School Cafeteria Aide: Nine‑Month Schedule, Summers Off

Cedar Rapids Community School District; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 1,600 - 1,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

District benefits

Nine-month schedule

School schedule aligned

Job summary

Cedar Rapids Community School District seeks a Food Service Assistant at Grant Elementary in Cedar Rapids, IA. This nine-month, 5.5-hour-per-day position supports meal service, food preparation, and kitchen duties during the school year.

The role works with the district’s Food & Nutrition team, following nutrition standards and safety guidelines, with benefits per the work agreement. Start date to be determined; pay is $15.89 per hour, aligned with the school calendar.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Kitchen related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform general work connected with the operation of food service, which includes food preparation and handling, as assigned.
• Assist with cooking as necessary.
• Wash and dry pots, pans, trays, and silverware by approved methods; participate in serving quality meals.
• Serve as POS for breakfast and lunch; verify reimbursable meals.
• Process daily tally counts for claim reimbursement.
• Maintain open, positive communication with all people served by the Food & Nutrition Department.
• Attend trainings and meetings as requested.
• Be on time and prepared; follow building procedures if late or absent.

Skills

Food safety basics

School nutrition standards

Customer service

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Kitchen experience preferred

Tools

POS system

Job description

Cedar Rapids Community School District seeks a Food Service Assistant at Grant Elementary in Cedar Rapids, IA. This nine-month, 5.5-hour-per-day position supports meal service, food preparation, and kitchen duties during the school year.

The role works with the district’s Food & Nutrition team, following nutrition standards and safety guidelines, with benefits per the work agreement. Start date to be determined; pay is $15.89 per hour, aligned with the school calendar.