Nutrition Services | Wayne High School | 4hr Cafeteria Assistant

Fort Wayne Community Schools; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 23,074 - 24,659; Part time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a part-time Cafeteria Assistant to join their team. The role involves preparing and serving food, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring food safety standards are followed. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and experience with food service equipment. The position offers a competitive hourly wage of $16.75 to $17.90 and requires a commitment to the school's values and standards of service.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school and sufficient training to perform assigned duties.
• Ability to operate standard food service equipment.
• Experience with food safety and sanitation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food items.
• Maintain cleanliness of food service facilities and equipment.
• Assist with food storage and inventory management.
• Operate food service equipment safely.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Food safety standards

Time management

Education

High school graduation

Tools

Food service equipment

Job description

Nutrition Services | Wayne High School | 4hr Cafeteria Assistant

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, perform 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.

Job Details

Job ID: 4853458

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Nov 12, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

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