Kenton County School District
Student Nutrition - Cafeteria Worker
Kenton County School District, Villa Hills, Kentucky, United States
Position Type:
School Nutrition/Cafeteria Worker
Date Posted: 9/8/2025
Location: River Ridge Elementary
Date Available: 09/14/2025
Closing Date: Until Filled
Internal Transfer Deadline: September 13, 2025 7 Hrs (6:30-2)
TITLE: School Food Service Worker
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School diploma preferred Able to read and understand recipes Meets required physical examination Hours may change during year due to schedules and number of students participating
REPORTS TO: School Food Service Manager and/or the Director of Student Nutrition School Food Service Manager
SUPERVISES: None
JOB GOAL: To serve the students attractive and nutritious meals, according to USDA standards for Child Feeding Programs, in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness, and warmth
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Checks assignment sheets, as posted by Manager, for weekly assignments Follows instructions given by Manager on positions to work, being flexible according to the needs of the day Prepares food according to the planned menu and tested recipes Makes notes on acceptability of food items by students Maintains the highest standards of safety and cleanliness in the kitchen Assists in the preparation and serving of food in a quick and pleasant manner and sees that the supply of food offered is replenished regularly Assists in daily cleanup of kitchen and service areas Stores or disposes of unused food in proper manner Assists in the storage of commodities, food items, and supplies, as received Assists in the cleaning of ovens, refrigerators, storerooms or any cleaning job designated by manager Works in dish room, as assigned, either scraping dishes, operating dishwasher, or stacking clean dishes and storing in proper area Maintains the trash and garbage collection in a neat and sanitary way Calls immediately for manager and an attending teacher in the event of any problem involving students; any incident involving physical confrontation; any incident that appears to be of more than momentary disruption Attends School Food Service meetings when possible Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Lift floor to table up to 50 pounds/lift table to chest up to 50 pounds/lift table to overhead up to 25 pounds Carry up to 50 pounds Climb up to 50 steps up/down Push/Pull up to 75 pounds Prolonged periods of standing
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Days per fiscal year: Length of school year not to exceed 175 pupil attendance days, 4 holidays and 1in-service day Salary Schedule: G1 on Classified Position Index FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
EVALUATION: Performance of the position will be evaluated by the School Food Service Manager and/or the Director of Student Nutrition
Date Posted: 9/8/2025
Location: River Ridge Elementary
Date Available: 09/14/2025
Closing Date: Until Filled
Internal Transfer Deadline: September 13, 2025 7 Hrs (6:30-2)
TITLE: School Food Service Worker
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School diploma preferred Able to read and understand recipes Meets required physical examination Hours may change during year due to schedules and number of students participating
REPORTS TO: School Food Service Manager and/or the Director of Student Nutrition School Food Service Manager
SUPERVISES: None
JOB GOAL: To serve the students attractive and nutritious meals, according to USDA standards for Child Feeding Programs, in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness, and warmth
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Checks assignment sheets, as posted by Manager, for weekly assignments Follows instructions given by Manager on positions to work, being flexible according to the needs of the day Prepares food according to the planned menu and tested recipes Makes notes on acceptability of food items by students Maintains the highest standards of safety and cleanliness in the kitchen Assists in the preparation and serving of food in a quick and pleasant manner and sees that the supply of food offered is replenished regularly Assists in daily cleanup of kitchen and service areas Stores or disposes of unused food in proper manner Assists in the storage of commodities, food items, and supplies, as received Assists in the cleaning of ovens, refrigerators, storerooms or any cleaning job designated by manager Works in dish room, as assigned, either scraping dishes, operating dishwasher, or stacking clean dishes and storing in proper area Maintains the trash and garbage collection in a neat and sanitary way Calls immediately for manager and an attending teacher in the event of any problem involving students; any incident involving physical confrontation; any incident that appears to be of more than momentary disruption Attends School Food Service meetings when possible Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Lift floor to table up to 50 pounds/lift table to chest up to 50 pounds/lift table to overhead up to 25 pounds Carry up to 50 pounds Climb up to 50 steps up/down Push/Pull up to 75 pounds Prolonged periods of standing
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Days per fiscal year: Length of school year not to exceed 175 pupil attendance days, 4 holidays and 1in-service day Salary Schedule: G1 on Classified Position Index FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
EVALUATION: Performance of the position will be evaluated by the School Food Service Manager and/or the Director of Student Nutrition