Classified - Food Service Worker (7 hrs) - Washington Elementary

Food Service Worker

Location: Washington Elementary

Schedule:

• 7 hours per day
• Work Student Days

Position Available: Full-time regular hours available beginning August 12, 2026.

Perks: At FPS, you'll be working with a team dedicated to our students and community. Feel good, every day, about what you do - whether you're helping students read, providing them nourishment, making sure the lights are on, or any of the countless other ways our employees work toward our mission. We're all in it together!

Compensation:

• $16.62 - $18.20 per hour depending on experience
• If bilingual (English/Spanish): $18.20 - $20.10 per hour depending on experience

Benefits:

• State Retirement Pension Plan Membership
• Paid Sick, Bereavement, Civic, and Personal Leave provided
• Paid, employee-only dental insurance provided upon enrollment
• Health insurance eligible - monthly premium rate based on hours per day and compensation rate. If employee declines, a $100/month stipend is provided in lieu of the health insurance coverage
• Eligible for other benefits including vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, short term disability insurance, accident insurance, and more

Qualifications: High school graduate or GED

Reports To: Director of Operational Services

Applications Will Be Accepted Until Position Is Filled.

Application Procedure: Interested and qualified applicants are invited to apply online at fremonttigers.org. Click on Employment and follow application instructions.

• All positions are subject to veterans preference
• Employment is subject to background check and work authorization
• All compensation and benefits are subject to the employee handbook and board policy which determine rates and eligibility.

FREMONT PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB TITLE: Food Service Worker

Department: Food Service

Requirements:

• Education Level: High School Diploma or GED, or any equivalent combination of experience and education which provides the proper knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Certification/Licensure: None required. First Aid/CPR certificate desired
• Experience Desired: Some experience in the preparation of food and/or as a cashier

Other Requirements:

• Some knowledge of the requirements of preparing food for large groups
• Some knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of cooking and food preparation
• Ability to cook and prepare standard food items
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and to read, understand, and prepare recipes
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, faculty, students, and associates
• Skill in the operation of standard cooking and food preparation equipment

Reports To: Food Service Supervisor, or Food Service Director

Essential Functions:

• The essential functions of each employee's position includes (1) regular, dependable in-person attendance on the job; (2) the ability to perform the identified tasks and to possess and utilize the identified knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the identified work activities; and (3) the ability to perform the physical requirements on their specific job description.

Basic:

• Work involves responsibility for preparing and serving a variety of goods in the school cafeteria. Work usually follows well established procedures and routines. Detailed instructions are given at the beginning of work and on subsequent new assignments, but as employees become familiar with particular operations, work is performed independently on regular activities. Work is periodically checked for adherence to standards of quality and cleanliness.

Frequent:

• Clean, cut, grind, mix, and cook foods following established recipes.
• Prepare and serve a variety of vegetables, meats, desserts, and other food items.
• Set up serving line and salad bar, and serve food items to students, faculty, and staff.
• Clean kitchen and kitchen equipment, put away food stuffs, and assemble items needed as ingredients.
• Wash dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment.
• Operate cash register, accept payment and make change, count and record receipts, and deliver cash for deposit.
• May supervise student assistants.
• Ability to lift and carry approximately 25 lbs.
• Perform related work as required.

Physical Requirements:

NEVER (0%) - OCCASIONAL (1-32%) - FREQUENT (33-66%) - CONSTANT (67%+)

A. Standing - X

B. Walking - X

C. Sitting - X

D. Bending/Stooping - X

E. Reaching/Pulling/Pushing - X

F. Climbing - X

G. Driving - X

H. Lifting: 25 pounds, floor to waist

I. Carrying: 1-150 ft.

J. Manual Dexterity Tasks - Fingering 33-66% - Grasping 33-66%

Specify (manual dexterity tasks): Ability to use kitchen utensils, kitchen equipment, cash register, and all other pieces of equipment associated with a kitchen.

Other Requirements (Intellectual, Sensory): Visual and auditory acuity for work functions, and skills in human relations.

Working Conditions:

Inside-Outside-Both: Inside.

Climatic Environment: Work environment is primarily in a heated/air-conditioned kitchen, however in some buildings, air conditioning may not be available.

Hazards: Exposure to communicable diseases, kitchen, utensils, equipment, etc.