Perm Sub Food Service Assistant I (6.0 hrs/day; 181 days/year)

Apollo High School; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Daviess County Public Schools’ Apollo High School in Owensboro, Kentucky seeks a Perm Sub Food Service Assistant I to support the school cafeteria operations. This full-time role (181 contracted days) involves POS transactions, meal counting, and ensuring HACCP-compliant food handling.

Responsibilities include maintaining safety and cleanliness, assisting with meal service, and performing related duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or satisfactory progress towards GED.
• Good health; capable of heavy lifting.
• Demonstrate or develop skills in the use and care of commercial food service equipment.
• Positive attitude toward students, staff, and school.
• Meet requirements of 702 KAR 6:045 for beginning food service employees.

Responsibilities

• Use a computer-based point-of-sale system to adjust balances and collect money.
• Monitor reimbursable meals and student meals.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information and HIPAA-related data.
• Maintain HACCP compliance, safety, and cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Operate and maintain the dishwasher; report malfunctions to the manager.
• Assist with portioning and serving foods following procedures and safety rules.
• Learn and apply district policies and procedures as needed.
• Meet schedules and participate in special meal events as required.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Basic math

HACCP knowledge

POS system operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Point of sale system

Job description

Perm Sub Food Service Assistant I (6.0 hrs/day; 181 days/year)

Daviess County School District Apollo High School - Owensboro, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5560113

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Feb 26, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

JOB DETAILS

Job Class Description: FOOD SERVICE ASSISTANT I

Class Code: 7234

Job Title: FOOD SERVICE ASSISTANT I

Supervisory Responsibilities: NONE

Position Type: FULL-TIME

FLSA Classification: NON-EXEMPT

Reports To: FOOD SERVICE MANAGER

*Location: VARIES BASED ON ASSIGNMENT

Compensation:

Commensurate with salary range on the DCPS Salary Schedule for class code 7234

Hours Per Day: Varies based on assigned location

Contracted Days: 181

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• High school diploma, G.E.D. certificate, or satisfactory progress towards a G.E.D.
• Good general health; capable of heavy lifting.
• Demonstrate or develop skills in the use and care of commercial food service equipment.
• Positive attitude toward students, staff, and school.
• Must meet the requirements of 702 KAR 6:045, which prescribes the necessary qualifications and training of beginning school food service employees.

Knowledge Of

• Basic computer skills including use of mouse and keyboard to navigate computer, e-mail, and websites, and operation of point of sale system
• Standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurements.
• HACCP procedures including sanitation practices related to handling and serving food.
• Basic math skills.
• Proper lifting techniques.

Job Summary

To contribute to the safe and efficient operation of the school cafeteria for the ultimate health, comfort, and benefit of the students.

Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities

• Use a computer based point-of-sale system to adjust account balances, collect money and enter/confirm count for reimbursable meals.
• Understand requirements for reimbursable meals and monitor student trays to ensure requirements are met.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding the identity of those students who are participating in the free and reduced price meal programs as well as HIPPA related information, including allergies.
• Maintain the highest standards of safety and cleanliness in the kitchen and meet all HACCP requirements.
• Operate and maintain the dishwasher in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner; report any malfunctions to the manager immediately.
• Keep Food Service Manager informed of low inventories.
• Portion and serve food to students and staff while following standard procedures, health and safety regulations, and HACCP requirements.
• Must be able to learn, apply, and explain policies, procedures, rules, and regulations as needed.
• Report accidents and refer potential safety hazards to the location’s Food Service Manager.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude toward food nutrition.
• Meet required schedules and time lines.
• Perform related duties at special meal functions, such as banquets, when needed-including some activities/events outside of normal work hours.
• Demonstrate loyalty and dedication to the purposes and goals of the Daviess County Public Schools.
• Participate in planned training programs.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Location, duties, responsibilities may be altered to meet the needs of the district.

Successful completion of post-offer, pre-employment screenings are required as a contingency of employment.

*Contracts are with the district of Daviess County Public Schools-not with individual locations. Location assignments are subject to change.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

1. Support employee with year-to-year contract

2. Participates in Kentucky Retirement System (KRS)

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service

Contact Information

• ConnieBeth Fillman , Director of Food Service
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]