Nutrition Services | 6hr Special Assignment | South Side High School

Fort Wayne Community Schools; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Job summary

Fort Wayne Community Schools is seeking a part-time Nutrition Services worker at South Side High School to fill in for absent or vacant positions. Responsibilities include preparing and serving food, cashiering, and maintaining sanitary facilities in accordance with HACCP standards.

The role requires HS diploma and a valid Indiana driver's license; physical stamina for standing and lifting up to 25 pounds. Starting date is to be determined.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent; valid Indiana driver’s license.
• Able to perform physical duties and stand for long periods.
• Experience in food service or cashiering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food items at a school site or satellite operations.
• Set up food service area and distribute meals to students and staff.
• Maintain HACCP-compliant sanitation and clean equipment.
• Perform cashiering duties and manage cash and records.
• Monitor inventory and assist with ordering and deliveries.
• Operate standard food service equipment and drive district vehicle as needed.

Skills

Food service

Cashiering

Inventory control

Sanitation HACCP

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Cash register

Dishwashing equipment

Job description

Nutrition Services | 6hr Special Assignment | South Side High School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5903400

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 26, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

* This position includes Health Insurance *

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Perform a variety of food service duties to fill in for absent or vacant positions including the preparation, cooking, heating, and serving of hot and cold food items; perform cashiering duties as assigned; maintain food service facilities, equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition; perform a variety of food services, accounting, inventory, promotional and financial record keeping duties.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and sufficient training and
experience to perform assigned duties. Incumbents must possess a valid Indiana driver's license.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Prepare and serve food items at an assigned school site or in support of satellite food service operations according to assignment; assemble various ingredients; heat, package and wrap food items according to established procedures and portion control standards.


2. Set up food service area; prepare and set out food and beverages for sale and
   distribution; distribute meals to students and staff; set-up trays and utensils; stock
   condiments, food items, paper goods and other supplies as needed.


3. Maintain food service facilities, equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition
   according to HACCP standards; clean serving areas, counters, tables, food containers,
   refrigerators and food service equipment; operate dish washers and wash trays, pots,
   pans, plates, utensils and other serving equipment as assigned.


4. Perform cashiering duties as assigned; assure students take all necessary meal
   components; collect and count money and make correct change; prepare, balance and
   verify cash boxes; operate a cash register and point-of sale system as required; maintain related records.


5. Prepare entrees, fruits, vegetables, sandwiches, desserts and other assigned foods for distribution as needed; cook food items as assigned; mix, slice and chop food items as assigned; assist in assuring proper temperature of foods; open cans and replenish containers as necessary.


6. Monitor inventory levels of food items and service supplies; assist with ordering and
   assuring adequate levels of food items and supplies in accordance with established
   procedures; receive and verify accuracy of food and supply deliveries; move, store and rotate food items and supplies.


7. Operate standard food service equipment such as ovens, slicers, food carts, can
   openers and warmers; drive a vehicle to various District sites to fill in for absent or vacant positions.


8. Maintain routine records related to assigned activities.


9. Perform related duties as assigned by the Administrator to meet the particular needs of the building/unit.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:

• New employees must successfully complete their probationary period to be eligible to apply for posted positions.


• Employees must remain in their current position a minimum of sixty (60) calendar days to be eligible to apply for any non-lateral posted position.


• Current non-probationary employees may only apply for lateral positions at the end of each school year.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to speak and hear. The
employee is required to have dexterity of hands and fingers. The employee is required to
stand for extended periods of time. Performing assigned duties which require bending,
kneeling, twisting, and reaching overhead, above shoulders and horizontally. The
employee will be required to push/pull, lift and carry up to 25 pounds on a regular basis.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include seeing to monitor food quality and quantity.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $17.85 to $19.81 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required