School Lunch Service Assistant — 9-Month, Daytime Hours

Cedar Rapids Community School District; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits per work agreement

Job summary

Cedar Rapids Community School District Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is seeking a Food Service Assistant to support daily meal preparation and service for a 9-month schedule. The role operates 8:30am–1:30pm and follows the school calendar, offering benefits per the work agreement.

The position emphasizes teamwork, food safety, and accurate meal verification at breakfast and lunch, with opportunities for professional development and ongoing in-service training.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of school food service program, nutritional standards, and sanitation.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships to 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, including food preparation and handling.
• Assist with cooking as necessary.
• Wash and dry 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 cleanup 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

Food service knowledge

Communication

Customer service

Physical strength

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

POS terminal

Job description

Cedar Rapids Community School District Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is seeking a Food Service Assistant to support daily meal preparation and service for a 9-month schedule. The role operates 8:30am–1:30pm and follows the school calendar, offering benefits per the work agreement.

The position emphasizes teamwork, food safety, and accurate meal verification at breakfast and lunch, with opportunities for professional development and ongoing in-service training.