Job Description

School or Department

West High

Food and Nutrition Services - 190 days Official Calendar

Date

11/14/25

Start Time

10:00 am

End Time

1:30 pm

Number of Hours/Day

3.5 hrs/5 days

Classification

Worker

New Assignment Date

ASAP




INTERNAL BIDDERS: OPEN THRU 11/25/25 @ 4 P.M. INTERNAL BIDDERS MUST APPLY BY COMPLETING AN INTERNAL APPLICATION VIA THE DISTRICT WEBSITE.

All other current district employees (not FNS), or external applicants apply online by completing the external application.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS (will hire externally if no internal bidders): OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Rate of Pay: $15.34/hr

Duties & Responsibilities:

(Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)

1. Assists in setting up service areas, portioning, and/or serving food items.

2. Assists with the cleaning and storing of kitchen equipment. May assist with garbage removal and the


cleaning of floors and cafeteria tables.

3. May assist cooks with assembly of complex recipes.

4. May heat convenience foods per manufacturer/district instructions.

5. Utilizes various pieces of food service equipment for preparation, service and clean up.

6. Assists in controlling food and supply costs with proper handling, storage techniques, and portion control.

7. Maintains standards of sanitation, safety, production, service, and food quality.

8. Ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors and other team members.

9. Maintains good public relations with students, parents, faculty, and the community.

10. May be required to cover in buildings other than the one assigned.

11. Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Physical Requirements of Position:

PHYSICAL - The worker is physically able to work in a standing position for prolonged periods and to walk much of the time during the day; is able to work in very warm surroundings; has manual dexterity to handle knives and other pieces of kitchen equipment; and is able to lift materials weighing at least 46 pounds. May be required to climb stairs.

Special Qualification Required/Desired:

(Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)

-EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE- The School Food Service Worker shall possess competence in the above stated areas of responsibility. It is required that the worker has a high school diploma or GED.

The Davenport Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.