Nine-Month School Kitchen Assistant

Applitrack; United States; On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Rapids Community School District in Iowa is seeking a Food Service Assistant for Van Buren Elementary School. The role supports school meal operations, assists with cooking, and handles food prep and serving duties in a nine-month schedule aligned with the school calendar.

The position offers a rate of $15.89 per hour, with benefits per district policy. Nights and weekends off, children’s schedule alignment, and the opportunity to work alongside a school nutrition team are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of school food service program, nutritional standards, and sanitation.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with others to encourage a team atmosphere.
• Process strong communication skills and customer service.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform general work connected with the operation of food service, which includes food preparation and handling, as assigned.
• Assist with cooking as necessary.
• Wash and dry pots, pans, trays, and silverware by approved methods; participate in serving quality food.
• Available to work flexible hours.
• Serve as POS for breakfast and lunch, verifying a reimbursable meal was served.
• Process daily tally counts for claim reimbursement.
• Assist with general clean up duties.
• Maintain open, positive communication with all people served by the Food & Nutrition Department.
• Attend work as scheduled and arrive on time, following procedures for lateness or absence.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food service knowledge

Team relationship building

Communication & customer service

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Kitchen experience preferred

Job description

Cedar Rapids Community School District in Iowa is seeking a Food Service Assistant for Van Buren Elementary School. The role supports school meal operations, assists with cooking, and handles food prep and serving duties in a nine-month schedule aligned with the school calendar.

The position offers a rate of $15.89 per hour, with benefits per district policy. Nights and weekends off, children’s schedule alignment, and the opportunity to work alongside a school nutrition team are highlighted.