Job Posting ID: 77
Location(s): Hays High School
Employment Type: Full Time
Posted Date: 06/15/2026
Deadline: Until Filled
Job Title: Nutrition Services – Food Service Floater Assistant Cook
Number of Work Hours: 6:30 Hours per day
Job Definition:
General Duties
1. Assist in food preparation, serving & clean up. Assist in preparation of lunch (Usually items such as potato products, salad, vegetables, fruits, etc.)
2. Help set up the choice line.
3. During serving time, help serve, act as runner, or have duties in dishwashing area, including pot and pan washing, and dish machine duties.
4. Help with general put away of food and general cleaning of kitchen.
Requirements
1. Must be able to read and write English.
2. Must be able to do simple arithmetic.
3. Must be able to follow oral and written direction.
4. Must have the capacity to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations.
5. Manual dexterity and ability to work under pressure are desirable.
6. Ability to lift objects of 25 pounds.
7. Must be neat in appearance, clean, have good personal hygiene habits.
8. Must wear appropriate clothing, hairnet and comfortable appropriate shoes
9. A health certificate is required stating healthy status and TB test or chest x-ray.
Tools and Equipment 1
1. Dishmachine
2. Portion control equipment
3. Holding equipment, stove, oven, steamer
4. Choice bar
5. Refrigeration equipment.
6. Slicer
Working Conditions 1
1. Number of hours and days are specified in work agreement. Monday through Friday; except for school holidays. Exceptions are stated in school calendar.
2. Nine month per year.
3. Kitchen is well lighted, ventilated and comfortable (although it may be hot in late August and late May).
4. Much standing on feet required and some lifting.
Supervision
1. Responsible to Base/Satellite Manager.
Personal Requirements
1. High School Diploma or GED preferred.
2. References required.
Term of Employment
1. At Will
Evaluation
1. Performance effectiveness evaluated in accordance with USD #489 Board of Education Policy.
Position Contact:
Jessica Younker
785-623-2400
Hays School District has about 3,000 students that are enrolled in a high school, middle school, four elementary schools, and an alternative school. The staff of Unified School District No. 489 are recognized throughout Kansas and across the nation as leaders in educational excellence.
Hays Public Schools enjoy tremendous support from the community. Through this support, USD 489 is able to offer programs like all-day, kindergarten, the smallest class sizes in the state for districts our size, and a longer school year. An extensive special education program serves children with special needs. Early childhood programs serve children and their families in a three-county area from before-birth to age six. Technology, throughout the district, is used to supplement and strengthen the instructional program. The most noticeable aspect of our technology is in our ratio of students to computers. At Hays High and the middle schools it is 1:1; and 2:1 in the elementary schools.
While doing an excellent job on the test score race, the staff continues to seek to develop the creativity, curiosity, and problem solving skills of students as well. The challenges of the future are best dealt with by applying creativity and foresight to a solid foundation. We are equipped at USD 489.
To learn more about our schools, visit our website at www.usd489.com.
USD 489, Ellis County, Kansas, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or handicap in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. If you have questions regarding the above, please contact the Title IX Coordinator or the Section 504 Coordinator in the office of the Superintendent of Schools, 323 W. 12th Street, Hays, Kansas 67601, (785) 623-2400.
Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage. Voluntary Vision Materials Coverage available.
100% District Paid Basic Life Insurance policy up to $10,000 (age based), Voluntary Life
Short Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity (3-1), Identify Theft/Legal Service/Gun Owner Insurance
Flexible Spending options for Medical Expenses and Dependent Day Care
District contribution to Health Saving Account
KPERS – State of Kansas Retirement
District contribution to 403b Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Seasonal Breaks, Weekends, Holidays Off
