School Cafeteria Assistant — 9-Month, Daytime Hours

Young World Physical Education; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

All district benefits per work order

Nine-month schedule

Job summary

Cedar Rapids Community School District is hiring a Food Service Assistant for Van Buren Elementary School in Cedar Rapids, IA. The role supports daily food service operations with preparation, serving meals, POS duties, and tallying counts for reimbursement.

The position offers a nine-month schedule aligned with the school calendar, with summers off and benefits per the work agreement. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and kitchen-related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of school food service programs and sanitation standards.
• Ability to foster teamwork and positive relationships.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform general work related to food service operations, including preparation and handling.
• Assist with cooking as needed.
• Wash and dry pots, pans, trays, and silverware by approved methods; serve quality food.
• Be available to work flexible hours and operate POS for meals.
• Process daily tally counts for reimbursement and maintain clean work areas.
• Communicate positively with all people served by the department.

Skills

School food service knowledge

Team atmosphere development

Strong communication

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Kitchen-related experience

Job description

Cedar Rapids Community School District is hiring a Food Service Assistant for Van Buren Elementary School in Cedar Rapids, IA. The role supports daily food service operations with preparation, serving meals, POS duties, and tallying counts for reimbursement.

The position offers a nine-month schedule aligned with the school calendar, with summers off and benefits per the work agreement. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and kitchen-related experience preferred.