Food Service Worker

Food Service Worker

Date Posted: Aug 3, 2026

Requisition ID: 481505

Location:

Indianapolis, IN, US, 46205

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana School for the Deaf (ISD):

The Indiana School for the Deaf (ISD) is a fully accredited school for Deaf and hard-of-hearing students in nursery school through high school. The Indiana School for the Deaf is accredited by AdvancED Indiana and the Conference of Educational Administrators of Schools and Programs for the Deaf (CEASD). It provides services to approximately 342 students enrolled on campus. About 60% of the students live on campus during the academic year. ISD offers a full range of social activities, including sports, clubs, and organizations. 

Role Overview:

The Food Service Worker assists with food production and dining for residential and visiting students. You will ensure that work areas and equipment are sanitized, prepare a variety of foods, assist with food delivery, and support the general cleanliness of the dining area.

Salary:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $26,312.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator ( to view the total compensation package.

A Day in the Life:

Responsibilities include:

• Supervise testing of and/or tests new recipes and makes recommendations for changing, adding of deleting recipes.

• Train and supervise cooks in proper food preparation.

• Review, evaluate, counsel and discipline work of subordinates.

• Make menu substitutions based upon availability or surplus of foods.

• Maintain control of all goods and supplies in assigned kitchen area.

• Instruct food service staff on proper use and maintenance of equipment.

• Requisition food and supplies from facility warehouse as needed according to menus.

• Ensure that proper sanitation standards are maintained in kitchen and dining areas.

• Plan daily work assignments for each food service employee and prepares monthly work schedules.

• Train and supervise food service staff to ensure portion control.

• Train and supervise facility workers and cooks in cleaning, kitchen equipment, utensils, and dining area.

• Interview new applicants and makes recommendations for hiring, promotions, dismissals, and merit increases etc.

• Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function of this position.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

What You'll Need for Success:

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• Specialized knowledge of modern methods, materials, and equipment used in large scale food preparation, service, and the care necessary to maintain such equipment.

• Specialized knowledge of federal, state and facility regulations involving food preparation and sanitation.

• Specialized knowledge of recipe standardization and appropriate recipe standardization and appropriate recipe and menu substitutions.

• Ability to train, evaluate and counsel food service staff.

• Ability to plan and maintain efficient workflow and work distribution.

• Ability to maintain control over food and supplies.

• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards

• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution

• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match

• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:

• 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers

• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave

• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off

• 12 paid holidays, 14 in election years

• Education Reimbursement Program

• Group life insurance

• Referral Bonus program

• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Free Parking for most positions

• Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at View email address on click.appcast.io.

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