Secondary Cafeteria Assistant

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools is seeking a Secondary Cafeteria Assistant at Pioneer Elementary School. The role supports the cafeteria manager, assists in food prep and service, and helps maintain kitchen cleanliness and safety. The position requires adherence to training standards and strong communication skills.

Starting pay is $16.74 per hour with a 37.5 hour work week. The job emphasizes food safety, teamwork, and reliable shift coverage during school operations.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• USDA Guide to Professional Standards training hours provided through professional development.
• Previous food service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in management operations and cover duties when Cafeteria Manager is absent.
• Support food preparation according to food safety standards and portion control.
• Assist with serving food following production records and portion sizes.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen and equipment; stock supplies and maintain serving areas.
• Operate cash register or POS; handle money if needed and report daily totals.
• Maintain positive relationships with staff and substitutes; stand for long periods and handle temperature variations.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Leadership

Google Suite

Food safety

POS system

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certification within 3 months

USDA training hours for school nutrition

Tools

Google Drive/Sheets/Documents/Gmail

Job description

• Position Type:
  Food and Nutrition Services/ Cafeteria Assistant
• Date Posted:
  8/17/2026
• Location:
  PIONEER MIDDLE SCHOOL

POSITION:

Secondary Cafeteria Assistant

LOCATION:

Pioneer Elementary School

JOB SUMMARY:

Assists in the general work and management of the kitchen as directed by the cafeteria manager. Assumes the responsibilities of the cafeteria manager in his/her absence.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Required to adhere to the annual minimum required training hours for School Nutrition Staff per the USDA Guide to Professional Standards for School Nutrition Programs. This will be provided to staff throughout professional development opportunities
• Previous food service experience preferred.
• Effective oral and written communication and understand and follow written and oral direction
• Must be ServSafe certified within 3 months of hire
• Google Suite, Including Drive, Sheets, Docs and Gmail
• Experience in maintaining high quality service standards with food safety prioritized
• Exhibits leadership skills and initiative.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

May include, but not limited to:

• Assists in management operations and covers all duties when the Cafeteria Manager is absent including but not limited to assuming the manager's regular shift times, opening the kitchen, closing after operations, kitchen supervision and assuming the role of primary contact.
• Assists in food preparation according to food safety standards. Assist in the preparation and service of food; prepare fruits, vegetables, cereals and desserts; assemble various ingredients as assigned; package and wrap food items according to established procedures and portion control standards; serve meals on serving lines; set out prepared foods;
• Assists with serving food as described in the production records following correct portion sizes and specifications
• Assists with cleaning and sanitizing of kitchen and equipment. Clean serving counters, tables, chairs, food containers and other food service equipment; prepare food and beverages for sale; Set-up plates, trays and utensils; count food items including milk, juices and leftovers. Prepare salads, sandwiches and packaged foods for distribution; mix, slice, grate and chop food items; open cans; replenish containers as necessary.
• Stock condiments, food items and paper goods; assist in the storage and rotation of supplies in storage areas; unload deliveries as assigned; assist with ordering food items as assigned. May transport food and supplies as needed.
• Bending, lifting, and overhead work required.
• Prepare and maintain routine records and forms related to assigned activities including daily production sheets, daily temperature forms, meal count sheets and assisting inventories as assigned.
• Operate Point of Sale system and/or cash register; may collect money, accurately make change and count money.
• Assists with ordering and communicating kitchen needs.
• Maintain positive relationships with building staff and any substitutes
• Ability to stand for 4 hours at a time
• Ability to work significant temperature variations
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

This description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified.

Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.

REPORTS TO:

Cafeteria Manager, Food Service Coordinator, and Food & Nutrition Director

RATE OF PAY:

Starting at $16.74 per hour

START DATE:

26-27 School Year

HOURS:

37.5 hours per week

EVALUATION:

Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs such as boxes of books. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Plymouth-Canton Community School district is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Plymouth-Canton Community School district is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Upon recommendation for employment, Section 1230g, as amended, of the Revised School Code requires all school employees to be electronically finger printed for the purpose of undergoing a criminal history background check. The fingerprinting is conducted by a third party and is at the expense of the applicant. The cost for fingerprinting is approximately $70.00.