Job summary:

A food service substitute worker plays an integral role in preparing and delivering meals to students in a clean, safe, and healthy environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform all duties assigned by the Food Service Coordinator in the preparation, and serving of food
• Set up and merchandise food and food service areas.
• Serve appropriate quantities of food items to meet federal and school guidelines
• Serve children with a positive attitude
• Report any equipment needing repair to the food service manager
• Report accidents to the food service manager immediately
• Maintain a clean and safe food service environment; perform sanitation duties to ensure that all equipment is thoroughly cleaned according to state regulations
• Assist with the accurate keeping of records
• Store, utilize, and dispose of food and supplies following federal, state, local, and district regulations
• Perform other duties as directed by the Food Service Coordinator

Knowledge & Skills: 

• Follow verbal and written directions
• Work cohesively with peers, supervisors, school personnel, and students
• Apply and maintain standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and hygiene
• Operate kitchen equipment such as stoves, ovens, mixers, etc.; and use safe food handling practices to ensure the safety of students
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality when dealing with student, staff and/or parent information

Special Requirements:

• Candidate must complete required district and state credentialing requirements (Background check, Fingerprinting)

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent sitting, walking, standing, stooping, and lifting up to approximately 50 pounds; other physical activities may be required
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas
• Hearing is required to perceive information
• Visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities
• Ability to occasionally work in conditions below 32 degrees
• Daily personal and close contact with children
• Regular contact with other staff members and building administrator(s) is required on assigned days as a substitute Reasonable accommodations will be made as outlined by ADA.