Top 30 School cafeteria Jobs in Des Moines Ia

Kitchen Aide
Saydel Community School District —Des Moines, IA
- Full-time
- School experience
- Writing skills
- Basic math
22h
PRN Temporary Food Service Worker I-Methodist
UnityPoint Health —Des Moines, IA
- Temporary
- Hospital
- Customer service
- HIPAA
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Food Service Worker I - Full Time Temporary
UnityPoint Health —Des Moines, IA
- Temporary
- Hospital
- ServSafe
- Customer service
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
FOOD SERVICE WORKER (PART TIME)
Chartwells K12 —Grimes, IA
- $15 - $17 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Leadership
- Entry level
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
Quick Apply
Cafeteria Director
Diocese of Des Moines Catholic Schools —Ankeny, IA
- Full-time
- School experience
- ServSafe
- Customer service
Quick Apply
1d
Custodian
Southeast Polk CSD —Altoona, IA
- Full-time
- School experience
- Writing skills
- Basic math
6d
COOK (PART TIME)
Chartwells K12 —Grimes, IA
- $15 - $17 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Leadership
- Entry level
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
Quick Apply
FOOD UNIT LEAD (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)
Chartwells K12 —Grimes, IA
- $18 - $21 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Supervising experience
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
Quick Apply
Nutrition Services Worker - Cafeteria Staff
Colfax-Mingo Community School District —Colfax, IA
- From $15.95 an hour
- Part-time
- ServSafe
- High school diploma or GED
- Food service experience
Quick Apply
1d
Evening Custodian
Saydel Community School District —Des Moines, IA
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- High school diploma or GED
13d
Part Time Lunch and Recess Paraeducator- Oviatt Elementary
Norwalk Community School District —Norwalk, IA
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Writing skills
Floating Kitchen Lead
Adel-DeSoto-Minburn Community School District —Adel, IA
- $19.47 - $21.27 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Leadership
- School
Paraprofessional - Westwood Elementary
Ankeny Community School District —Ankeny, IA
- $17.75 an hour
- Multiple hires
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Customer service
- Health insurance
14d
Night Custodian- High School
Norwalk Community School District —Norwalk, IA
- Full-time
- High school
- English
- Office
Paraprofessional - Northwest Elementary
Ankeny Community School District —Ankeny, IA
- $17.75 an hour
- Multiple hires
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Customer service
- Health insurance
14d
Custodian/Maintenance Utility - Ankeny High School
Ankeny Community School District —Ankeny, IA
- $18.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- High school
- Computer literacy
Paraprofessional - Centennial High School
Ankeny Community School District —Ankeny, IA
- $17.75 an hour
- Multiple hires
- Classroom
- High school
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Health insurance
14d
Custodian/Maintenance Utility - Northeast Elementary
Ankeny Community School District —Ankeny, IA
- $18.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Computer literacy
- Office
Substitute Custodian 2026-2027
Southeast Polk CSD —Pleasant Hill, IA
- Full-time
- School experience
- Writing skills
- Basic math
Substitute General Nutrition Worker - 26-27
Adel-DeSoto-Minburn Community School District —Adel, IA
- From $17.30 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Ability to lift 25 pounds
- Entry level

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Kitchen Aide

Saydel Community School District -
Des Moines, IA

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Job Details

Full-time
22 hours ago

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

Full Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

Assist in preparing and cooking meat dishes, vegetables and other main dishes; prepare salads, sandwiches, fruit, soups, sauces and other foods.
Maintain food quality standards including appearance, and nutritional requirements.
Monitor temperatures of food to assure safety and quality standards are met; monitor water temperatures to assure proper temperature for sanitizing.
Serve food according to established guidelines and replenish serving containers as needed; serve and sell lunch items to faculty.
Clean cafeteria equipment, utensils and appliances and store food supplies; assure compliance with kitchen sanitation and safety procedures and regulations; clean refrigerators and storerooms as required.
Assist in storing unused food and supplies; dispose of unusable leftovers; utilize proper methods of handling foods to be stored.
Operate a variety of standard kitchen utensils and equipment including mixer, steamer, dishwasher, electric warmer, range, oven, cash register and other cafeteria equipment as required.
Records amounts of food sold and monies collected as assigned; assist with inventory and maintain routine records as directed.
Assist in other food service areas as needed; collect money and make correct change.
Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Principles and methods of quantity food service preparation, serving and storage.
Sanitation and safety practices related to handling, cooking, baking and serving food.
Methods of preparing and serving food in large quantities.
Methods of adjusting and extending recipes and proper substitutions.
Proper methods or storing equipment, materials and supplies.
Standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurements.
Health and safety regulations.
Basic record-keeping techniques.
Basic math and cashiering skills.

ABILITY TO:

Prepare and serve food in accordance with health and sanitation regulations.
Operate and maintain standard machines and equipment found in school cafeterias and kitchens.
Assist in preparing attractive, appetizing and nutritious meals for students and staff.
Lift, bend, reach and stand.
Follow, adjust and extend recipes.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Lift heavy objects.
Maintain route records.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Observe health and safety regulations.
Make change accurately.
Read and write at a level required for successful job performance.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diplomas or G.E.D.
One year experience in school food service preferred.
Valid bloodborne pathogens and right to know training certificates.
Successful completion of criminal background investigation.

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school cafeteria jobs in des moines ia

Kitchen Aide

PRN Temporary Food Service Worker I-Methodist

Food Service Worker I - Full Time Temporary

FOOD SERVICE WORKER (PART TIME)

Cafeteria Director

Custodian

COOK (PART TIME)

FOOD UNIT LEAD (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Nutrition Services Worker - Cafeteria Staff

Evening Custodian

Part Time Lunch and Recess Paraeducator- Oviatt Elementary

Floating Kitchen Lead

Paraprofessional - Westwood Elementary

Night Custodian- High School

Paraprofessional - Northwest Elementary

Custodian/Maintenance Utility - Ankeny High School

Paraprofessional - Centennial High School

Custodian/Maintenance Utility - Northeast Elementary

Substitute Custodian 2026-2027

Substitute General Nutrition Worker - 26-27

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