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Concord School District

Food Service Assistant

Concord, NH · On-site

$15.78 - $17.99/hr

Rundlett Middle School Food Service Assistant Assist in the process of providing lunches to students Hourly Rate: $15.78 - $17.99 (commensurate w/ experience) 5 hours per day /185 days per year ...

Larue County Schools

Food Service Assistant

Hodgenville, KY · On-site

$12.25 - $15.75/hr

Food Service/Food Service Assistant Date Posted: 5/14/2026 Location: Larue County Middle School ... Heat, portion and serve food to students and staff according to established procedures. * Count ...

Larue County Schools

Food Service Assistant

Hodgenville, KY · On-site

$12.25 - $15.75/hr

Food Service/Food Service Assistant Date Posted: 5/29/2026 Location: Larue County High School TITLE ... Heat, portion and serve food to students and staff according to established procedures. * Count ...

Larue County Schools

Food Service Assistant

Hodgenville, KY

$12.25 - $15.75/hr

TITLE: Food Service Assistant II REPORTS TO: Food Service Manager I SUPERVISES: N/A JOB FUNCTION ... Heat, portion and serve food to students and staff according to established procedures. * Count ...

Larue County Schools

Food Service Assistant

Hodgenville, KY

$12.25 - $15.75/hr

TITLE: Food Service Assistant II REPORTS TO: Food Service Manager I SUPERVISES: N/A JOB FUNCTION ... Heat, portion and serve food to students and staff according to established procedures. * Count ...

Larue County Schools

Food Service Assistant

Hodgenville, KY

$12.25 - $15.75/hr

TITLE: Food Service Assistant II REPORTS TO: Food Service Manager I SUPERVISES: N/A JOB FUNCTION ... Heat, portion and serve food to students and staff according to established procedures. * Count ...

Newport Independent Schools

Food Service Assistant

Newport, KY · On-site

$14.25 - $18/hr

Food service assistant incumbents perform basic and routine food service and cashiering activities ... Heat, portion and serve food to students and staff according to established procedures. * Count ...

Newport Independent Schools

Food Service Assistant

Newport, KY · On-site

$14.25 - $18/hr

Food service assistant incumbents perform basic and routine food service and cashiering activities ... Heat, portion and serve food to students and staff according to established procedures. * Count ...

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How much do student food service assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for student food service assistant in the United States is $16.73, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $18.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Student Food Service Assistant vs Food Service Worker?

AspectStudent Food Service AssistantFood Service Worker
CredentialsTypically no formal certifications required; may need student statusMay require food safety certification or training
Work EnvironmentSchool cafeterias, educational institutionsRestaurants, cafeterias, catering services
Employer & IndustrySchools, educational institutionsFood service establishments, hospitality industry
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles in school settings, student employmentGeneral food service roles, employment opportunities

The Student Food Service Assistant typically works in school cafeterias, assisting with meal service and cleaning, often as a part-time or student position. In contrast, a Food Service Worker may work in various food establishments, performing similar tasks but often requiring food safety certifications. While both roles involve food handling and customer service, the Student Food Service Assistant is primarily associated with educational environments and may not require formal certifications, whereas Food Service Workers often do.

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STUDENT, FOOD SERVICE WORKER

STUDENT, FOOD SERVICE WORKER

Denver Public Schools

Denver, CO • On-site

$19.29/hr

Other

Posted 16 days ago

Denver Public Schools rating

6.2

Company rating: 6.2 out of 10

Based on 52 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

371st of 545 rated elementary and secondary schools

Job description

** Applications will be received until Tuesday, September 30, 2025 . If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org. **

 
About this job: 

The Student Food Service Worker assists in the preparation and service of DPS school meals in accordance with food and safety standards. Duties may include preparing food according to recipes, setting up serving lines, serving meals, cleaning & sanitizing dishes, and more. Students will work one or two hour shifts between 6:30 am- 1:30 pm. 

 
What DPS Offers You:
  • A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.  
  • Starting hourly rate of $19.29 per hour.  Additional compensation information can be found here.
What You'll Do:
  • Prepare and serve school meals in accordance with food and safety standards.
  • Prepare food according to recipes 
  • Set up serving lines
  • Clean and sanitize kitchen areas and equipment
  • Operate a cash register
What You'll Need:
  • 1 letter of reference from a Dean, Counselor, Teacher, Assistant Principal or Principal. 
  • Ability to read, count and perform simple math. 
  • Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.
Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

 
Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun
Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation.  DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.  
DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth.  Learn more at dpsk12.org.

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