Substitute Food Service

Support - Position - Food Service/Cafeteria Staff

Job Number

Open Date: 10/09/2025

Job Title: Food Service Substitute

Reports to: Nutrition Director

Must be able to lift 45 pounds of materials, work in warm surroundings, and physically able to stand for prolonged amounts of time.

• Perform required duties at meal functions.
• Prepare menu items according to recipes and serve food in an attractive manner.
• Practice appropriate and consistent portion control measures.
• Help determine the quantities of each food to be prepared and quantity served daily to meet the necessary requirements with regard to the ages of those served.
• Maintain proper serving temperatures for hot and cold items.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen as directed by the Nutrition Director and in a manner consistent with health department standards.
• Practice safe, proper, and efficient use of all kitchen equipment.
• Help supervise and do the daily cleaning of food service area, all kitchen equipment, washing and sterilizing of all dishes, silverware, and utensils for use/non-use of the facility.
• Maintain the refuse collection area in a neat and sanitary fashion.
• Assist in the preparation of food portions and help prepare cafeteria counter.
• Serves students and staff from the cafeteria counter with a positive disposition.
• Remove used dishes and assist in the cleaning of counters, tables, and furnishings in the dining area.