Part Time Cafeteria Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

Organization Overview:

The Neighborhood Charter Network (NCN) is a grassroots organization that launched in 2016 in order to manage a growing family of schools in Indianapolis, IN. The mission of The Neighborhood Charter Network is to expand educational equity to the communities we serve.

Job Summary

The School Cafeteria Dishwasher & Prep Assistant plays a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen environment. This position is responsible for dishwashing, sanitation, and supporting food preparation as needed to ensure timely meal service. The Dishwasher & Prep Assistant works collaboratively with the kitchen team and follows all Health Department regulations, food safety standards, and USDA compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, dish room, and service areas
• Wash, sanitize, and properly store dishes, utensils, trays, and kitchen equipment
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and cleaning procedures at all times
• Assist with basic food preparation tasks as assigned, including washing, chopping, portioning, and labeling ingredients
• Support kitchen staff with prep lists and daily operational needs to ensure meals are served on time
• Ensure proper use and storage of cleaning chemicals and equipment
• Monitor dishwashing workflow to keep up with service demands and maintain efficiency
• Remove trash, recycling, and compost according to established procedures
• Assist set up and breaking down the kitchen and service areas
• Communicate equipment issues, supply needs, or safety concerns promptly to the Kitchen Manager
• Support a safe, organized, and respectful work environment
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support cafeteria operations
• Attend required and/or optional special events and training sessions outside of standard school hours, as scheduled

Qualifications

Required:

• Strong attention to cleanliness, food safety, and organization
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team
• Reliable, punctual, and able to manage time efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive physical tasks
• Ability to engage positively with students, staff, and teammates
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance
• Willingness to assist with food preparation as needed

Preferred:

• Experience in dishwashing, food service, or school cafeteria settings
• Familiarity with basic food safety and sanitation practices
• Experience working in a team-oriented or community-focused environment
• Ability to speak Spanish

Work Environment

• School kitchen and cafeteria setting
• Exposure to commercial dishwashing equipment, hot surfaces, food service tools, and cleaning products
• Early morning or mid-day hours may be required based on meal service needs

NCN Equity Statement:

The Neighborhood Charter Network is an equal employment opportunity school corporation which strives to deliver educational excellence, equitable access, and quality service to our students and families. NCN recognizes the educational and social value of human differences and their various forms. NCN is committed to an inclusive approach which affirms and embraces all aspects of diversity. We are strengthened by our unique knowledge, experiences, interests, hopes, challenges, cultures, traditions and families. We engage families as partners in education through trusting relationships built on culturally responsive two-way communication and mutual respect.

Recognizing our diversity, we are committed to equity in all of our work. We seek to allocate resources to eliminate discrimination and disparities. We strive to eliminate prejudice, bigotry, and intolerance and bridge gaps between and among our diverse students, families, staff and communities.

Our approach to diversity and commitment to fairness ensure that the students we serve are empowered to succeed in high school, college and beyond.

Key Details:

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. The employee will perform other reasonably related tasks as assigned by the supervisor or other management personnel.

NCN reserves the right to change job responsibilities, duties and hours accordingly. This document is for management communication only and is not intended to imply a written or implied contract of employment.

Neighborhood Charter Network provides equal opportunities of employment to all applicants and and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type against anyone without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.