School Cafeteria Aide I - Food Service & Safety

Audubon Elementary School; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Audubon Elementary School in Owensboro, KY is seeking a dedicated Food Service Assistant I for our school cafeteria. This role supports meal services, handles a POS system, and ensures HACCP-compliant food safety practices.

Contracted days are 181, with duties including serving meals, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting nutrition programs. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, the ability to lift heavy objects, and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Capable of heavy lifting.
• Knowledge of HACCP sanitation practices.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with POS systems.

Responsibilities

• Use a computer-based point-of-sale system to adjust account balances, collect money and enter/confirm counts for reimbursable meals.
• Monitor student trays to ensure reimbursement requirements are met.
• Maintain confidentiality of students in free/reduced price meal programs and HIPAA-related information.
• Maintain HACCP sanitation standards and safety in the kitchen.
• Operate and maintain the dishwasher and report malfunctions.
• Serve food portions to students and staff following health and safety regulations.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Satisfactory progress towards GED

Tools

Point-of-sale system

Job description

Audubon Elementary School in Owensboro, KY is seeking a dedicated Food Service Assistant I for our school cafeteria. This role supports meal services, handles a POS system, and ensures HACCP-compliant food safety practices.

Contracted days are 181, with duties including serving meals, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting nutrition programs. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, the ability to lift heavy objects, and basic computer skills.