School Food Service Assistant - 9-Month Schedule

Cedar Rapids Community School District; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

All district benefits in accord with a

Nights and weekends off

Be home when your kids are home

Job summary

Cedar Rapids Community School District is seeking a 9-month Food Service Assistant to support daily breakfast and lunch operations. This position runs the school schedule, is evenings and weekends off, and offers nine months of work with benefits in accordance with the work agreement.

The role involves food preparation, POS duties, tallying reimbursements, and general kitchen tasks. High school diploma or GED preferred; must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of school food service program, nutritional standards, and sanitation.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with others in order to encourage and support a team atmosphere.
• Process strong communication skills and customer service.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform general work connected with the operation of food service, which includes food preparation and handling, as assigned.
• Assist with cooking as necessary.
• Assume responsibility of washing and drying pots, pans, trays, and silverware by approved methods. Participate in serving good quality food.
• Available to work flexible hours.
• Serve as POS for breakfast and lunch, verifying a reimbursable meal was served.
• Process daily tally counts for claim reimbursement.
• Assist with general clean up duties.
• Maintain open, positive communication with all people served by the Food & Nutrition Department.
• Participate in short courses, meetings, and in-service training, as requested.
• Attend work as scheduled and arrive on time fully prepared to begin work. Follow established building / department procedures if there is a need to arrive late, be absent or leave the workplace.
• Regular attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

School food service knowledge

Team relationship building

Communication skills

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Cedar Rapids Community School District is seeking a 9-month Food Service Assistant to support daily breakfast and lunch operations. This position runs the school schedule, is evenings and weekends off, and offers nine months of work with benefits in accordance with the work agreement.

The role involves food preparation, POS duties, tallying reimbursements, and general kitchen tasks. High school diploma or GED preferred; must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.