Part-Time School Cafeteria Nutrition Aide

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools; Canton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 14,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools seeks a Cafeteria Aide at Gallimore Elementary School to support daily food service, tray assembly, and meal presentation.

This part-time role runs 4 hours per day, Monday through Friday (20 hours/week); a high school diploma and food safety training are required to ensure nutritious, compliant meals. You will assist with serving, cleaning, and basic cash handling in a fast-paced school cafeteria.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of food safety training is required.
• Ability to understand and follow both oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation of a variety of menu items.
• Washing, cutting and traying fruits and vegetables.
• Serving food in portions to meet nutritional requirements.
• Restocking and arranging food items for display to increase meal participation.
• Set up and restocking supplies before, during and after meal service.
• Assists in breakfast/lunch preparation by assembling and portioning items.
• Ensure compliance with nutrition standards and educate students on choices.
• Package, handle temperatures, and store ready-to-eat meals.
• Clean kitchen, serving area, and equipment.
• Operate Point of Sale and cash handling as needed.
• Contribute to daily reports and maintain relationships with staff.
• Bend, lift, and perform overhead work; stand for 4+ hours; handle temperature variations.
• Other duties as assigned by Cafeteria Manager.

Skills

High school diploma

Food safety training

Follow instructions

Independent work

Professional relationships

Job description

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools seeks a Cafeteria Aide at Gallimore Elementary School to support daily food service, tray assembly, and meal presentation.

This part-time role runs 4 hours per day, Monday through Friday (20 hours/week); a high school diploma and food safety training are required to ensure nutritious, compliant meals. You will assist with serving, cleaning, and basic cash handling in a fast-paced school cafeteria.