School Food Service Aide — Summers Off, Nine‑Month

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

Benefits offered by this job

Nights and weekends off

Be home when your kids are home

Work the same schedule as your kids'—s

Job summary

Cedar Rapids Community School District is seeking a part of its food service team for a 9‑month position aligned with the school schedule. The role requires serving meals, operating the POS system, and ensuring compliance with nutritional standards.

Hours run 8:20am to 1:20pm, 5 hours daily, with benefits in accordance with the work agreement. Applicants should be prepared for light to moderate physical tasks and cooperative work in a school setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of school food service program, nutritional standards, and sanitation.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships to encourage teamwork.
• Strong communication and customer service abilities.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform general food service operations including preparation and handling as assigned.
• Assist with cooking as necessary.
• Wash and dry pots, pans, trays, and silverware; serve quality food.
• Work flexible hours.
• Serve as POS for breakfast and lunch and verify meal reimbursement.
• Process daily tally counts for claim reimbursement.
• Assist with general cleanup duties.
• Maintain open communication with all served by the Food & Nutrition Department.
• Attend short courses and in-service training; follow procedures.
• Attend as scheduled; be on time; follow building/department procedures.
• Regular attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food service knowledge

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Lifting to 50 lbs

POS usage

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Tools

POS system

Job description

Cedar Rapids Community School District is seeking a part of its food service team for a 9‑month position aligned with the school schedule. The role requires serving meals, operating the POS system, and ensuring compliance with nutritional standards.

Hours run 8:20am to 1:20pm, 5 hours daily, with benefits in accordance with the work agreement. Applicants should be prepared for light to moderate physical tasks and cooperative work in a school setting.