School Lunch Assistant — 9-Month, School Schedule (9:30–1:30)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Nine-month term

Summer off

School schedule aligned

Nights/weekends off

Home with kids

Job summary

The Cedar Rapids Community School District is seeking a part-time Food Service position for a 9-month term aligned with the school calendar. The role involves general food service duties, meal preparation, POS duties, and daily reconciliation of counts for reimbursements. The schedule follows the school day with summers off and no work at home.

Hours are 9:30am–1:30pm with a 4-hour shift, four days a week. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, and safety and sanitation standards apply.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of school food service program and sanitation.
• Ability to develop positive relationships and work in a team.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform general food service tasks and food preparation.
• Assist with cooking as needed and maintain cleanliness of pots, pans, and equipment.
• Serve as point of sale for breakfast and lunch and verify meals.
• Process daily tally counts for reimbursement and assist with cleanup.
• Maintain positive communication with staff and students and participate in training.
• Arrive on time and follow building procedures; flexible hours as required.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Food service knowledge

Teamwork

Customer service

Heavy lifting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Cedar Rapids Community School District is seeking a part-time Food Service position for a 9-month term aligned with the school calendar. The role involves general food service duties, meal preparation, POS duties, and daily reconciliation of counts for reimbursements. The schedule follows the school day with summers off and no work at home.

Hours are 9:30am–1:30pm with a 4-hour shift, four days a week. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, and safety and sanitation standards apply.