Food and Nutrition Services Worker​/calendar

Overview

School: West High

Position Available: Food and Nutrition Services 4.75 hr Worker (190 days/school year calendar)

Start Time: 9:15 am – 2:00 pm

Internal Bidders: Open through 1/28/26 at 4:00 PM. Internal bidders must apply by completing an internal application via the district website.

External Applicants: Open until filled. External applicants may apply online by completing the external application. If no internal bidders are available, the district may hire externally.

Rate of Pay: $15.34/hr

Note: All current district employees (not FNS) or external applicants should apply online as indicated.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

The Davenport Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Assists in setting up service areas, portioning, and/or serving food items.
• Assists with the cleaning and storing of kitchen equipment. May assist with garbage removal and the cleaning of floors and cafeteria tables.
• May assist cooks with assembly of complex recipes.
• May heat convenience foods per manufacturer/district instructions.
• Utilizes various pieces of food service equipment for preparation, service and clean up.
• Assists in controlling food and supply costs with proper handling, storage techniques, and portion control.
• Maintains standards of sanitation, safety, production, service, and food quality.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors and other team members.
• Maintains good public relations with students, parents, faculty, and the community.
• May be required to cover in buildings other than the one assigned.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

• The worker is physically able to work in a standing position for prolonged periods and to walk much of the day; able to work in very warm surroundings; has manual dexterity to handle knives and other kitchen equipment; able to lift materials weighing at least 46 pounds; may be required to climb stairs.

• Education & Experience: The School Food Service Worker shall possess competence in the stated areas of responsibility. It is required that the worker has a high school diploma or GED.