Part-Time Cafeteria Assistant - 3.0 Hours Per Day

York City School District; Westtown Township (PA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

York City School District is seeking a Part-Time Cafeteria Assistant to support daily food service operations on site. The role involves food preparation, equipment operation, and serving meals to students and staff.

The position requires adherence to food safety guidelines and a willingness to assist with daily cleaning tasks. Ideal candidates will be able to stand for extended periods, lift, and operate kitchen equipment; Act34, Act151 and FBI clearances are required (self-paid).

Qualifications

• Must be able to interact professionally with students, staff and the public.
• Performs physical tasks including standing for long periods, lifting and operating kitchen equipment.
• Clearances required: Act34, Act151, FBI clearance (self‑paid).
• Drug screening (self‑paid) is required.
• Submit a Letter of Interest, Resume and Application on the District website.

Responsibilities

• Uses recipes to prepare food for service.
• Operates kitchen equipment such as slicer, grinder, mixer, can opener, dishwasher, stove, oven, steam table, POS system, kettle, grill and other items as needed.
• Service meals using approved utensils and ensure correct portion sizes and procedures are followed.
• Follow all food safety guidelines: handwashing, gloves, time-stamping, FIFO rotation.
• Maintain a clean workspace and keep tables and equipment free of debris through the shift.
• Assist in daily cleaning of the facility including worktables, dishes, pots, pans, equipment and smallwares.
• Clear cafeteria tables and chairs between meal periods and at day end.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support food service operations.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Physical stamina

Food safety awareness

Equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Part‑Time Cafeteria Assistant - 3.0 Hours Per Day

JobID: 2311

• Position Type: Food Service/ Cafeteria Assistant
• Date Posted: 7/19/2026

Experience and Qualifications

• Must have the ability to interact with others in a manner that demonstrates professionalism, respect, and dignity.
• Works in an environment requiring the physical demands of standing for extended periods of time, lifting, operating cooking equipment, and serving meals.
• Act34 Clearance, Act151 Clearance, FBI Clearance (self‑paid)
• Drug Screening (self‑paid)
• Letter of Interest, Resume and Application on the District website
• High School Graduate

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Uses recipes to prepare food for service.
• Operates equipment as necessary in the course of daily duties including, but not limited to, slicer, grinder, mixer, can opener, dishwasher, stove, oven, steam table, POS system, calculator, steamer, kettle, grill, mechanical chopper, and pulper.
• Serves meals using approved serving utensils ensuring portion sizes and procedures are followed.
• Follows all food safety guidelines as directed such as washing hands, wearing gloves, time‑stamping food and rotation using First In First Out.
• Exhibits a clean‑as‑they‑go mentality for keeping work areas and tables clean and free of food debris.
• Participates in daily cleaning of the facility to include worktables, dishes, pot & pans, equipment, and smallwares.
• Assists in cleaning cafeteria tables and chairs/seats between meal periods and at the end of the day.
• Additional duties as assigned, in support of food service operations.