Candidate Pool Food Service Assistant - CWS, (SY 2026-2027)

Candidate Pool Food Service Assistant - CWS

Under general supervision, completes a variety of tasks in the Food Service Department (FSD) Nutrition Center or MPS school kitchen; prepares and serves food, cleans work areas and equipment, operates a cash register/service terminal, and prepares and transports bulk food and supplies.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assists the Food Service Department (FSD) staff with basic food preparation, proper food storage, and maintaining the cleanliness of the food service, dining, and storage areas.
• Cleans and maintains orderly, safe, and sanitary conditions in the FSD facility; cleans dishes, kitchen utensils, and equipment; cleans tables, chairs, floors, and surfaces.
• Receives, transports, and stores food according to sanitary handling standards; scoops bulk foods into containers, makes and wraps food portions, packages food orders.
• Prepares the dining area for meal time; prepares and serves meals as directed.
• Counts products received and shipped; verifies that the quantity, quality, and type of products match the daily summaries and work orders; provides accurate and timely numbers for production and inventory.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with students, clients, visitors, and MPS staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
• Enthusiastically promotes the Superintendent's goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, records, and MPS information.

Other duties or tasks may be assigned on an as-needed basis. At times may be required to work outside normal business hours and work extended hours to accomplish the requirements of the position.

Minimum qualifications: High School Diploma or GED equivalent; some food handling experience is preferred.

Physical demands and working environment: Work is performed in a commercial food service and kitchen work environment; moderate physical requirements, with risk of burns and cuts; frequent lifting, carrying, and moving up to 50-pound containers of food preparation materials and equipment; may require working in a walk-in freezer.