School Food Service Lead — Flexible Schedule, Growth & ServSafe

Cedar Falls Community School District; Cedar Falls (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-Friendly Schedule

Meaningful Work

Growth & Learning

Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

Cedar Falls Community School District is seeking a Food Service Lead at Cedar Falls High School to oversee kitchen operations, support staff, and ensure safe, delicious meals for students. You’ll lead prep, meal production, and collaboration across district schools with a focus on quality and safety.

The role emphasizes teamwork, training, and efficient service in a fast-paced school kitchen, with a 7.5-hour day aligned to the school calendar and access to benefits and professional growth

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent; ServSafe Certification.
• Driver's license with clean record for deliveries.
• Experience in institutional/K-12 nutrition or lead roles is a plus.
• Basic math for recipe conversions and inventory tracking.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality meals using standardized recipes and proper portioning.
• Lead kitchen activities, train staff, and foster a positive team environment.
• Maintain safety, sanitation, and accurate production records.
• Oversee inventory, receiving, and deliveries between sites with basic IT use.
• Coordinate food staging and delivery for satellite schools and events.

Skills

Math skills

Communication

Team leadership

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Cedar Falls Community School District is seeking a Food Service Lead at Cedar Falls High School to oversee kitchen operations, support staff, and ensure safe, delicious meals for students. You’ll lead prep, meal production, and collaboration across district schools with a focus on quality and safety.

The role emphasizes teamwork, training, and efficient service in a fast-paced school kitchen, with a 7.5-hour day aligned to the school calendar and access to benefits and professional growth