Food Serving Assistant At Gardiner Middle School

Food Serving Assistant At Gardiner Middle School JobID: 425

• Position Type: Nutrition Services/ Food Serving Assistant
• Date Posted: 10/16/2026
• Date Available: 10/26/2026

Reports to: Building Principal or designee

Range: 7

Contract Days: 174-181 days per year

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Position Summary

Perform a variety of manual tasks in the preparation and serving of food; clean kitchen equipment and areas; and complete related tasks as required by supervisor or designee.

Hourly Rate of Pay - Range 7 Step C-J $17.71-$24.90 Depending on Experience

Essential Functions

• Assists in the preparation of food portions and prepares cafeteria counter. Adheres to federal and state laws governing the National School Lunch and National School Breakfast programs.
• Serves students and staff from the cafeteria counter.
• Operate commercial kitchen equipment and appliances, including dishwasher, in a safe manner.
• Determine that reimbursable lunch requirements are met and assist in taking daily counts and records such information as required by the Nutrition Services Supervisor.
• Participate in maintenance of proper sanitary conditions, including cleaning utensils, dishes, equipment and facilities, and proper storage of food. Maintain kitchen and serving area in clean, orderly fashion.
• Assist, when needed, with collecting money and making change, and operation of food service computer.
• Assist student workers on serving line.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
• Perform other related duties as needed and designated by Nutrition Services Supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to skillfully assist in food preparation, work rapidly and with frequent interruptions; count, add, subtract, and tally series of numbers; make change quickly and accurately.
• Ability to follow recipes and other instructions.
• Ability to exercise some independent judgment while adhering to prescribed policies and procedures and perform the essential functions of the position with minimal supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships and work in partnership with supervisors, other staff, students, and the general public.
• Ability to work effectively, interact, and respond to people with diverse cultures, backgrounds, and languages.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Ability to follow district policies and procedures at all times.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Food Handlers Card.
• Successful completion of criminal history records check, as required by law.

Preferred Qualifications

• Paid or volunteer experience in serving and preparation of large quantities of food.
• Bilingual in Spanish or other high need language as designated by the District.