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Estimated Pay info$17 per hour
Hours Full-time
Location Topeka, Kansas

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Job Description

REPORTS TO: FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICE SPECIALIST/FOOD SERVICE MANAGER

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

9 Month Calendar

Salary and work year to be determined by the 501 Board of Education

Employees hired after July 1, 1997 will follow the Food Service Worker-A duty calendar

Works 2-4.5 hours per day in a Magnet School, Middle or High School

Must attend and successfully complete Food Safety Basics class within the first six months of employment, and once every 5 years

Food and Nutrition Services staff members are strongly encouraged to join SNA and SHAW-Wa, professional organizations for school food service staff, and attend elective continuing education classes

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or GED is desirable

Basic math skills

Ability to read and write the English language

Demonstrate knowledge of food safety basics

Ability to lift 20-50 pounds

Ability to stand up to 4 hours

Knowledge of portion sizes

Ability to work with others

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To serve food to a cafeteria tray line, prepare food in a kitchen, and perform cleaning activities. May assist in the effective overall operations of the Food and Nutrition Services Program at different kitchen locations as needed.

Preparation of food items

Prepare food carts

Set food in steam tables

Serve food

Clean and Sanitize all food service areas and equipment

Maintain and order supplies as needed

Unloading and putting away stock

Take and document temperatures

Prepare for next shift

Wash dishes as needed

Other duties as assigned


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Posting ID: 1271661263 Posted: 2026-06-25 Job Title: Food Service Worker