Substitute Nutrition Service Worker

Starting pay at $18.29 per hour. (Pay rates shown are for the 2026-27 school year). High School Diploma or GED required.

Location:

Bates Food Service Center

Hours per week: 0 - 29

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, training, education, responsibilities, abilities; the machines, tools and equipment used; background; and any licenses or certifications required. Physical, punctual, reliable, and predictable regular attendance is an essential job function to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The Substitute Nutrition Service Worker is responsible for supporting school meal preparation and service in an assigned location in the absence of a nutrition service worker. The substitute nutrition service worker may be assigned to any food service location within the district on a day-to-day basis, including a school kitchen, the central kitchen, central kitchen office, and district cafe. The incumbent performs all functions related to the assigned location.

This position includes working with heated equipment, operating kitchen tools and machinery, ensuring food safety and cleanliness, and assisting with the day-to-day functions of a school kitchen. This is a highly physical role that requires frequent movement, lifting, and time spent on your feet.

• Prepares, heats, and portions food using standardized recipes and instructions.
• Operates commercial kitchen equipment including but not limited to ovens, warmers, mixers, and slicers.
• Uses kitchen tools independently, safely, and responsibly, including utensils for cutting, chopping, slicing, or portioning food.
• Serves meals to students, staff, and faculty with attention to portion size, presentation, and nutrition guidelines.
• Follows food safety and hygiene practices, including daily temperature logs, proper storage, and handwashing.
• Maintains clean and sanitary food preparation, serving, eating, and dishwashing areas.
• Cleans floors, counters, equipment, and utensils throughout and after meal service.
• Assists with dishwashing using either the three-compartment sink or commercial dishwashing machine.
• Restocks salad bars, coolers, condiment stations, and other service areas as appropriate.
• Receives and puts away deliveries, rotates inventory, and pulls items for daily use.
• Participates in team meetings and department-required training.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Ability to work positively in a team-oriented and structured kitchen setting.
• Knowledge of safe handling of food, chemicals, and equipment.
• Ability to read and follow recipes and basic written instructions precisely.
• Basic math and reading comprehension for portioning, inventory, and cashiering tasks.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing needs, locations, and/or assignments.
• Ability to read and interpret safety instructions, recipes, and communications from the Nutrition Services department.
• Ability to complete duties while meeting deadlines and maintaining a calm, professional demeanor.
• Ability to independently and safely use commercial-grade kitchen equipment.

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Requires a current Utah recognized Food Handler's permit.

• Not applicable.

• Empowered to work within specific guidelines established by kitchen supervisor.
• Empowered to make suggestions for improvement, but must follow established procedures until changes are approved.

• Interacts positively with students, staff, manager, coordinator, administrators, and other district personnel.

• Not applicable.

• Not applicable.
• Work takes place in a typical commercial kitchen which includes walk-in freezers and…