Nutrition Services | Lakeside Middle School | 4hr Cafeteria Assistant

Fort Wayne Community Schools; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Fort Wayne Community Schools — Lakeside Middle School is hiring a 4hr Cafeteria Assistant in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The role involves preparing and serving food items, cashier duties, and maintaining a clean, sanitary kitchen following HACCP standards.

Starting date is immediate. This part-time position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and applicants must meet citizenship/residency/work visa requirements. The schedule aligns with school hours and supports Nutrition Services operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to perform assigned duties with training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food items; perform cashiering duties as assigned.
• Maintain food service facilities, equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Follow HACCP standards and safety procedures in food preparation and handling.
• Assist in inventory and receiving as needed.
• Operate standard food service equipment and machinery as required.
• Maintain routine records related to assigned activities.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the Administrator.

Skills

Cashiering

Food preparation

Sanitation

Education

High school diploma

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