Food Service Helper (Summer 2026) JobID: 410
Position Type:
Child Nutrition
Date Posted:
5/14/2026
Location:
District Wide
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Job Title: Food Service Helper (Summer 2026) Wage/Hour Status: Hourly (19 to 32 hours per week)
Reports to: Food Service Manager Pay Range: $12 an hour
Dept/School: Child Nutrition/District-Wide Term of Employment: 05/26/2026-06/30/2026
Purpose:
Prepare and serve food. Clean and maintain equipment and facilities. Assist other food service workers in the school kitchen as assigned by the CNS Manager/CNPM
Entry Level Skills/Knowledge:
Qualifications:
Must be eligible for employment in the United States.
Must be a legal resident of the United States.
Ability to read, write, understand, and speak English
Ability to count and perform simple mathematical calculations
Demonstrates ability to effectively communicate with students, parents, and employees
Must have the ability to get along well with others
Must have valid food handlers' card or must obtain one within 10 days of hire
High School Diploma or GED (Preferred)
Must have a valid driver's license or ID
Job Expectations:
Exercise's punctuality, dependability, and reliability in the performance of assigned duties
Establishes and maintains a good rapport with students, faculty, administration and public
Assumes assignments in a positive manner
Understands and complies with verbal and or written instructions
Attends to personal grooming - hygiene consistent with assigned duties a responsibility
Utilizes materials, equipment, and time wisely
Must assist in the preparation of the breakfast and lunch meals and serving line
Responsible for the security of assigned areas of responsibility
Assumes responsibility for safe working conditions and exercises safe working habits
Supports all-district local state and Federal regulations as instructed by the CNPM
Follow instructions in preparation of meals, portioning, garnishing, and serving
Follows safety standards in the preparation, serving, storing and disposal of product served
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Prepare fruits, vegetables, salads and/or beverages as assigned by CNS Manager and/or cook
Assist other CNS Workers as assigned by CNS Manager/cook to prepare foods for the cafeteria by performing any combination of the following tasks: Preparation of meats or main dishes including cleaning, cutting, slicing, or cooking meats, poultry, seafood, and cheese; Preparation of breads or baked goods; preparation and serving of other foods; weighing and measuring ingredients; carrying supplies, equipment, and food to and from storage, preparation, and service areas
Serve correct portions on serving line or replenish the line
Complete production records, inventories, and other documentation and assigned
Clean own working area and other areas as assigned
Assist in the orientation or training of CNS Workers as assigned
Perform all other job-related duties as assigned by CNS Manager
Equipment Used:
Ovens, range, steam jacketed kettle
Braising pan, fryer
Mixer, food chopper, meat slicer
Ice machine, refrigerator, freezer
Dish machine, steam table
Knives, and various other food preparation equipment and tools
Use of fire suppression equipment located in the cafeteria
Working Conditions:
Physical Demands:
Heavy lifting and carrying (up to 50 pounds)
Pushing
Reaching within a wide range of motion
Use of fingers, hands, arms, and legs
Standing and walking (up to 6 hours)
Repeated bending
Occasional climbing
Specific visual requirement (reading instructions, operating the cash register, calculator, computer measuring ingredients and assessing product quality)
Taste acuity
Ability to distinguish basic colors
11.Specific hearing requirement (hear clearly in a noisy environment)
Operation of motor vehicle
Must have strength and endurance to withstand any physical activity during working hours
Must be mentally and emotionally stable and able to work in a high pressure, high-stress environment, and function well under demands of physically strenuous work, mentally demanding responsibilities and emotionally challenging situations involving food service employees, students, staff, parents, vendors, and others
Environment:
Excessive heat and excessive cold
Excessive noise, intermittently
Solvents, grease, oils, fumes, and hazardous chemicals
Hazardous chemicals
Electrical and gas appliances
Workaround machinery with moving parts
Work on ladders
Unusual fatigue factor (time pressure to complete work in a limited amount of time with frequent interruptions)
Working with hands in water and harsh chemicals
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please complete all sections of the application.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
The information contained on this document may be translated at your convenience, please contact Nessa Lozoya (Human Resources Generalist) at (915) 886-6504 or
Fernando Garnica (Executive Director of Human Resources ) at (915) 886-6501.
La información contenida en este documento puede traducirse a su conveniencia, por favor comuníquese con Nessa Lozoya (Generalista de Recursos Humanos) al (915) 886-6504 o Fernando Garnica (Director Ejecutivo de Recursos Humanos) al (915) 886-6501.
The Anthony Independent School District does not discriminate in its educational programs or employment practices on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, citizenship, military status, disability, genetic information, gender stereotyping and perceived sexuality, or on any other basis prohibited by law.
El Distrito Escolar Independiente de Anthony no discrimina en los programas de educación o en prácticas de empleo usando el criterio de raza, color, edad, sexo, religión, origen nacional, estado civil, ciudadanía, estado militar, discapacidad, información genética, estereotipo sexual o sexualidad percibida, u otra práctica prohibida por la ley.