Food Service Assistant: Louisville, KY

Posted 8/14/2026 · last confirmed live 8/26/2026

As a Food Service Assistant at Bezos Academy, you’ll help provide nutritious, compliant meals to children at our Montessori-inspired preschool and provide direct support with a variety of additional tasks both in and out of the classroom. You will manage all aspects of food preparation and service with strong attention to detail, organization, and adherence to safety protocols. Key responsibilities include preparing CACFP-compliant menus, placing food orders and managing food costs, receiving and verifying food deliveries, ensuring all meals are delivered to classrooms on time, and managing all clean-up, organization, and documentation. Assuming full ownership of the kitchen and food operations at the school, you will serve meals in accordance with USDA requirements, Bezos Academy policies, and local childcare regulations. Beyond the kitchen, you will assist school staff and administration with a variety of tasks including inventory checks, laundry, and other ad hoc duties. As needed, you will also occasionally step into classrooms to provide direct supervision and support to the children. You will become an integral part of your school team working to improve processes and provide an excellent preschool experience where we nurture every child’s full potential.    LOCATIONS & START DATE We are hiring for a Food Service Assistant at our location in Louisville - Riverport (4646 Cane Run Rd, Louisville, KY 40216).    SCHEDULE, BENEFITS, & COMPENSATION School schedules vary depending on community needs but generally range from 7:30am-5:30pm.  You will work a 7-hour shift within this timeframe Monday through Friday.  Your specific schedule will be determined with your school leader when considering all staff, student, and community needs.   This is a full-time (35 hours per week), benefits-eligible, non-exempt/hourly position. Compensation for this position is $19-$28 per hour (~$39,000-$58,000 annually) . The upper third of the compensation range is typically reserved for existing employees who have been in the role for multiple years and demonstrate strong performance over time. Starting compensation will vary by qualifications and prior experience. This role includes 32 paid days of scheduled breaks, 3 paid days of personal time off, 7 paid days of sick (care) time, 10 paid holidays, and additional time off if required by applicable law. Benefits for this role include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with a 4% employer contribution match, paid parental leave, an employer-matched flexible spending account for dependent care, and more. Please see here for details. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS    Age 18 with high school diploma or GED     Ability to pass background checks and complete all trainings required by the Kentucky Department of Children, Youth, and Families upon hire   Knowledge of cooking methods and procedures, including various types of preparation   Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for long periods of time, and perform a variety of repetitive tasks to prepare and serve food safely   Experience working in an institutional or highly regulated kitchen/food setting with a clear understanding of food preparation best practices and protocols   Active and current food worker card   Understanding of Kentucky food and beverage worker manual    Ability to speak, read, and write English fluently   Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)     PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS    Experience working within the guidelines of the  US Department of Agriculture and Child and Adult Care Food Program  (USDA/CACFP)   Two or more years of experience working in a school (preschool, early childhood education, daycare, or K-12 environment) or similar kitchen setting   Working knowledge of food allergens, intolerances, preferences, and accommodations   Prior experience as an Assistant Teacher in a preschool setting   Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or two years of post-secondary coursework in Early Childhood Education   Experience with Montessori pedagogy   Experience with children with special needs   Fluent in Spanish     RESPONSIBILITIES   *NOTE: The combination of responsibilities may vary based on the needs of the school site, students, and prior experiences of the Food Service Assistant.     Food Service and Site Operations   Place weekly food orders with the vendor based on student attendance trends and food waste analysis   Receive and verify daily food deliveries to ensure accuracy with order quantities and alignment with the approved menu. If meals are non-compliant, follow the Emergency Food SOP   Manage all aspects of routine vendor performance to ensure the vendor is meeting or exceeding expectations   Ensure all meals served to students are complaint and document any menu changes on menu.   Track food consumption and waste daily to ensure food costs remain as lean and efficient as possible   Prepare and serve meals and utensils to classrooms for each scheduled meal service   Maintain compliance with strict food hygiene and safety protocols at all times   Ensure the kitchen, equipment, serving utensils, cookware, and dishes are consistently cleaned, sanitized, and well-maintained   Manage and organize food inventory, including proper labeling, dating, rotating stock, and discarding items nearing expiration in accordance with food safety guidelines   Record and log food temperatures prior to each meal service to ensure compliance with safety regulations   Accommodate children’s special dietary needs, including allergies, medical restrictions, and cultural or religious food requirements   Assist in serving meals during family engagement and school events as needed     Added responsibilities if food is prepared on-site:   Place weekly groceries orders based on the menu and current inventory   Receive and verify food delivery and follow up with vendor if food delivered is incorrect based on the order or spoiled   Prepare meals according to the planned menu and adapt recipes for dietary restrictions (allergies, religious diets, vegetarian, etc.)   Prepare meals on a schedule (breakfast/lunch/snack)   Adapt the menu (make substitutions) to avoid food spoilage and waste following the Menu Substitution SOP   Help plan menus that are nutritious, budget-friendly, and appealing to students     Added responsibilities if school is under CACFP:   Ensure vendor provides a delivery receipt and keep it for 3 years   Children receive the appropriate portion sizes for each meal pattern component by providing correctly sized serving utensils and clearly communicating the required serving sizes to classroom staff upon meal delivery   Review meal counts for accuracy and upload into SharePoint weekly   If there are any menu substitutions, provide the necessary menu-supporting documentation (CN label, product formulation statement, Nutrition Facts, standardized recipe)   Attend the required annual sponsor CACFP training that includes meal pattern, reimbursement, meal counts, claims, recordkeeping, and civil rights   Clock in/out of Workday based on food-related responsibilities     Classroom Support   Provide classroom coverage as needed   Assist teachers with the full implementation of Bezos Academy’s performance standards, policies, and procedures   Support Bezos Academy classrooms by following regulations and guidelines in the day-to-day operation of the classroom (i.e., cleaning materials, meal prep, nap time transitions, etc.)   Organize materials and clean the workspace to facilitate the learning process for each child   Support children’s increasing independence with daily living skills (i.e., washing hands, using the bathroom, eating meals and snacks, cleaning up, etc.)   Provide 1:1 support for children who are experiencing big feelings   Develop positive relationships with children     Other    Assist the Head of School and school staff in other operational duties in the school as necessary when the kitchen work is complete (e.g., support with laundry, front desk support, and other duties as assigned by the Head of School)   Participate in team meetings, center activities, and staff development       Please click here for the full job description. Bezos Academy participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with employee Form I-9 Information to confirm authorization to work in the U.S. Bezos Academy only uses E-Verify once a candidate has accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. If E-Verify cannot confirm that an employee is authorized to work, Bezos Academy will give the employee written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so the employee can begin to resolve the issue before any adverse employment action is taken. For more information about your right to work, please see the Notice of Right to Work. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you are in need of an accommodation to participate in the application process, please reach out to   talent@bezosacademy.org . We will work with you to ensure you have a fair opportunity to apply for our open positions. If you are a current Bezos Academy employee, please use the internal job board to apply.

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