Food Service Associate

Position Type:
Food Service/Food Services Associate

Date Posted:
4/10/2026

Location:
District Wide
Job Title: FOOD SERVICE ASSOCIATE

Minimum Salary:

Supervisor: Food Services Manager

Classification: Non-Exempt

Contract Length: 10 months 186 days

Job Summary
Performs all positions as assigned in the preparation of food items, serving food, cashiering and maintaining proper sanitation of the kitchen. Tasks performed may vary but are specific and routine based on the hours worked. Work performed is done under supervision; judgment is required.
The Food Service Associate reports directly to the Cafeteria Manager of the School.

Essential Duties
Required to cashier or serve. Cashiering requires following all the policies and procedures set forth by the Food & Nutrition Services administration, including but not limited to running a register, proper counting of money and good customer service. Serving consists of but not limited to proper portion control, following proper food safety practices, maintaining attractive serving lines, etc. Some cooking may be required.
Prepares and portions food items according to the planned menu and standardized recipes. Assists in taste standards, and food is attractively presented; under the direction of the food service manager.
Helps set up serving lines, keeps lines stocked and attractive.
Maintains the cleanliness of the kitchen and serving line area, following ServSafe and local health department regulations. This may include but not limited to, washing pots, pans and dishes, sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning equipment, serving lines and preparation area and putting up stock, etc.
Performs other related duties.
Equipment Operation:
Operates institutional equipment associated with the kitchen, calculator, and appropriate registers.

Job Specifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required)

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Some knowledge in food preparation in large quantities. Demonstrated ability to count money, product, etc. Demonstrated ability to prepare and merchandise food and work safely with equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to learn the federal and/or nonfederal meal program requirements and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with students, parents, staff, coworkers, vendors and the public with courtesy, tact, patience and consistency.
  Requirements:
  Any equivalent combination of experience and training which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Experience: Any equivalent combination of experience and training which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands
The physical demands described here represent 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit and balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work is performed on school property. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to objects that are hot and cold. The employee is exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work area is moderate. Hazards may include working areas that are uncomfortable and warm. Duties may require exposure to extreme temperatures, hot kitchens and walk-in refrigerator and freezers. Must follow safety precautions to avoid injuries, minor cuts and bruises, burns and scalds.