers Card or be able to qualify for a cardafter hired.
• Ability to work with staff, students and the public.
• Strong math and communication skill and the ability to work as a cashier.
• Capable of lifting up to 40 pounds.
• Willingness to try new ideas.
• Physically able to perform assigned duties.
• Previous experience preferred, but not mandatory.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Reports To

Cafeteria Manager.

Job Goals

To support the delivery of School District 91's written, taught, tested and reported curriculum and contribute to maximizing student achievement.

To serve the students and staff nutritious and attractive meals in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness and warmth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Knows and follows nutritional guidelines.
• Participates in the preparation and serving of food.
• Prepares and packs food to be sent to satellite schools.
• Participates in the cleaning of kitchen, serving, storage, and dining areas.
• Knows and follows health and sanitation procedures.
• Performs dishwashing duties as assigned.
• Performs major cleaning assignments at regularly scheduled intervals as directed by the cafeteria manager.
• Assumes responsibility for storage and disposal of unused foods.
• Maintains high standards of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
• Has regular and predictable attendance.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains accurate records and completes assigned paperwork.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Terms of Employment

This position is scheduled for up to 28.75 hours per week during the school year. Benefits according to board policy. Wages will be in accordance with the Classified Salary Schedule as a Grade 4- $15.28 or $16.05 (with a bachelors degree or 5 years relevant experience) per hour.

This is an \"at will\" position in that the employer or employee may terminate employment at any time or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. The \"employment at will\" policy cannot be changed verbally or in writing, unless the change is specifically authorized in writing and expressly approved by the Board of Trustees of District 91.

Evaluation

Performance of this position will be evaluated annually by the Cafeteria Manager in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on the evaluation of classified personnel.

This position has been given an overall physical classification of medium duty.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability. In addition, interview preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations. If you need special accommodations to satisfy testing requirements, please contact Human Resources.