Food Service Worker

Pleasant Valley Community School District • Bettendorf, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This opening is for a Food Service Worker at Pleasant Valley High School for the 2026-2027 school year. The position requires the individual to be physically able to work in a standing position for prolonged periods, walk frequently, and work in warm surroundings. Manual dexterity is needed to handle various kitchen equipment, and the ability to lift materials up to 45 pounds is required. The role involves responsibilities such as understanding Type A meal requirements, potentially specializing in cooking, baking, or salad preparation, assisting in food portioning and serving, operating kitchen equipment, setting up service areas, cleaning the lunchroom, and possibly acting as a cashier or ticket puncher. The district is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.

Requirements

• Is physically able to work in a standing position for prolonged periods and to walk much of the time during the day.
• Is able to work in warm surroundings.
• Has manual dexterity to handle knives and other pieces of kitchen equipment such as slicers, mixers, choppers, and scales.
• Is able to lift materials weighing up to 45 pounds.
• Medium Work - lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently or up to 10 lbs. constantly.
• Stooping and kneeling occasionally.
• Reaching, talking, and hearing frequently.
• Must be able to remain mobile throughout the work day.

Responsibilities

• Is knowledgeable in the Type A meal requirements.
• May have specialized responsibilities such as cooking, baking, or salad preparation.
• May assist in the portioning and serving of food items.
• Uses ovens, griddles, fryers, steamers, steam kettles, dish machines, slicers, mixers, and other equipment.
• May assist in setting up service areas.
• May clean lunchroom after use.
• May be a cashier or ticket puncher.
• Performs such other duties as assigned by the manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees