School-Year Food Service Assistant — Part-Time (9 Months)

Cedar Rapids Community School District; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Cedar Rapids Community School District is seeking a part-time Food Service Worker for a nine-month term to support school meal operations. The role runs during weekdays on a fixed schedule aligned with the school day, with summers off and district benefits per the work agreement.

Starting at $15.89 per hour, the position requires reliable attendance and flexibility to assist with meal service. Responsibilities include food preparation, cooking assistance, dishwashing, POS operation for meals,

Qualifications

• Knowledge of school food service program, nutritional standards, and sanitation.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with others to encourage and 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, which includes food preparation and handling, as assigned.
• Assist with cooking as necessary.
• Assume responsibility of washing and drying 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 clean up 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

School food service knowledge

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Physical ability 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Cedar Rapids Community School District is seeking a part-time Food Service Worker for a nine-month term to support school meal operations. The role runs during weekdays on a fixed schedule aligned with the school day, with summers off and district benefits per the work agreement.

Starting at $15.89 per hour, the position requires reliable attendance and flexibility to assist with meal service. Responsibilities include food preparation, cooking assistance, dishwashing, POS operation for meals,