8210-Child Nutrition Substitute $10 per hour

Pasadena Independent School District; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 11,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Pasadena Independent School District seeks a Child Nutrition Substitute to support meal production, serving and cleanup across campuses. You may be assigned to different duties and locations as needed, on a temporary basis.

Responsibilities include following health and safety guidelines, assisting with cashiering, and maintaining clean work areas while providing friendly service to students and staff.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and follow oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Follow National School Breakfast and Lunch Program guidelines.
• Assist with meal prep of vegetables, salads, meats and bakery.
• Assist with cashiering duties as needed.
• Serve items to customers per offer vs serve guidelines.
• Assist with cleaning in dish room, kitchen and serving lines.
• Sweep and mop floors.
• Store food items properly; keep storage area organized.
• Operate and care for kitchen equipment properly.
• Assist with trash removal.
• Follow health/Safety HACCP procedures.
• Support safe work environment and procedures.
• Be available to substitute at any campus.
• Arrive on time and maintain good attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Read instructions

Education

None

Job description

8210-Child Nutrition Substitute $10 per hour JobID: 8210

• Position Type: Temporary Worker/ Temporary
• Date Posted: 8/10/2026
• Date Available: 08/01/2026
• Closing Date: 07/31/2027

JOB: Child Nutrition Substitute
DUTY DAYS: Varies
PAY GRADE: $10.00/hour

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Child Nutrition Substitute is assigned to various job duties including meal production, serving and cleaning. School assignments may vary on a day-to-day basis. Substitutes are assigned where needed.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• None

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• The ability to read and follow oral instructions.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow National School Breakfast and Lunch Program guidelines.
• Prepare or assist in preparation of vegetables, salads, meats and/or bakery items, while following standardized recipes.
• Assist with cashiering duties as needed.
• Serve menu items to customers on serving lines, according to offer vs serve guidelines.
• Assist with cleaning in dish room, kitchen and serving lines.
• Sweep and mop floors.
• Store food items and supplies properly; maintain a clean and organized storage area.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the proper care and use of equipment.
• Assist with trash removal
• Follow health department and HACCP standard operating procedures for cleanliness and food safety.
• Follow department procedures to promote a safe work environment.
• Assume responsibilities of other absent employees as needed.
• Be willing and able to work on a replacement basis at any campus.
• Arrive on time for work and practice good attendance, while working the schedule assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisory staff.

Equipment used:

Various kitchen equipment.

Working conditions:

Physical Demands:

During your entire scheduled work hours you must be physically able to:

• Stand and walk on hard surface floor unassisted, continually, for at least three hours;
• Walk briskly.
• Push and pull carts.
• Stoop, bend, kneel, and climb.
• Lift up to 35 pounds.
• Must be able to load and unload products at a maximum height of 67 inches.
• Climb a 6 foot ladder.

Environment:

Moderate to heavy exposure to hold/cold temperatures, steam, wet floors and cleaning chemicals. The Pasadena ISD is a tobacco, alcohol, and drug-free workplace.