Part-time Food Service Worker

FLSA Classification
Non-Exempt

Safety Designation
Safety Sensitive

Reports to
Kitchen Coordinator

Starting Salary
$15.00

Contract Length
12 Months

Hours
Monday-Thursday 8:00am-12:00pm
Friday 8:00am-11:45am

Application Deadline
June 21 2026

Job Description
Summary:
Performs a wide range of duties involved with preparing and serving foods and beverages in one or more areas of our food service operation. Prepares salads hot foods and cold foods serves foods from counters or steam tables and serves as a cashier.

Essential functions
Performs cashiering duties as required
Follows prescribed menu in setting up hot and cold food lines; chooses proper utensils and sets steam line to appropriate temperature for menu items; checks food temperatures and prepares service areas prior to service; may operate service area cooking equipment as assigned
Conveys food and supplies from main kitchen to serving site either by carrying or by utilizing a manual cart
Prepares hot and cold meat and vegetables dishes soups sauces beverages salads sandwiches pie fillings baked goods desserts salad dressings and similar food items
Serves a range of hot and cold food items from counters and steam tables; adds relishes and garnishes according to instructions; ensures that appropriate portions are served
Replenishes foods silverware glassware dishes and trays at serving stations orders and replenishes condiments
Attends to day-to-day problems and needs concerning equipment and food supplies; assesses inventory needs and prepares appropriate orders for purveyors
Provides training to students performing related work enrolled in a culinary program
Services customers and interacts with employees with a pleasant patient and friendly attitude.

Competencies
Excellent customer service: Be consistently courteous and helpful to customers acknowledge regular customers work to resolve issues quickly even when it requires extra work and being positive and friendly even in difficult situations.
Cash management: Demonstrate ability to operate Point-of-Sale (POS) system perform basic math accurately count back change to cash customers balance cash drawer and all handle transactions accurately and thoroughly.

Supervisory responsibilities
None

Work environment
The Food Service Worker typically works in a kitchen dining and/or classroom environment but the mission of the school may require work in other workplaces. This position may require evening and/or weekend hours to accommodate activities such as Board meetings and representation of Great Plains at public events.

Duties involves moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures dirt dust fumes smoke unpleasant odors and/or loud noises. Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks which require following basic safety and sanitation precautions.

Physical demands
While performing the duties of this position the food service worker is constantly required move/position objects up to 35 pounds move about their work area building and/or across campus. The food service worker will stand and/or walk for prolonged periods of time throughout the entire work shift.

Travel required
Occasional travel within and outside of the Great Plains Technology Center district may be required.

Required education and experience
High school diploma or equivalency
Food Handlers permit

Preferred education and experience
Prior food service experience such as fast food prep work food handling and cashier

Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice at the discretion of the Superintendent and/or their designee.

Notice of Non-Discrimination
Great Plains Technology Center does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin age sex disability marital status or veteran status in any of its activities or operations. If you have any questions about equal opportunity please contact; Human Resources

Great Plains Technology Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer