Food Service Assistant I

Hours Per Day: 6 hours per day, 185 days per year
Location: Intermediate School
Rate of Pay: $17.16 to $21.90 per hour

Position Summary

North Marion School District is seeking a dependable and welcoming Food Service Assistant to help prepare and serve nutritious, appealing meals for students. This position supports daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, meal service, cleanup, sanitation, and recordkeeping.

 

The successful candidate will work well as part of a team, follow food safety requirements, and help create a positive cafeteria environment where students feel welcomed and respected.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve meals using established menus, recipes, and portion guidelines
• Set up serving lines and replenish food and supplies during meal service
• Follow USDA, state, and district nutrition and food safety requirements
• Maintain clean, sanitary, safe, and orderly kitchen and serving areas
• Wash dishes, trays, utensils, equipment, and food preparation surfaces
• Safely operate and clean ovens, mixers, slicers, dishwashers, warmers, and other kitchen equipment
• Follow HACCP and safe food-handling procedures, including labeling, dating, storing, and rotating food
• Receive and organize food and supplies and check deliveries for accuracy and quality
• Assist with production records, meal counts, and other required documentation
• Support approved meal modifications for students with allergies or medical needs
• Report equipment problems, safety hazards, and food shortages
• Communicate respectfully with students, staff, and families
• Participate in required training and professional development
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Successful background and criminal history clearance
• Oregon Food Handler Certificate or ServSafe certification
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work independently or as part of a team
• Ability to safely operate and maintain kitchen equipment
• Ability to remain calm and work effectively in a busy environment
• Strong communication skills and the ability to maintain positive relationships with students and staff
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism
• Ability to stand and walk throughout the shift, frequently bend and reach, and regularly lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to push and pull carts weighing up to 100 pounds

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, sanitation, and safety practices; training will be provided as needed
• Previous experience working in food service or a school setting

To view full details, please see our Food Service Assistant I Job Description.

 

North Marion School District offers the best of both worlds—a close-knit, small-community atmosphere paired with the beauty of Oregon’s surrounding landscapes and the strength of a supportive, welcoming community. Our schools are places where relationships matter, collaboration is valued, and staff feel connected to the students and families they serve. If you’re looking for meaningful work in a district that values people, place, and purpose, we encourage you to apply and consider joining the North Marion team.

 

North Marion School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, age, veteran status, familial status, genetic information, or disability, provided the employee, with or without reasonable accommodation, is able to perform the essential functions of the position.