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Food Service Staff - St Matthew Elementary School
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A Kitchen Staff assists with food preparation as directed by cooks, food supervisors or chefs. Cleans kitchen work areas and dishes. Prepares ingredients for dishes to be cooked, prepares beverages, and stocks salad bars or buffet tables.
$30,910 / year median in Iowa
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Food Service Staff - St Matthew Elementary School
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Xavier Catholic Schools - Cedar Rapids, Iowa This job is also posted in TeachIowa, Iowa's Marketplace for education jobs
Job Details
Job ID:
5904260
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Aug 26, 2026 3:26 PM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
Xavier Catholic Schools is looking for a part-time (under 30 hours) food service staff for St Matthew Elementary School and ELC!
Faith & Mission Statement Commitment:
Xavier Catholic Schools forms disciples unafraid to follow Jesus Christ. All who serve at Xavier Catholic Schools will witness by their behavior, actions, and words of life consistent with the teaching of the Catholic Church.
As a leader in a Catholic educational system, this position is expected to model and promote the mission of forming disciples unafraid to follow Jesus Christ. The HR Manager fosters a Christ-centered, respectful, and ethical work environment and upholds Catholic identity through every aspect of their leadership and decision making.
Position Summary:
Food Service Staff ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the school cafeteria and are responsible for the production of nutritious, appetizing meals for students and staff, while meeting all government and district regulations. Food Service Staff must also ensure the district is maximizing its resources and minimizing production costs. The following duties are not all inclusive. Other duties may be assigned
Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities:
Foster the Christian uniqueness of the learning community
Maintain required trainings as required by the State of Iowa, Archdiocese, and local site
Assist in the preparation of student and staff lunches
Operate computerized point of sales
Assist in the cleanup of the kitchen, dishwashing room, and dining room
Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
High school education or GED required
Prior food service or related field experience preferred
Skills and Competencies:
Ability to write, read and comprehend simple instructions and correspondence
Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community
Ability to effectively perform essential functions independently with minimal supervision
Ability to maintain confidentiality of employment and student matters
Ability to use good judgment and effective problem-solving skills
Demonstrate initiative, ingenuity, flexibility, and desire to expand personal knowledge and skill set
Preferably a practicing Catholic who lives the Gospel values
Enthusiastic supporter of Catholic faith and schools
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The employee is frequently required to walk and continuously required to stand. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and waist while performing the duties of this position. The employee will occasionally be required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described above are representative of the physical capabilities that must be met by an employee and the working conditions that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The employee constantly works around others, works with the public, and works inside. The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud. The employee has a greater than average risk of getting a minor injury such as a cut or burn while performing the duties of this job. The employee occasionally will be working in temperatures about 100 degrees and will be walking on slippery surfaces.
Position Type:
Part-time
Benefits
- Dental Insurance