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Food Service Worker

Glenwood Community School District

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At a glance

Compensation
$13.69/hr
Location
Glenwood, IA
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Glenwood Community School District is hiring a Food Service Worker. The Glenwood Community School District seeks a Food Service Worker at Northeast Elementary to prepare, serve, and clean food items, maintain sanitation, and interact positively with students, parents, and staff under kitchen manager supervision.

Key focus areas include Attend work as required, Assist in preparing food items using standardized recipes, and Assist with portioning, serving, and kitchen clean-up.

Important skills include Food Service Equipment, Ovens, Steamers, Steam Jacketed Kettles, Dish Machine, and Slicer.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Food Service EquipmentOvensSteamersSteam Jacketed KettlesDish MachineSlicerMixersFood Production TechniquesFood Preparation PracticesEnglish

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentBackground Check ClearancePhysical ExaminationAbility to Stand for Extended PeriodsAbility to Withstand Heat and Temperature FluctuationsAbility to Work Simultaneously With Both HandsAbility to Lift 50 LbsAttendance

Full job description

Food Service Worker JobID: 1732

  • Position Type:

Food Service/ Food Service Worker (Cook / Server / Dishwasher)

  • Date Posted:

8/6/2026

  • Location:

Glenwood Northeast Elementary

  • Date Available:

August 2026

  • Closing Date:

Until Filled

The Glenwood Community School District is currently taking applications for a Food Service Worker at Northeast Elementary. The starting wage is $13.69 per hour.

FOOD SERVICE WORKER (COOK/SERVER/DISHWASHER)

GLENWOOD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS - CLASSIFIED STAFF JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Food Service Worker/Cook

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or the equivalent

  • Must pass required background checks and physical

  • Knowledge of food production techniques, preparation and serving practices.

  • Must be able to operate all food service equipment.

  • Must be able to read, write, and follow oral and written directions in English.

Essential Function:

  • Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.

  • Must be able to withstand heat and fluctuations in temperature.

  • Must be able to work simultaneously with both hands.

  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Reports To: Food Service Kitchen Manager

Consults With: Other kitchen employees

Position Goal: The food service worker under the supervision of the manager is responsible for preparing, serving, and clean-up activities.

Performance Responsibilities:

  • Attendance is necessary to be successful in this position.

  • Assists in preparing food items by using appropriate methods and standardized recipes as assigned by manager or supervisor.

  • Assists with portioning, serving, and kitchen clean-up.

  • Maintains standard of sanitation and safety.

  • Maintains good public relations with students, parents, faculty, and community.

  • Recognizes properly prepared food items by sight, taste, and smell.

  • Uses equipment as directed.

  • Uses ovens, steamers, steam jacketed kettles, dish machine, slicer, mixers, and other equipment.

  • Operates dish machine and complies with proper dish machine procedures.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Terms of Employment: Days students are in school and as needed for meals. Wage schedules shall be subject to annual review and modification by the Glenwood Board of Education or through the collective bargaining process, where one exists.

Evaluation: Food Service Director and Manager evaluate Food Service Worker once a year.

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