Food Service Worker

33133BR

Applied Behavioral Science

Position Overview
The Food Service Worker plays a vital role
in nourishing children and supporting a safe, healthy learning environment. This position is responsible for preparing and serving
nutritious meals, maintaining kitchen cleanliness and safety, adhering to all state and federal guidelines, and collaborating with staff to
meet dietary needs.

Job Description
Food Preparation – 45%

• Prepare appealing,
  nutritious meals and snacks for children in accordance with State of Kansas and CACFP regulations.
• Serve meals/snacks on schedule
  and adjust menus for special dietary needs.
• Maintain food quality, safety, and sanitation standards for all kitchen
  users.

Dishwashing – 20%

• Operate dishwasher and ensure minimal dirty dish accumulation.
• Follow
  state dishwashing regulations to maintain sanitary conditions.

Kitchen Maintenance & Cleaning – 15%

• Keep
  kitchen organized, clean, and safe at all times.
• Lock drawers per licensing regulations; arrange repairs for malfunctioning
  equipment.
• Assist with minor repairs and semester-end cleaning tasks.

Menu Planning & Record Keeping –
10%

• Develop menus that meet CACFP guidelines, nutritional standards, and budget requirements.
• Review menus with
  supervisors and plan substitutions as needed.
• Maintain accurate CACFP and state-required records; assist with annual audits and
  reviews.

Laundry – 5%

• Wash, dry, and promptly return clean laundry to classrooms.
• Monitor and
  schedule laundry facilities for teacher use.

Shopping & Inventory – 5%

• Create shopping lists, purchase
  groceries, and manage within budget constraints.
• Maintain inventory of food and kitchen supplies.

Position
Requirements

1. Ability to carry supplies up to 30 lbs., reach overhead, stand, walk, bend, and push/pull food carts (with or
   without accommodation).
2. Meet all KDHE requirements, including TB test, health assessment, and fingerprint background
   check.

Required Qualifications

1. Experience in food service and/or commercial food preparation, as evidenced
   by application materials.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Previous experience in group or quantity
   cooking.
2. Previous experience that required the ability to work collaboratively with others in a team
   environment.

Contact Information to Applicants
Pamela Neidert
pneidert@ku.edu
785-864-0771

Additional Candidate Instruction
A complete application is required. This consists of:

• online
  application
• resume
• cover letter
• list of three professional references

Application review begins Monday,
July 6, 2026. In order to ensure consideration, please apply prior to that date.

Advertised Salary Range:
$18.00

Application Review Begins: 06-Jul-2026

Anticipated Start Date: 20-Jul-2026

Primary Campus
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

FTE: 1.0

Reg/Temp: Regular

FLSA Status
Nonexempt

Employee Class:
B-University Support Staff

Work Schedule
M-F 8-5

Union
055

Job Family
Food Service and Dietary-KUL

Work Location Assignment
On-Site

Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex,
national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity,
gender expression, and genetic information in the university’s programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for
all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS
66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.

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