Food Service Worker​/Comet Kids Aide

Food Service Worker/ Comet Kids Aide  

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Lunch/Recess Aide
• Date Posted:
  7/9/2025
• Date Available:
  
  08/24/2026

Food Service Worker
Mon
- Fri 10a-2p $17/ hour

Mon-Fri 2p-5:45p $26/ hour

Total hours: 7.25 per day- 36.25 weekly 165 days/ year

During Summer, hours are 40 hours/ week as a Comet Kids Aide at $26/ hour.

The Food Service Worker prepares and serves nutritious meals for school breakfasts and lunches, and maintains a safe and sanitary kitchen.

• Prepares breakfasts and lunches according to nutrition standards.
• Serves meals in a timely manner and in the correct proportions.
• Assists with the cleaning of trays, dishes, cooking pans, and utensils; takes care of recycling.
• Assists in cleaning counters,salad bar, stove, and equipment.
• Assists with ordering supplies.
• Unpacks, rotates stock, inventories, and sorts grocery deliveries.
• Follows Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP); takes temperature of all coolers/freezers.
• Complies with food regulations in health plans and 504s.
• Follows all federal and state requirements regarding food preparation.

Education:

High school degree, GED, or equivalent.

• Knowledge of care and use of kitchen equipment and appliances and proper sanitation methods.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the ethical guidelines applicable to the position as outlined by professional organizations and/or federal state and local laws, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to calculate measurements.
• Knowledge of the organizational and communication channels of KCS.
• Skills in oral and written communication.
• Assess the needs of children.
• Maintain complete and accurate records.
• Professionally interact with all members of the community.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders.
• Prioritize and schedule work tasks. Complete tasks within established deadlines.
• Produce quality, accurate work. Work productively.
• Maintain an effective organizational system.
• Demonstrate initiative and flexibility to adjust to unexpected changes in work demands.
• Admit mistakes and learn from them.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrate a consistent work attitude. Has an excellent work commitment.
• Identify the appropriate steps to reach goals and carry them out.
• Maintain a positive attitude in daily routine and in unexpected, stressful, or emergency situations.
• The ability to listen and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• The ability to communicate clearly, orally, or in writing.
• The ability to use a computer and copier/printer.
• The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
• The ability to assume initiative and work independently.
• The ability to multitask.
• The ability to work effectively with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Under the direction of the Comet Kids Supervisor, engages in lessons, games, and activities with the Comet Kids students to provide a caring and nurturing environment for all students attending the Comet Kids program.

• Assist Comet Kids Supervisor with
  
  Activities:
  
  play, crafts, lessons, snacks, lunches and games.
• Monitor behavior of students for appropriateness and need for discipline; address safety and emergency needs.
• Accompany students on outings, field trips, and special activities.
• Assist students get to special activities, etc.
• Engage in one-to-one and group activities with children.
• Relay children's special needs to the Supervisor.
• Administer medication to students where applicable.
• Recommend ideas, identify problems, and aid in problem-solving.
• Give encouragement and praise for students' accomplishments to help build self-esteem.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for updating student records as needed.
• Help to implement Comet Kids policies, and procedures.
• Report any equipment and supply concerns to the Comet Kids supervisor.
• Support to implement emergency policies and procedures
• Maintain student and staff emergency information as needed.

• HS Diploma/ GED or at least 2 years of child care experience
• CPR certification
• First aid certification
• AED certification

• Requires knowledge of standard office equipment such as personal computer, copier, fax, and associated equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret information, write reports and correspondence, speak in front of a group, and communicate effectively with a variety of people.
• Ability to compile and maintain accurate records and files.
• Ability to interpret and apply KCS policies and procedures and state laws, rules, and regulations, and to apply them with good judgment in a variety of situations.
• Ability to manage conflict between students, parents, and staff by utilizing problem-solving skills and a positive approach.
• Proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, and database management software.
• Knowledge of FERPA laws and ability to maintain confidentiality with student and staff information.