School Cafeteria Floater — Food Service Assistant I

Young World Physical Education; Edinboro (Erie County); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

General McLane School District in Edinboro, PA is seeking a Food Service Assistant I - Floater to support multiple cafeterias for the 2026-2027 school year. The position covers both middle and high schools, with duties including food prep, serving, cash handling, and maintaining sanitary, safe conditions.

This floater role requires ability to follow daily production sheets, operate a point of sale system, and interact with students and staff.

Qualifications

• No degree or graduation requirements but high school graduation or equivalency program or experience in a school food service setting is preferred.
• Food Safety Certification 6-8 hours of CEU/year
• Must maintain updated state required clearances
• Ability to work with children and other staff.

Responsibilities

• Serve or cashier as designated by the Food Services Kitchen Lead or Food Services Manager.
• See that all food is stored, prepared, held and served at recommended temperatures.
• Ensures preparation, serving, and storage areas are clean and organized.
• Performs duties with awareness of all District requirements and practices.
• Assists in the preparation of food items as directed and according to daily production sheets and recipes provided in a timely manner to insure proper service during meal periods.
• Assist in preparation of food order for the Food Services Manager weekly or as needed.
• Cleans and sanitizes all kitchen equipment, trays, utensils, pans and all food preparation items.
• Clean and sanitize all floors and food preparation surfaces and dispose of daily kitchen preparation trash and cardboard materials.
• Notify supervisor of any problems with equipment, employee scheduling, employee relations, food preparation and customer satisfaction.
• Prepare wholesome, balanced meals in an attractive, efficient, economical and safe manner.
• Review menu and production sheets with supervisor to coordinate baking and cooking times throughout the shift as well as space for cooking and holding of baked products.

Skills

Cash handling

Food safety

Communication

Reading recipes

Team work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Point of Sale system

Job description

General McLane School District in Edinboro, PA is seeking a Food Service Assistant I - Floater to support multiple cafeterias for the 2026-2027 school year. The position covers both middle and high schools, with duties including food prep, serving, cash handling, and maintaining sanitary, safe conditions.

This floater role requires ability to follow daily production sheets, operate a point of sale system, and interact with students and staff.