School Cafeteria & Nutrition Services Aide

Davenport Community Schools; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

West High School in Davenport is seeking a Food and Nutrition Services Worker for an 8 hours/day position on the 190 days/school year calendar. The role supports serving, food prep, sanitation, and cost control while interacting with students, staff, and families.

The successful candidate will stand for long periods, lift up to 46 pounds, and maintain high sanitation standards in a warm kitchen environment, assisting cooks with recipes and equipment handling.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 46 pounds.
• Experience in school food service is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assists in setting up service areas, portioning, and serving food items.
• Assists with cleaning and storing kitchen equipment; may assist with garbage removal and cleaning of floors and cafeteria tables.
• May assist cooks with assembly of complex recipes.
• May heat convenience foods per manufacturer/district instructions.
• Utilizes various pieces of food service equipment for preparation, service and cleanup.
• Assists in controlling food and supply costs with proper handling, storage techniques, and portion control.
• Maintains standards of sanitation, safety, production, service, and food quality.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors and team members.
• Maintains good public relations with students, parents, faculty, and the community.
• May cover in other buildings as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food service operations

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Kitchen equipment (knives, etc.)

Job description

West High School in Davenport is seeking a Food and Nutrition Services Worker for an 8 hours/day position on the 190 days/school year calendar. The role supports serving, food prep, sanitation, and cost control while interacting with students, staff, and families.

The successful candidate will stand for long periods, lift up to 46 pounds, and maintain high sanitation standards in a warm kitchen environment, assisting cooks with recipes and equipment handling.