Food Services Assistant

Boulder Valley School District • ERIE, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Food Services Assistant supports daily school meal operations at Meadowlark School in Erie, Colorado. The role prepares and serves meals according to menus and Food Services Department Standard Operating Procedures, including reheating food, setting up the salad bar, presenting service-line items, and maintaining a clean and safe kitchen. Working with the Kitchen Satellite Lead, the assistant receives and stores supplies, manages food rotation and labeling, records temperatures and production information, assists with inventory, and performs cashiering and other meal-sales tasks. The position follows food-safety and allergen procedures and contributes to efficient service and a positive, inclusive environment through respectful communication and teamwork with students, staff, families, and the school community.

This is a regular, ongoing position scheduled for 16.24 hours per week over a 9-month work year. The stated hiring pay range is $18.14–$22.64 per hour; the position pay range is $18.14–$24.98. Salary placement varies according to experience and education. The position starts November 2, 2026.

Requirements

• Submit a completed BVSD online application.
• Read, write, and speak English and pass the English component of the interview process.
• Pass a post-offer physical.
• Pass the Food Services Online Training Assessment by the end of the probationary period.
• Proficiently operate kitchen equipment within the probationary period.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds frequently.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of food-service work experience.
• Basic personal-computing, keyboarding, and word-processing skills.
• Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient operation of the QSP point-of-sale software system.
• Understanding of and ability to follow HACCP Standard Operating Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Reheat main courses and side dishes, prepare and serve salad-bar items, and serve meals according to department procedures.
• Communicate the Food Services Program philosophy and provide information about the District Wellness Policy, meals, food sources, recipes, and program goals.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in kitchen, cafeteria, storage, refrigeration, freezer, and site office areas.
• Work assigned meal-service periods as a server or cashier according to site needs.
• Follow menu instructions and portion sizes, use appropriate equipment, and work with coworkers to maintain smooth service and a positive dining experience.
• Receive, store, and inventory food, paper goods, chemicals, and dry stores according to department procedures.
• Rotate food appropriately, wrap and label prepared items, and prepare assigned quantities to maintain freshness.
• Assist with accurate entry of production and meal-count data required for National School Lunch Program compliance.
• Review student allergen reports and follow established procedures for preparing and serving meals to students with allergies.
• Assist the Kitchen Satellite Lead with reporting sales transactions and account balances, collecting funds, processing advance payments, and preparing daily deposit slips.
• Record and maintain equipment, food-production, and food-transport temperature logs, and complete mandatory training.
• Promote an excellent and equitable environment where employees and students are valued and respected.
• Establish positive relationships with students, staff, school administration, parents, and community members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may receive free high-quality health and dental coverage, vision coverage, supplemental life insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, personalized benefits, identity-theft protection, flexible spending plans, retirement savings plans, and an EcoPass. Benefit eligibility applies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed