School Cafeteria Aide - 35 hrs/week, 7am-2pm

West Burlington Independent School District; West Burlington (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

West Burlington Independent School District in West Burlington, IA, is seeking a Food Service aide for the 2025-2026 school year. The role is 35 hours per week, 7am–2pm, supporting meal service in the cafeteria under the Food Service Director.

Ideal candidates have prior food service or school cafeteria experience and demonstrate reliability, teamwork, and attention to safety and sanitation standards in a busy school environment.

Qualifications

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality about students.

Responsibilities

• Assists in making sure that tables and surrounding areas are clean.
• Assists students with orderly food purchases, distribution of food, disposal of food waste, and return of trays and utensils.
• Reports to teachers, principal, nurse and/or security personnel as appropriate regarding infractions, safety concerns, injuries, or other issues involving students.
• May collect, count, and deposit food services program monies.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

West Burlington Independent School District in West Burlington, IA, is seeking a Food Service aide for the 2025-2026 school year. The role is 35 hours per week, 7am–2pm, supporting meal service in the cafeteria under the Food Service Director.

Ideal candidates have prior food service or school cafeteria experience and demonstrate reliability, teamwork, and attention to safety and sanitation standards in a busy school environment.