Substitute Food Service Worker

Boone Community School District; Waukee (IA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution seeks a dedicated Substitute Food Service Worker to assist in food preparation and ensure a safe and clean dining environment. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and organizational skills, a high school diploma, and the ability to lift 50lbs. Experience in food service is preferred but not necessary. This role offers exposure to a supportive educational community and requires compliance with all food service standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Food Service experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the proper preparation of food.
• Participate in the meal service preparation as assigned.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen and cafeteria.

Skills

Oral and written communication skills

Interpersonal relations skills

Customer service and public relations skills

Critical thinking and problem solving skills

Organizational skills

Ability to stand for extended periods of time

Ability to lift 50lbs

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Computers and peripherals

Job description

Position Information

• Position Type: Food Service/ Food Service Worker
• Date Posted: 12/19/2024
• Location: Boone Community School District

Title and Reporting

Title: Substitute Food Service Worker

Reports To: Director of Food Service

Work Year: 9 months

Pay: Direct Deposit the last day of the month

Summary

The Food Service Staff/Cook assists in the proper preparation of food, preparing salad bar setup and maintenance during service, service line set up, and serving of meals. The staff/cook assists in kitchen cleaning as part of maintaining a safe food production and service environment. Staff/cooks are also responsible, as assigned, for recordkeeping of temperatures and production, inventory counting and cashiering duties including recording meal sales, money collection and all other functions included in processing advanced payments.

Education and Related Work Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Food Service experience preferred but not required.

Technical Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Oral and written communication skills and English language skills
• Interpersonal relations skills
• Ability to manage confidentiality in all aspects of the job
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions
• Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations
• Basic personal computer skills
• Customer service and public relations skills
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Organizational skills
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift 50lbs on a frequent basis
• Ability to promote and follow building and departmental policies
• Apply and follow all school district policies and state of Iowa laws.

Materials and Equipment Operating Knowledge

• Computers and peripherals; must acquire within probationary period
• Kitchen Equipment; must acquire within probationary period

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Understands and is able to communicate the customer service approach of the Food Services Program.
• Participates in the proper preparation and/or reheating of main course items, side dishes and salad bar preparation and serving of meals according to the Food Service Department Standards.
• Participates in the proper receiving, storage and inventorying of all foods, paper, chemicals and dry stores according to the Food Service Department Standards.
• Ensures the freshness of all prepared items by implementing proper rotation of food items prepared, properly wrapping and labeling prepared food items, and preparing only the amounts of food items as assigned.
• Participates and maintains the cleanliness and sanitation of all kitchen, cafeteria and storage areas including, but not limited to, walk-ins, refrigeration, freezers, dry storage and Food Service site office areas.
• Participates in the meal service preparation as assigned dependent on the school site’s needs. Follow menu instructions, portion sizes; utilize proper equipment, etc.
• Maintains a smooth flow of service and works closely with co-workers to assure that the students, staff and faculty have a pleasurable dining experience.
• Assists in accurate inputting of all production and meal count data required for compliance with the National School Lunch Program.
• If serving as a cashier, accurately reports all sales transactions, account balances, collection of funds, processing of advanced payments and preparation of daily deposit slips.
• Foster district commitment to excellence and equity by ensuring that employees and students are valued, respected and provided a positive work/learning environment.
• Establish positive relations with internal and external customers, including students, staff, and school administration, parents, and community members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

Must stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 lbs regularly, and adhere to all safety and health regulations. Apply and follow all school district policies and state of Iowa laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boone Community School District is an equal opportunity employer. If you have questions or a grievance, contact the BCSD Equity Coordinator Dr. Jill Janes, [e-mail], at BCSD, 500 7th Stret, Boone, Iowa 50036; [phone].

Posting Information

Postings current as of 2/19/2026 10:49:46 PM CST.