Food Service Assistant: Louisville, KY
Bezos Academy · Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Posted 8 days ago · $19-$28
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 8 days Bezos Academy's roles stay open a median of 35 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 82% of Bezos Academy's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Bezos Academy
- high 9 stale, 0 reposted of 22 open
- Hiring momentum
- 52 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Bezos Academy's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Bezos Academy.
About this role
As a Food Service Assistant at Bezos Academy, you will be responsible for preparing and serving nutritious meals to children in a preschool setting, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Your role includes managing food orders, inventory, and kitchen cleanliness, as well as supporting classroom activities and assisting staff with various tasks. You will play a key role in creating a positive preschool experience while adhering to USDA and local regulations.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Bezos Academy as an employer.
What you need
- 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
Nice to have
- 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
What you get
- 32 paid days of scheduled breaks
- 3 paid days of personal time off
- 7 paid days of sick (care) time
- 10 paid holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
Worth weighing
- Compensation range is broad and starting pay may vary significantly based on qualifications and experience
- Role involves both food service and classroom support, which may require flexibility in responsibilities
- School schedules may vary based on community needs, which could affect work-life balance
Summarised from Bezos Academy's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Bezos Academy on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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