Jefferson County Public Schools

Student Nutrition - Cafeteria Worker

Jefferson County Public Schools  •  Onsite  •  15 hours ago
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Job Description

  • Position advertised internally from 7/13/26 to 7/18/26. External applicants are encouraged to apply by 7/25/26.
  • 3 Hrs (Anticipated 10:30am-1:30pm)


TITLE: School Food Service Worker

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. High School diploma preferred
  2. Able to read and understand recipes
  3. Meets required physical examination
  4. Hours may change during year due to schedules and number of students participating


REPORTS TO: School Food Service Manager and/or the Director of Student Nutrition School Food Service Manager

SUPERVISES: None

JOB GOAL: To serve the students attractive and nutritious meals, according to USDA standards for Child Feeding Programs, in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness, and warmth

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Checks assignment sheets, as posted by Manager, for weekly assignments
  2. Follows instructions given by Manager on positions to work, being flexible according to the needs of the day
  3. Prepares food according to the planned menu and tested recipes
  4. Makes notes on acceptability of food items by students
  5. Maintains the highest standards of safety and cleanliness in the kitchen
  6. Assists in the preparation and serving of food in a quick and pleasant manner and sees that the supply of food offered is replenished regularly
  7. Assists in daily cleanup of kitchen and service areas
  8. Stores or disposes of unused food in proper manner
  9. Assists in the storage of commodities, food items, and supplies, as received
  10. Assists in the cleaning of ovens, refrigerators, storerooms or any cleaning job designated by manager
  11. Works in dish room, as assigned, either scraping dishes, operating dishwasher, or stacking clean dishes and storing in proper area
  12. Maintains the trash and garbage collection in a neat and sanitary way
  13. Calls immediately for manager and an attending teacher in the event of any problem involving students; any incident involving physical confrontation; any incident that appears to be of more than momentary disruption
  14. Attends School Food Service meetings when possible
  15. Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor


PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Lift floor to table up to 50 pounds/lift table to chest up to 50 pounds/lift table to overhead up to 25 pounds
  • Carry up to 50 pounds
  • Climb up to 50 steps up/down
  • Push/Pull up to 75 pounds
  • Prolonged periods of standing



TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

  • Days per fiscal year: Length of school year not to exceed 175 pupil attendance days, 4 holidays and 1in-service day
  • Salary Schedule: G1 on Classified Position Index
  • FLSA Status: Non-Exempt


EVALUATION:
Performance of the position will be evaluated by the School Food Service Manager and/or the Director of Student Nutrition

Jefferson County Public Schools

About Jefferson County Public Schools

— 30th largest school district in the U.S.

— 96,000+ students

— 17,400+ full- and part-time employees, including 6,800+ certified teachers

Vision

All JCPS students graduate prepared, empowered, and inspired to reach their full potential and contribute as thoughtful, responsible citizens of our diverse shared world.

Mission

To challenge and engage each learner to grow through effective teaching and meaningful experiences with caring, supportive environments

Core Values

• Caring—All JCPS children are nurtured as if they are our own.

• Equity—All students receive an education that gives them what they need to thrive through differentiated supports focused on removing social factors as a predictor of success.

• Excellence—Empowering people to lead, create, and innovate is essential to creating a culture of excellence.

• Respect—All students, staff, and families are treated with dignity and respect as members of a safe and welcoming learning community.

• Individuality—Children learn differently and require personalized approaches to learning.

• Diversity—Our diversity is a strength—differences of each are assets of the whole.

• Opportunity—Effective teaching is the most powerful tool for engaging and motivating students to reach their full potential.

• Creativity—The abilities to create, innovate, and solve challenging problems are critical skills for educators and children to develop and employ in teaching and learning.

• Collaboration—Relationships, cooperation, and partnerships among students, staff, families, and community are fundamental to the success of our students.

• Stewardship—Adults model integrity, respect, and responsibility through mindful stewardship of talents, resources, and time.

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Louisville, KY
Year Founded
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