Food Service I-Full Time JobID: 515
Position Type:
Nutrition Services/Food Service I- Full-Time
Date Posted:
4/20/2026
Location:
Valdez City Schools
Date Available:
August 2026
Closing Date:
05/04/2026
District:
Valdez City Schools Additional Information: Show/Hide
Valdez City Schools is currently seeking applicants for a full-time Food Service position. This position is for the 2026-2027 school year and starts in August 2026.
SUMMARY: Under direct supervision of the Food Service Manager and Business Manager, this position works to serve the students and staff of Valdez City Schools with attractive and nutritious meals in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness, and friendliness. In addition to keeping the cafeteria neat and clean, this position also performs a variety of tasks preparing and serving breakfasts and lunches for their assigned building.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Assists in the preparation of food from approved recipes and prepares cafeteria and front line for lunch in a quick and timely manner.
Serves students and staff from the cafeteria counter.
Removes used dishes and assists in the cleaning of dishes, counters, tables, and equipment as directed.
Performs related duties as required, including duties at special meal functions.
Assists Food Service Manager and Food Service II workers by performing duties such as baking, vegetable/salad preparation, meat cutting, etc.
Maintains the weekly cleanliness of walk-ins, coolers, and freezers.
COMPETENCIES:
Ability to maintain confidential information.
Aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities.
Ability to relate positively and cooperatively with students, other District employees, and school patrons.
Ability to follow verbal and written directions with minimum supervision.
Knowledge of appropriate food handling procedures.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: This position may occasionally assist in the supervision of substitute workers.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: This job operates indoors in a kitchen environment. This role routinely uses a variety of equipment in the production of school breakfasts and lunches.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 75 pounds with assistance. Additional physical abilities include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling, stooping/crouching, reaching overhead/handling, repetitive use of hands, speaking, hearing conversations, and near/far visual acuity, depth perception, and field of vision.
POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK: This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7 hours/day. This position operates for 184 days out of the year and is a year-to-year position.
Salary Grade Level B (see attached Class Salary Schedule)
TRAVEL: Travel is not expected for this position.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience working in food service production.
Current food handlers' card.
Valid State of Alaska driver's license.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILTY QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate will be required to present a valid criminal background check upon hire.
EEO STATEMENT: Valdez City School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by local, state, or federal law. This policy will prevail in all matters concerning staff, students, the public, educational facilities, programs, services, and activities, and with whom the district does business.
Valdez City Schools benefits package:
Tuition Reimbursement with Superintendent preapproval.
HEALTH INSURANCE
Currently monthly employee paid premium is less than $100 per family for medical, RX, dental, vision, & hearing. Basic life insurance policy is provided. Benefits become effective following 30 worked days.
Pay Scale attached.
FLSA Status: Non-exempt