Nutrition Services | Lakeside Middle School | 4hr Cafeteria Assistant

Fort-Wayne-Community-Schools; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Fort Wayne Community Schools Nutrition Services at Lakeside Middle School in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a part-time Cafeteria Assistant. You will prepare and serve food, assist with cashier duties, and ensure a clean, sanitary dining and service area following HACCP standards.

Responsibilities include food preparation, inventory support, equipment operation, and maintaining records. The role requires the ability to stand long periods and lift up to 50 pounds, with immediate starting availability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to perform food service duties and operate kitchen equipment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and package food items; assemble ingredients; heat, package and wrap items according to procedures and portions.
• Maintain food service facilities and equipment in a clean, sanitary condition per HACCP standards.
• Prepare entrees, fruits, vegetables, sandwiches and desserts for distribution; ensure proper temperatures.
• Assist with inventory, receive and rotate stock; open cans and replenish containers as needed.
• Operate standard food service equipment (ovens, slicers, warmers, mixers, etc.).
• Maintain routine records related to assigned activities.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the Administrator.

Skills

Cashiering

Food preparation

HACCP basics

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Nutrition Services | Lakeside Middle School | 4hr Cafeteria Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5918984

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 09, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Prepare and serve food items; perform cashiering duties as assigned; maintain food service facilities, equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and sufficient training and experience to perform assigned duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Prepare and/or package food items; assemble various ingredients; heat, package and wrap food items according to established procedures, portion control standards and HACCP standards.
2. 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.
3. Prepare and assemble entrees, fruits, vegetables, sandwiches, desserts and other assigned foods for distribution as needed; prepare food items as assigned; mix, slice and chop food items as assigned; assist in assuring proper temperature of foods.
4. Assist in the receipt, storage and rotation of food items and supplies in storage areas as assigned; assist with inventory activities as directed; open cans and boxes and replenish containers as necessary.
5. Safely operate standard food service equipment including but not limited to ovens, slicers, food carts, can openers, warmers, steam-jacketed kettles, rotary ovens, proofers, assembly lines and mixers.
6. Maintain routine records related to assigned activities.
7. 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 REQUIREMENTS:

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 50 pounds on a regular basis. The employee will be exposed to cold temperatures for extended periods of time, and could complete repetitive work. Specific vision abilities required by this job include seeing to monitor food quality and quantity.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $16.75 to $17.90 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required