School Cafeteria Food Service Specialist

Topeka Public Schools; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Topeka Public Schools is seeking a Food Service Worker for Middle or High School kitchens. This 9‑month calendar position has an hourly wage and a work year determined by the 501 Board of Education, with duties including food preparation, serving, and basic sanitation.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, math skills, English literacy, knowledge of food safety basics, ability to lift 50 pounds, stand up to 7.5 hours, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Advanced math skills including multiplication and division.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Demonstrate knowledge of food safety basics.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to stand up to 7.5 hours.
• Knowledge of portion sizes.
• Ability to work well with others.

Responsibilities

• To prepare and/or cook food in a kitchen, serve food to a cafeteria tray line, and perform cleaning activities.
• May assist in the effective overall operations of the Food and Nutrition Services Program at different kitchen locations as needed.
• Preparation of food items
• Prepare food carts
• Set food in steam tables
• Serve food
• Run Fast-Lane Software
• Clean and Sanitize all food service areas and equipment
• Maintain and order supplies as needed
• Unloading and putting away stock
• Take and document temperatures
• Prepare for next day
• Wash dishes, pots and pans as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Math skills

Reading and writing English

Teamwork

Physical endurance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Fast-Lane Software

Job description

Topeka Public Schools is seeking a Food Service Worker for Middle or High School kitchens. This 9‑month calendar position has an hourly wage and a work year determined by the 501 Board of Education, with duties including food preparation, serving, and basic sanitation.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, math skills, English literacy, knowledge of food safety basics, ability to lift 50 pounds, stand up to 7.5 hours, and teamwork.