Food Service Worker ('26-'27 School Year) - Juneau School District

Responsibilities

• Clean dishes, utensils, kitchen equipment, and work areas by hand or machine; maintain cleanliness of dining and storage areas.
• Stock supplies and maintain proper inventory levels in prep, serving, or storage areas.
• Assist with food preparation, cooking, and serving of meals as needed.
• Set up and break down service areas, tables, snack bars, and serving lines.
• Remove trash and participate in scheduled deep-cleaning projects.
• Support cooks and other staff to ensure smooth kitchen operations.

Requirements

• Must obtain and submit an Alaska Food Worker Card to your manager within 30 days of your hire date.
• Must have knowledge of proper food service sanitation methods and equipment.
• Must be able to speak, understand, read, and write English.
• Preferred six (6) months’ experience in the food service or janitorial industry.
• Preferred one (6) months of work experience or documented vocational training sufficient to demonstrate a knowledge of cleaning equipment, food preparation, and general cleaning processes.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under NMS’ vehicle insurance policy.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of proper food service sanitation methods and equipment.
• Must be able to speak, understand, read, and write English.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under NMS’ vehicle insurance policy.

Benefits

• A 30-minute daily break is required for all full-time employees.
• One employee meal is provided per shift (breakfast or lunch).

Pay

• Full-time role, 30–40 hours/week; shift times vary by location and school schedule (typically between 6:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.).

Schedule & Flexibility

• Full-time role, 30–40 hours/week; shift times vary by location and school schedule (typically between 6:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.).
• Must be flexible to work at various school sites and cover shifts on short notice, often independently.
• Able to follow directions from cooks on-site while reporting directly to the General Manager.
• Reliable personal transportation is required, as assignments may change daily.
• Employees must maintain valid vehicle insurance, as well as cover their own fuel, maintenance, and related costs.
• If reassigned to another school after a shift has started, mileage will be reimbursed at the current federal rate with a submitted driving log.

Additional Info

• Must clock in/out from the assigned worksite within 5 minutes of shift start/end.
• Contract requires employees to speak, understand, read and write English.