Food Service Worker

Food Service Worker – Part‑time – Loker School

Location: Loker School

Reports To: Principal, Kitchen Manager, Food Services Director

Work days/FTE: 8 hours/week;
School year Days:
Wednesday and Thursday

Salary/Benefits: Salary/benefits per agreement with WPS Food Service Association (no benefits)

Start Date: ASAP

FLSA Status: Non‑exempt

WPS is a high‑achieving west‑suburban district of 2,800 students. The district values diversity, equity, and belonging, and seeks employees who thrive in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.
• Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (C.O.R.I.), Sexual Offender Record Check (S.O.R.I.), and fingerprint.

• Experience in Food Service or related work is helpful, but training will be provided.

• Serv Safe Certification
• Allergy Awareness Certification
• Heartsaver CPR Certification

• Bilingual skills desirable but not required.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.

• Food preparation: salads, sandwiches, heating foods.
• Provide foods for students and staff with allergies or dietary restrictions.
• Adhere to Food Service Rules, Guidelines, and Safety standards (training provided).
• Operate kitchen equipment.
• Cashiering: working knowledge of Nutri Kids POS.
• Assist in daily clean‑up.
• Participate in staff development program (4–6 hours minimum).
• Collaborate effectively with supervisors, co‑workers, students, and teachers.
• Maintain physical health suitable for kitchen work.
• Present a neat and clean appearance appropriate for food service.
• Interact in a manner that conveys commitment to equity and belonging.
• Any other relative duties as assigned.

• Read material from computer monitor and printed documents.
• Hear voices and environmental noises.
• Communicate verbally and in writing.
• Remain in a stationary position for periods of time.
• Move through the kitchen, cafeteria, and school grounds.
• Operate kitchen equipment.
• Observe details at close range.
• Ensure safety of students and staff.
• Multitask and meet multiple demands from several people.
• Lift up to 30 lbs.
• Work in a moderate to loud noise environment.

Employees must be able to perform essential functions; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

The Superintendent reserves the right to re‑advertise any and all positions. All anticipated positions are subject to cancellation or change.

Wayland Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer that actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workforce and does not discriminate based on age, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and pregnancy‑related conditions, physical and intellectual differences, immigration status, homeless status, or any other class protected by law. It is committed to maintaining a harassment‑free school environment.