Food Service Worker

Overview

Edith Bowen Laboratory School is an elementary school on Utah State University’s campus, serving grades K-6. The Child Nutrition program participates in the National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs, and needs someone who can assist the child nutrition director with food preparation, serving and cleaning up after meals, Monday-Friday, for the school year. We are looking for someone who can work a full block of time between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m., as well as someone who could come in for a few hours between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. (the schedule could vary based on whether you are helping with breakfast and/or lunch).

Responsibilities

The Edith Bowen Laboratory School food service worker will be assigned a variety of duties, including, but not limited to food preparation, stocking, serving, dishwashing, and basic cleaning.

Qualifications

Applicants must be able to:

• Work well with people of all ages.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Read and follow a recipe in English
• Work independently as well as with a team through a variety of kitchen-related tasks.
• Have or be able to obtain a Food Handlers Permit or ServSafe Certificate, within 30 days of employment.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate profile under “Resume/CV"

If a student, availability and school schedule typed/pasted at the end of your application under “Other Documents”

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

$13.75 per hour

ADA

Position is indoors. Must be able to stand for long periods of time, lift at least 40 pounds, and communicate both verbally and written.

College/Department Highlights

The mission of the Edith Bowen Laboratory School at Utah State University is to ensure high levels of learning for all elementary students, by providing a positive and engaging learning environment using effective evidence-based practice; to mentor pre-service teachers through instruction and classroom-based experiences; and to review, conduct, implement, and disseminate educational research.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

 

USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties.

 

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

 

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

 

*updated 09/2025

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