Food Service Helper (Summer 2026)

Food Service Helper (Summer 2026)

Wage/Hour Status: Hourly (19 to 32 hours per week) Reports to: Food Service Manager Pay Range: $12 an hour Dept/School: Child Nutrition/District-Wide Term of Employment: 05/26/2026-06/30/2026 Purpose: Prepare and serve food. Clean and maintain equipment and facilities. Assist other food service workers in the school kitchen as assigned by the CNS Manager/CNPM.

Entry Level Skills/Knowledge: Qualifications:

• Must be eligible for employment in the United States.
• Must be a legal resident of the United States.
• Ability to read, write, understand, and speak English
• Ability to count and perform simple mathematical calculations
• Demonstrates ability to effectively communicate with students, parents, and employees
• Must have the ability to get along well with others
• Must have valid food handlers' card or must obtain one within 10 days of hire
• High School Diploma or GED (Preferred)
• Must have a valid driver's license or ID

Job Expectations:

• Exercises punctuality, dependability, and reliability in the performance of assigned duties
• Establishes and maintains a good rapport with students, faculty, administration and public
• Assumes assignments in a positive manner
• Understands and complies with verbal and or written instructions
• Attends to personal grooming - hygiene consistent with assigned duties a responsibility
• Utilizes materials, equipment, and time wisely
• Must assist in the preparation of the breakfast and lunch meals and serving line
• Responsible for the security of assigned areas of responsibility
• Assumes responsibility for safe working conditions and exercises safe working habits
• Supports all-district local state and Federal regulations as instructed by the CNPM
• Follow instructions in preparation of meals, portioning, garnishing, and serving
• Follows safety standards in the preparation, serving, storing and disposal of product served

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Prepare fruits, vegetables, salads and/or beverages as assigned by CNS Manager and/or cook
• Assist other CNS Workers as assigned by CNS Manager/cook to prepare foods for the cafeteria by performing any combination of the following tasks: Preparation of meats or main dishes including cleaning, cutting, slicing, or cooking meats, poultry, seafood, and cheese; Preparation of breads or baked goods; preparation and serving of other foods; weighing and measuring ingredients; carrying supplies, equipment, and food to and from storage, preparation, and service areas
• Serve correct portions on serving line or replenish the line
• Complete production records, inventories, and other documentation and assigned
• Clean own working area and other areas as assigned
• Assist in the orientation or training of CNS Workers as assigned
• Perform all other job-related duties as assigned by CNS Manager

Equipment Used:

• Ovens, range, steam jacketed kettle
• Braising pan, fryer
• Mixer, food chopper, meat slicer
• Ice machine, refrigerator, freezer
• Dish machine, steam table
• Knives, and various other food preparation equipment and tools
• Use of fire suppression equipment located in the cafeteria

Working Conditions:

Physical Demands:

• Heavy lifting and carrying (up to 50 pounds)
• Pushing
• Reaching within a wide range of motion
• Use of fingers, hands, arms, and legs
• Standing and walking (up to 6 hours)
• Repeated bending
• Occasional climbing
• Specific visual requirement (reading instructions, operating the cash register, calculator, computer measuring ingredients and assessing product quality)
• Taste acuity
• Ability to distinguish basic colors
• Specific hearing requirement (hear clearly in a noisy environment)
• Operation of motor vehicle
• Must have strength and endurance to withstand any physical activity during working hours
• Must be mentally and emotionally stable and able to work in a high pressure, high-stress environment, and function well under demands of physically strenuous work, mentally demanding responsibilities and emotionally challenging situations involving food service employees, students, staff, parents, vendors, and others

Environment:

• Excessive heat and excessive cold
• Excessive noise, intermittently
• Solvents, grease, oils, fumes, and hazardous chemicals
• Hazardous chemicals
• Electrical and gas appliances
• Workaround machinery with moving parts
• Work on ladders
• Unusual fatigue factor (time pressure to complete work in a limited amount of time with frequent interruptions)
• Working with hands in water and harsh chemicals

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please complete all sections of the application.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

The information contained on this document may be translated at your convenience, please contact Nessa Lozoya (Human Resources Generalist) or Fernando Garnica (Executive Director of Human Resources).

The Anthony Independent School District does not discriminate in its educational programs or employment practices on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, citizenship, military status, disability, genetic information, gender stereotyping and perceived sexuality, or on any other basis prohibited by law.