Food Service Worker Class K( 4.5HRS /Day)

Class K Food Service Worker

Vacancy for a Class K Food Service Worker for the School Year 2026-2027

Hours: 4.5HRS/Day (7:30 am to 12:00 pm)

Salary Range: $19.10/hour

Location: High School

Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparing hot and cold food items (e.g., chopping vegetables, baking, assembling sandwiches, preparing salads) following standardized recipes and production records.
• Set up serving lines with appropriate utensils, plates, and food items. Serve meals to students and staff, following precise portion-control guidelines to meet National School Lunch and Breakfast Program requirements.
• Operate the cafeteria cash register or meal scanning system, accurately processing student accounts, cash payments, and identifying a "reimbursable meal"
• Adhere strictly to HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) principles, including monitoring and logging food temperatures, proper food storage (labeling/dating), and avoiding cross-contamination.
• Assist in receiving, checking, and stocking food deliveries and supply shipments in refrigerators, freezers, and dry storage areas using the FIFO (First In, First Out) method.
• Maintain sharp awareness of student food allergies and medical dietary restrictions, ensuring designated alternatives are handled carefully.

Qualifications:

• High School degree or equivalent.
• Previous institutional food service experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to interact and cooperate effectively with others.
• Satisfactory record of attendance required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MINORITY APPLICANTS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Upper Merion Area School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate based on race, color, religious affiliation, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status or non-relevant handicaps and disabilities in its activities, programs, or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504. The district's commitment to non-discrimination extends to students, employees, prospective employees, and the community. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, or for information regarding services, activities, and facilities that are accessible to and usable by handicapped persons, contact Caitlin Navarro, Director of Human Resources, Upper Merion Area School District, 435 Crossfield Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406.