Food Service Worker - Substitute

Department: Food Services
Reports to: Food Service Manager, under direction of Food Service Director
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly) - Food Service Employee Association

About the role

The Substitute Food Service Worker is responsible for preparing, facilitating, and maintaining food programs and kitchen/cafeteria areas on a per-diem basis. This role supports the provision of meals to students in accordance with the regulations of the National School Lunch Program and associated programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks as directed by the Director of Food Services or designee to facilitate meal provision, including food preparation, service, cash register operation, and clean-up of equipment and kitchen areas following USDA Child Nutrition Program Regulations and HACCP procedures.
• Prepare hot and cold food items as assigned by the Food Service Manager.
• Set up serving lines and serve meals during each lunch period.
• Complete daily tasks assigned by the Food Service Manager, Assistant Manager/Cook, FSD, or AFSD, in addition to tasks listed on the Job Task List.
• Assist with Food Service vending operations and Special Events catering as directed.
• Safely operate all cafeteria equipment.
• Clean and sanitize cafeteria areas, equipment, and serving lines following HACCP procedures.
• Operate dishwasher and 3-compartment sink for proper sanitation of food service equipment (e.g., lunch trays, hotel pans, sheet pans, utensils).
• Travel to various school district buildings as necessary.

Requirements

• Combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of weights, measures, and portion control.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Ability to interact successfully with students.
• Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal record check requirements.
• Adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment.

Skills

• Verbal communication skills.
• Physical ability to:
  • Frequently stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • Occasionally sit.
  • Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
  • Specific vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

• Frequent exposure to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts.
• Moderate to loud noise levels for up to three hours per day.
• Daily use of chemicals related to dishwashing and dishwasher operation.

Pay

Hourly Rate: $15.00/hour

Schedule

Per-Diem (Substitute)