Summer Food Service Worker

Boone Community School District

Job Location:

Boone, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
Food Service/Food Service Worker

Date Posted:
4/8/2026

Location:
Boone Community School District

Date Available:
06/03/2026

Closing Date:
04/24/2026

The Boone Community School District has made a significant effort to live our motto Expect the Success.

Boone Community School District is located 10 minutes west of Ames and roughly 1 hour north of the Des Moines Metro staff work daily to Value the Uniqueness of All Give a Fresh Start Each Day Partner with Families Develop Positive Character and Ensure Learning.
We have earned a reputation for being an innovative and progressive school district that includes $43million in building projects to be completed by the fall of 2023. This includes aPre-K-1st grade early childhood learning center and a multipurpose education City of Boone is a great place to live grow and play.
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Title: Summer Food Service Worker
Reports To: Director of Food Service
Hours: 6hrs/ 5 days per week (M-F) starting June 3rd 2026- August 15th 2026

Job Goal: To provide each studentwith a nutritious and high quality meal prepared in a safe and efficient environment.

Required Education and Certification:

High School diploma or GED
ServeSaf Certification

Required skills and abilities:

Oral and written communication skills
English language skills
Interpersonal relations skills
Basic math and accounting skills.
Maintainconfidentiality in all aspects of the job
Manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions
Diffuse and managestressful situations
Basic computer skills
Customer service skills
Critical thinking and problem solving skills
Organizational skills
Stand for extended periods of time
Lift 50lbs on a frequent basis
Promote and follow building and departmental policies
Apply and follow all school district policies and state of Iowa laws.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:

Computers
Tablets
Point of Sales Operating Systems
Basic kitchen equipment knowledge
Phone System
Google Workspace

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Listed below are the essential tasks required for this job.

Job Tasks Descriptions

Communicates and demonstrates customer service approach of the Food Services Program.

Use proper food handling cooking techniques and food safety procedures.

Participatesin the proper food preparationand serving of meals according to the Food Service Department Standards.

Assists withproper receiving storage and inventorying of all food storage areas paper chemicals and smallwaresaccording to the Food Service Department Standards.

Ensures the freshness of all prepared items by implementing proper rotation of food items prepared properly wrapping and labeling prepared food items and following forecast production numbers.

Helps maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of all kitchen food storage and preparation areas.

Assists with meal service preparation at the school site. Follows standardized recipesportion sizes menu compliance andutilize proper equipment and techniques.

Follows a smoothflow of service and coordinates to assure that the students staff and faculty have a pleasurable dining experience.

Accurately inputsallfood production recordsand meal count data required for theNational School Lunch Program.

Foster district commitment to excellence and equity by ensuring that employees and students are valued respected and provided a positive work/learning environment.

Establish positive relations with internal and external customers including students staff and school administration parents and community members.

Perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES	Amount of Time
None	Under 1/3	1/3 to 2/3	Over 2/3
Stand	.	.	.X
Walk	.	.	.X
Sit	.	X	.	.
Use hands to finger handle or feel	.	.	.X

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES	Amount of Time
None	Under 1/3	1/3 to 2/3	Over 2/3
Reach with hands and arms	.	.	X	.X
Climb or balance	.	.	X	.X
Stoop kneel crouch or crawl	.	.X	.
Talk	.	.	X	.X
Hear	.	.	X	.X
Taste	.	.X	.
Smell	.	.X	.

WEIGHT AND FORCE DEMANDS	Amount of Time
None	Under 1/3	1/3 to 2/3	Over 2/3
Up to 10 pounds	.	.	.	X
Up to 25 pounds	.	.	.	X
Up to 50 pounds	.	.	X	.
Up to 100 pounds	.	X	.	.
More than 100 pounds	X	.	.	.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS	Amount of Time
None	Under 1/3	1/3 to 2/3	Over 2/3
Compare	.	X
Analyze	.	X
Communicate	.	X
Copy	.	X	.
Coordinate	.	.	X	.
Instruct	.	.	.X
Compute	.	.	X	.
Synthesize	X	.	.	.
Evaluate	.	X	.	.
Use Interpersonal Skills	.	.	.X
Compile	.	X	.	.
Negotiate	X	.	.	.

WORK ENVIRONMENT	Amount of Time
None	Under 1/3	1/3 to 2/3	Over 2/3
Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)	.	X	.	.X
Work near moving mechanical parts	.	.	X	.
Work in high precarious places	X	.	.	.
Fumes or airborne particles	.	.	.X
Toxic or caustic chemicals	.	.X	.
Outdoor weather conditions	.X	.	.
Extreme cold (non-weather)	.	X	.	.
Extreme heat (non-weather)	.	X	.	.
Risk of electrical shock	X	.	.	.
Work with explosives	X	.	.	.
Risk of radiation	X	.	.	.
Vibration	.	X	.	.

VISION DEMANDS	REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
No special vision requirements	.
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)	X
Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)	.
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)	X
Peripheral vision	.
Depth perception	.
Ability to adjust focus	X

NOISE LEVEL	Level of noise typical in the work environment for this job
Very quiet	.
Quiet	.
Moderate
Loud	.X
Very loud	.

Boone Community School District is an equal opportunity employer. If you have questions or a grievance contact the BCSD Equity Coordinator Mrs. Jill Janes at BCSD 500 7th Street Boone Iowa 50036; .

Position Type:Food Service/Food Service WorkerDate Posted:4/8/2026Location:Boone Community School DistrictDate Available:06/03/2026 Closing Date: 04/24/2026The Boone Community School District has made a significant effort to live our motto Expect the Success.Boone Community School District is locat...