School Cafeteria Assistant — 9‑Month, 8:30–1:30

Cedar Rapids Community School District; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

District benefits

Job summary

Cedar Rapids Community School District Harrison at Madison Elementary in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Food Service Assistant to support daily cafeteria operations. This nine-month position pays $15.89 per hour, offers district benefits, and follows the school schedule with summers off.

Hours are 8:30am–1:30pm, with no nights or weekends, and tasks include food preparation, serving meals, operating the POS system, and maintaining sanitation.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of school food service program, nutritional standards, and sanitation.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships to support a team atmosphere.
• Process strong communication skills and customer service.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform general work connected with the operation of food service, including preparation and handling.
• Assist with cooking as necessary.
• Wash and dry pots, pans, trays, and silverware; participate in serving quality food.
• Available to work flexible hours.
• Serve as POS for breakfast and lunch, verifying a reimbursable meal was served.
• Process daily tally counts for claim reimbursement.
• Assist with general clean up duties.
• Maintain open, positive communication with all people served by the Food & Nutrition Department.
• Attend short courses, meetings, and in-service training as requested.
• Attend work as scheduled and follow procedures if late or absent.

Skills

Food service knowledge

Team relationships

Communication

Lift 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Cedar Rapids Community School District Harrison at Madison Elementary in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Food Service Assistant to support daily cafeteria operations. This nine-month position pays $15.89 per hour, offers district benefits, and follows the school schedule with summers off.

Hours are 8:30am–1:30pm, with no nights or weekends, and tasks include food preparation, serving meals, operating the POS system, and maintaining sanitation.