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Food Service Worker

Dubuque Community School District

1 Positions

ID: 73514

Posted On 07/09/2025

Job Overview

If applying for a specific school and hours, please indicate in cover letter.

We have a variety of hours available.

QUALIFICATIONS – PHYSICAL

Is physically able to work in a standing position for prolonged periods and to walk much of the time during the shift. Is able to stoop, crouch, bend, squat, push/pull and reach to perform various job duties. Has manual dexterity to handle knives and other pieces of kitchen equipment such as slicers, mixers, choppers, scoops, and scales.

Is able to lift 35 pounds unassisted and lift 50 pounds with help. Is able to work in warm and cold surroundings, occasionally extreme conditions. For example, - 10° F stocking freezers and up to 90° F in dish rooms and cooking areas.

QUALIFICATIONS – EDUCATIONAL

High school diploma or equivalency preferred. Demonstrate aptitude and competence for assigned responsibilities. Ability to perform basic math and understand multi-step written and oral instructions.

Ability to communicate in English with co-workers, students, and building staff.

Knowledgeable in different aspects of food service is preferred.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Prepares food according to a planned menu, and follows tested, uniform recipes. Determines if the finished product is of best quality in both flavor and appearance before it is served.

2. Is able to perform all aspects of food preparation in an efficient and pleasant manner.

3. Responsible for setting up service areas in a timely and orderly manner.

4. Responsible for the cleaning and storing of eating utensils, dishes, glassware, trays, pots, pans, and preparation equipment and other service kitchen equipment.

5. Assists in the portioning and serving of food items.

6. Assumes responsibility for seeing to it that during meal service periods the supply of food offered is replenished regularly.

7. Assists in the daily clean-up of the kitchen and service areas.

8. Performs cleaning of major equipment, refrigerators and storeroom areas at regularly scheduled intervals as designated by the cook manager or assistant cook manager.

9. Assists in the proper storage and disposal of unused foods.

10. Is able to operate various pieces of kitchen equipment such as dish machines, slicers, choppers, ovens, and other cooking equipment.

11. Reports equipment malfunctions to supervisor for repair and replacements.

12. Preforms cashier duties when required.

13. Maintains the highest standards of physical safety.

14. Maintains the highest standards of food safety and sanitation in accordance with county health department, HACCP, and DCSD’s Food & Nutrition Services standard operating procedures.

15. Understands what a reimbursable breakfast and lunch is under the NSLP & SBP.

16. Ability to work with a wide diversity of individuals together as a part of a team.

17. Commitment to working with the full range of diversity in our community, abiding by multicultural, gender-fair policies and practices.

18. Loyalty in words and actions to the district and its officials with a positive attitude.

19. Attends in-service training, workshops, etc., for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.

20. Performs other duties assigned by the Kitchen Manager or Food & Nutrition Managers as requested.

Primary Contact

12308

Jean Pfeiler

HR Coordinator,

563-552-3028

Phone

Phone

Phone

563-552-3026

Fax

[email protected]

Email

True

False

True

Job Details

Categories

Dietary

Education

Food and Beverage

Location

Dubuque, IA

Shift

First Shift

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Full or Part Time

Pay/Salary

$16.56 - $16.89

Benefits

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

Education

High School/GED

Company ID

971

Job REQ #

\# Positions

1

Start Date

20250709

End Date

20250901

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Dubuque Community School District

About the Company

The Dubuque Community School District reorganized in the early 1960's with the surrounding rural area and now serves a population of over 70,000. Presently, we have a student enrollment of approximately 10,120 students. A total staff of 2,522 employees (including 959 certified teachers, counselors and nurses) is presently employed by the Dubuque Community School District. The geographical area the Dubuque District serves is over 245 square miles and the District provides school bus transportation approximately 5,000 students each day.

Eighteen school buildings are utilized to house our educational program: two high schools, one alternative learning center, three middle schools, and twelve K-5 elementary schools. Other facilities are provided for transportation, maintenance, cafeteria, and administration.

Dubuque Public Schools provide a basic curriculum designed to meet the educational needs of children. Special programs include Title I, Learning Resource Services, Special Education, Talented and Gifted, and At-Risk.