Food Service Assistant

Position Type:
Food Services/Cafeteria Staff

Date Posted:
8/24/2026

Location:
West Lafayette Junior-Senior High School

District:
West Lafayette Community School District
FOOD SERVICE ASSISTANT

REPORTS TO: Kitchen Manager
PAY TYPE: Hourly, Non-Exempt, Classified, Non-Supervisory
PAY RATE: Starting at $14 / hr.
BENEFITS: Eligible for voluntary benefits only (see attachment for details)
SCHEDULE: Part-time; 4 hrs. / day; 187 days / yr.; Follows school calendar

This position will remain posted until filled. All qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in the preparation, serving, and selling of foods inside a school cafeteria
• Assists in the cleaning of the kitchen and snack bar areas
• Assists in the cleaning and maintenance of utensils and equipment
• May also assist receiving cash or tickets and maintaining simple records
• Attends all mandatory training
• Maintains proper food safety and sanitation procedures
• Willing to perform all duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager which may include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Cashiering
  • Serving
  • Preparing Food
  • Washing Dishes
  • Cleaning

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Education, Training, and Experience Required:
  • High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
  • Experience in a Food Service environment (Schools preferred)
  • ServSafe Certification preferred
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Worker Characteristics:
  • Displays positive and enthusiastic attitude
  • Ability to work as a team with other staff
  • Displays dependability and punctuality
  • Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. and stand on feet for long periods of time

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Position works indoors in a typical school cafeteria/kitchen area
• May work near others, often within a few feet
• Often will be exposed to noisy and distracting environments
• Often will be exposed to hot and cold temperatures
• Occasionally will work near contaminants and hazardous equipment

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically outlined in this description. This job description is subject to change at any time at the discretion of West Lafayette Community School Corporation.


Attachment(s):

• Food Service Employee Handbook