Food Service Aide - Multiple Positions / Locations Available (2026-2027 School Year)

Wichita Public Schools•Wichita, KS

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Building Principal, Cafeteria Manager when applicable, and Program Supervisor, the primary function of this position is meal serving, and cleaning of area and equipment. This role involves assisting with food preparation, serving lines, and general cleaning of the kitchen and serving areas. The position requires maintaining sanitation and food safety standards, and may involve occasional travel between schools. Employees are expected to demonstrate professionalism, confidentiality, and effective communication skills.

Requirements

Ability to exhibit a high degree of independent judgment, discretion and decision-making.
Ability to plan, organize, make decisions, and determine priorities, changing assignments on short notice, maintaining composure and performing responsibilities under pressure.
Ability to work effectively as a team member as well as a team leader, team oriented.
Ability to work in a diversified workplace, establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Ability to relate in a professional manner to all levels of personnel and students within the district, and to maintain positive professional relationships with customers, vendors, staff and personnel of other departments.
Display a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance.
Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written in order to communicate with others inside and outside of the organization for the purpose of giving and obtaining information.
Ability to communicate effectively with a supervisor when their discretion is needed.
Basic computer proficiency and the ability to effectively use Microsoft Word and Outlook which will be determined and validated by testing.
Must be detailed oriented.
Knowledge of various types of materials and procedures used in the area is essential.
Ability to handle multiple priorities.
Use good judgment to make decisions on recurring assignments.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Must attend a Food Safety Basics class within 6 months of hire.
Reliable transportation to travel between buildings as needed is required.
Basic math skills which will be determined and verified by testing.
Basic computer skills which will be determined and verified by testing.

Nice To Haves

A high school diploma or GED equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with arrangement of serving lines and service of food, following menu and portion sizes as provided and meeting meal service standards.
Assist with food preparation and garnishing as needed.
Perform general cleaning, which may include sweeping and mopping of floors of kitchen and serving line areas, equipment, pots and pans, and transport carts.
Lift and carry food and supply items to workstations.
Maintain sanitation and food safety standards.
Perform other assigned duties as may be required by the Building Principal, Supervisor of Elementary Programs, and/or Supervisor of Secondary Programs.
Inspect all delivered food to ensure required quality standards and quantities are met.
Maintain HACCP records as required by Nutrition Services Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Calculate needed food and supply items on an as needed basis.
Supervise student helpers as appropriate.
Perform cashing duties for a lunch and/or a la carte line, and reports to the manager an accurate accounting of money collected on the line.
Maintain Sales records as required by Nutrition Services Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Complete the cashiers’ reports.