School Food Service Assistant: Prep, Serve & Safety

Manor Middle School; Manor (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Manor Middle School, part of Manor Independent School District in Manor, Texas, is seeking a Food Service Assistant for 188 days to prepare and serve meals according to menus and safety standards. This role requires maintaining high quality, sanitation, and safety in food production while supporting serving schedules and cash register procedures.

The position emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and adherence to health codes.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand food preparation and safety instructions.
• Ability to operate large and small kitchen equipment and tools.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and food production procedures.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation, serving and cleanup.
• Assist and maintain all serving schedules and serve all food items according to menu specifications defined by departmental policies and procedures.
• Monitor to ensure that food is produced safely and is of high quality according to policies, procedures, and department requirements.
• Monitor the safe storage of food items and ensure they are stored in a safe and hazard‑free environment.
• Monitor and enforce standards of cleanliness, health, and safety following health and safety codes and regulations.
• Assist in the maintenance of a safe work environment.
• Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety standards.
• Keep garbage collection containers and areas neat and sanitary.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.
• Maintain personal appearance and hygiene.
• Promote teamwork and interaction with fellow staff members.
• Be able to learn and perform cash register procedures.
• Must wear assigned uniform, slip‑resistant shoes, and hairnet.
• Report to work in a timely manner according to assigned schedule.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrator that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position.

Skills

Safety procedures

Kitchen equipment operation

Arithmetic calculations

Teamwork

Tools

Electric slicer

Mixer

Pressure steamer

Ovens

Dishwashers

Job description

Manor Middle School, part of Manor Independent School District in Manor, Texas, is seeking a Food Service Assistant for 188 days to prepare and serve meals according to menus and safety standards. This role requires maintaining high quality, sanitation, and safety in food production while supporting serving schedules and cash register procedures.

The position emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and adherence to health codes.