Nutrition Services, Food Service Worker, Fall 2026

Young World Physical Education; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 22,041 - 23,419; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Houston, Texas, is hiring a part-time Food Service Worker. The role involves preparing and serving food, maintaining clean work areas, and adhering to food safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have basic English communication skills and the ability to lift heavy objects.

This position offers a starting pay of $16.32 per hour and requires adherence to district food service standards. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply year-round.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Basic math skills needed for cash handling.
• Physically able to perform heavy lifting and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food for meals.
• Clean and sanitize work areas and equipment.
• Comply with food handling and safety regulations.
• Cashier duties including handling money.

Skills

Ability to speak, read and understand English

Basic math skills

Physical capability to lift up to 60 lbs

Ability to obtain Food Handler's Certification

Job description

Nutrition Services, Food Service Worker, Fall 2026

Cypress‑Fairbanks Independent School District NUTRITION SERVICES - Houston, Texas

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to speak, read and understand the English language.
• Possess basic math skills; be able to work with currency in a quick and accurate manner.
• Free of communicable diseases.
• Be physically capable of performing assigned duties. Frequently required to lift up to 60 lbs, work with machinery, bend, stoop and reach above shoulder level. Occasionally required to climb ladders, ramps and stairs. Continuous walking and standing.
• Ability to obtain a Food Handler’s Certification within 60 days of employment.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

177 days

SALARY/PAYGRADE:

$16.32/NS-2

Salary (based on verifiable job‑related experience) as set by the Board of Trustees for the school year.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Check job assignment sheet for daily duties.
• Prepare serving line for lunch or breakfast service. Prepare and cook food for lunch or breakfast service.
• Check quality, temperature and appearance of food, reporting any problems to manager.
• Serve food from station on serving line using prescribed method of service. Requires using appropriate utensils for proper portion control.
• Complete all assignments by end of shift. Respond to changes in work load as assigned by manager.
• Use disposable gloves and hair coverings.
• Perform dish room duties as assigned, including loading and unloading dishes between various work stations.
• Clean and sanitize station before leaving area and when needed with approved cleaning solution. Requires working with chemicals approved by the Food Service Department.
• Implement the requirements of the National School Lunch Program.
• Participate in special food service promotions.
• Participate in continuing education opportunities.
• Support the Food Service Department with regular and reliable attendance.
• Clean and maintain the kitchen and serving areas according to instructions. Includes sweeping, mopping, scrubbing and sanitizing equipment.
• Cashier, count money and complete cashier reports. Requires special training which will be provided.
• Unload food from delivery bins or pallets and place in designated storage area. Includes lifting, moving and transporting items weighing up to 60 lbs.
• Comply with employee standards of conduct (dress code, personal appearance, behavior and be ready to work at scheduled starting time) as specified in the Food Service Handbook.
• Attend the Sanitation Certification Class required by departmental guidelines. Comply with food handling procedures established by the Food Service Department (refer to the Food Service Handbook Appendix and training programs).
• The District reserves the right to require any employee to perform his/her regular duties at any facility owned or operated by the District for the purpose of conducting its regular business. Employees may be assigned as substitutes on a temporary or permanent basis as dictated by the needs of the District. Refusal to accept an assignment to a designated facility will be interpreted as a resignation on the part of the employee.

DEADLINE TO APPLY:

Applications taken year round

Applications will be reviewed. Not all applicants will be interviewed. Hiring Managers may choose to email you regarding this application. Please monitor your email regularly for any communication.

Job Details

Job ID: 5800633

Application Deadline: Nov 21, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Re‑Posted: Jul 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Position Type: Part‑Time

Salary: $16.32 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service

Contact Information

• Dr. Thomas Sneed, Recruitment & Retention Specialist
• NUTRITION SERVICES
• Phone: 281‑517‑6548
• Email: [e-mail]