Food Service Assistant - Internal Only

Limited-term, non-exempt classified position for the 2026/2027 school year (181 work days). Internal applicants only.

About the role

The Food Service Assistant provides entry-level assistance in food service operations under the direction of the Lead Baker, preparing and baking products for the district’s Food Service programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist the kitchen manager to implement the food service program in accordance with federal, state, and district food service standards and procedures.
• Work effectively with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds.
• Prepare and bake products for the district Food Service programs.
• Receive and accurately account for cash.
• Supervise students outside the classroom, as assigned, to support the district’s discipline and instructional programs.
• Provide standard first aid, as defined by the American Red Cross, in a competent and compassionate manner.
• Perform other related services as assigned.

General Performance Requirements

• Perform duties in a courteous and efficient manner that builds confidence among staff, students, and the public.
• Observe laws, district policies and procedures, and professional standards for the position.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with school personnel, parents, students, and the public; work collaboratively as a team member.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules.
• Carry out work responsibilities with strong organizational skills under pressure of deadlines, difficult situations, interruptions, and new or emergency conditions.
• Respect confidential information and the privacy of students, staff, and parents.
• Support students and staff in the district’s career-related learning standards to encourage independent work skills through career exploration and community involvement.
• Develop job skills necessary to meet changes in the position.
• Maintain personal appearance and hygiene appropriate to the position as defined by the district.
• Meet applicable district physical ability, health, and safety guidelines for the position.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of institutional food preparation techniques, including ability to operate institutional food preparation equipment.
• Knowledge of state nutritional and sanitary guidelines applicable to food service programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Demonstrate computer and accounting skills consistent with the level of responsibility of food service assistants.
• Hold a current food handler’s card.
• Ability to understand and implement the school/program’s student discipline policy and to manage student behavior effectively outside a classroom setting.
• Ability to effectively perform multiple, simultaneous tasks with numerous interruptions.
• Ability to travel among district facilities as needed; if driving, the ability to meet district driving standards.
• Standard First Aid certification, or the ability to obtain certification within two months of hire, may be required.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• Regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Required to regularly walk (occasionally on an uneven surface), occasionally sit and reach with hands and arms (frequently reaching above the shoulder), stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly exposed to usual hazards associated with cooking equipment, such as hot stoves, steam cookers, and cutting devices.
• Exposure to cold while in the kitchen freezer and cooler.
• Regularly lifts a variety of items up to 40 pounds in weight, and frequently pushes items up to 100 pounds.
• Occasionally lifts up to 50 pounds with assistance and occasionally climbs on a stool or ladder.
• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods.

Work Environment

• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to occasionally high.

Pay

$17.83 per hour with benefits.

Benefits

• Corvallis School District participates in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS and OPSRP) on behalf of its employees. Upon eligibility, the district contributes 6% of an employee’s salary to their Individual Account Program (IAP). Eligibility is defined as working at least six full calendar months in a qualifying position. Part-time employees working at least six months and 600 hours in a calendar year will qualify.

Schedule

• 2 hours per day, 181 work days per school year.