Position Type:
School Nutrition/Cafeteria Worker
Date Posted:
5/27/2026
Location:
Simon Kenton High School
Date Available:
08/13/2026
Closing Date:
Until Filled
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Internal Transfer Deadline: June 1, 2026
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Position advertised internally from 5/18/26 to 5/23/26. External applicants are encouraged to apply by 1/25/26.
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4 Hrs (Anticipated 9:30am-1:30pm)
TITLE: School Food Service Worker
QUALIFICATIONS:
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High School diploma preferred
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Able to read and understand recipes
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Meets required physical examination
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Hours may change during year due to schedules and number of students participating
REPORTS TO: School Food Service Manager and/or the Director of Student Nutrition School Food Service Manager
SUPERVISES: None
JOB GOAL: To serve the students attractive and nutritious meals, according to USDA standards for Child Feeding Programs, in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness, and warmth
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Checks assignment sheets, as posted by Manager, for weekly assignments
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Follows instructions given by Manager on positions to work, being flexible according to the needs of the day
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Prepares food according to the planned menu and tested recipes
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Makes notes on acceptability of food items by students
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Maintains the highest standards of safety and cleanliness in the kitchen
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Assists in the preparation and serving of food in a quick and pleasant manner and sees that the supply of food offered is replenished regularly
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Assists in daily cleanup of kitchen and service areas
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Stores or disposes of unused food in proper manner
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Assists in the storage of commodities, food items, and supplies, as received
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Assists in the cleaning of ovens, refrigerators, storerooms or any cleaning job designated by manager
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Works in dish room, as assigned, either scraping dishes, operating dishwasher, or stacking clean dishes and storing in proper area
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Maintains the trash and garbage collection in a neat and sanitary way
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Calls immediately for manager and an attending teacher in the event of any problem involving students; any incident involving physical confrontation; any incident that appears to be of more than momentary disruption
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Attends School Food Service meetings when possible
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Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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Lift floor to table up to 50 pounds/lift table to chest up to 50 pounds/lift table to overhead up to 25 pounds
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Carry up to 50 pounds
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Climb up to 50 steps up/down
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Push/Pull up to 75 pounds
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Prolonged periods of standing
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
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Days per fiscal year: Length of school year not to exceed 175 pupil attendance days, 4 holidays and 1in-service day
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Salary Schedule: G1 on Classified Position Index
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FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
EVALUATION:
Performance of the position will be evaluated by the School Food Service Manager and/or the Director of Student Nutrition
