On-Call School Cafeteria Dining Services Cover Technician

CENTENNIAL SD 28J; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

CENTENNIAL SD 28J is seeking an on-call Dining Services Cover Technician to support daily meal service across multiple district buildings in Portland, OR. The role involves basic food prep, serving meals, cleaning, and occasional cashier duties during flexible, on-call hours typically mid-day.

Prior kitchen experience is preferred. The position requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, read and follow basic recipes, and operate standard kitchen equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation, serving and basic kitchen activities.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with students and staff.
• Knowledge of basic math and sanitation principles relevant to food prep and serving.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lb and stand for prolonged periods.

Responsibilities

• Operate dishwasher and clean food prep areas and surfaces.
• Prepare condiments, fruit cups, salads, and basic sauces.
• Serve meals to students and handle cash/meal tickets at service lines.
• Stock leftovers in coolers/freezers and replenish food items.
• Assist in inventory and filling vending machines; count monies from vending.

Skills

Multitasking

Cash handling

Sanitation knowledge

Basic math

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Industrial dishwasher

Cash register

Ovens/mixers

Job description

CENTENNIAL SD 28J is seeking an on-call Dining Services Cover Technician to support daily meal service across multiple district buildings in Portland, OR. The role involves basic food prep, serving meals, cleaning, and occasional cashier duties during flexible, on-call hours typically mid-day.

Prior kitchen experience is preferred. The position requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, read and follow basic recipes, and operate standard kitchen equipment.