School Lunch Hero: Food Service Aide

Commerce ISD; Algona (IA); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Taher, Inc. is seeking a Food Service Aide to join our culinary team in a school lunch program. You will assist with food preparation, serving and cleanup, ensuring meals are prepared and presented safely and on time.

The role emphasizes teamwork, integrity, and a professional appearance, with daily responsibilities across dining and service areas. A background check is required and the position supports a regular day-shift schedule.

Qualifications

• Food service experience preferred or customer service experience desired.
• Ability to perform simple arithmetic.
• Ability to make correct change using a basic calculator or device.
• Contributes to a positive work environment.
• Demonstrates integrity and respects confidentiality.
• Dependable and punctual.
• Independent self-starter able to meet deadlines.
• Maintain a professional appearance.
• Follows food safety requirements/guidelines.
• Successfully pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, serving, distributing food and cleanup and may require working in various areas.
• Setting the team up for success by preparing the condiments and utensil areas.
• Contributing to a positive work environment.
• Demonstrating integrity, dependability, and punctuality.
• Maintaining a professional appearance.
• Following food safety requirements/guidelines.
• Performs other duties as requested by the leadership team.

Skills

Food service experience

Arithmetic ability

Make correct change

Positive work environment

Integrity & confidentiality

Dependable & punctual

Independent self-starter

Professional appearance

Food safety compliance

Criminal background check

Job description

Taher, Inc. is seeking a Food Service Aide to join our culinary team in a school lunch program. You will assist with food preparation, serving and cleanup, ensuring meals are prepared and presented safely and on time.

The role emphasizes teamwork, integrity, and a professional appearance, with daily responsibilities across dining and service areas. A background check is required and the position supports a regular day-shift schedule.