Cafeteria Substitute (2026-2027) SY

Student Nutrition; Roswell (NM); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Roswell, New Mexico is seeking a Cafeteria Substitute for the 2025-2026 school year. The role involves serving meals, supervising students, and maintaining a clean dining area. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, food service experience, and a current driver's license. This part-time position offers pay at $15 per hour, with flexible hours between 2 to 7 hours as needed. High standards of food safety and health are required.

Qualifications

• Food Service Professional Certification if required.
• Must have Current Driver’s license and Car Insurance.
• Experience in food preparation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve food and maintain cleanliness in the cafeteria.
• Supervise student helpers and ensure a smooth lunch environment.
• Operate cash register as needed.

Skills

Food Service Safety and Health Requirements

Basic mathematical skills

Organizational skills

Flexible scheduling

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Point of Sale Computer

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

Cafeteria Substitute (2025-2026) SY

Roswell Independent Schools Student Nutrition - Roswell, New Mexico

This job is also posted in Roswell Independent Schools.

Job Details

Job ID: 4934713

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: May 08, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Roswell Independent School District

Job Title: SUBSTITUTE FOOD SERVICES WORKER

Reports To: FOOD SERVICE KITCHEN MANAGER

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Could be responsible for up serving area, serving food delivered in hot carts, cooking, cleaning, dishwashing, receiving groceries, and/or supplies and cashier duties depending on area of assigned to work, line server, cook and/or cashier.
• Supervise student helpers.
• Responsible for ordering supplies from main kitchens; (ketchup, napkins, etc.)
• Keeps area clean and neat.
• Informs Kitchen Manager of any needed repairs or equipment replacement.
• Responsible for cleaning all tables and benches. (School custodian cleans floors.)
• Responsible for counting in all food delivered to be certain there is enough to serve all students for the day.
• Must use correct serving equipment to assure proper portion sizes.
• Must also assure that each student who is served lunch receives required portions and classifications of required foods according to Federal Guidelines.
• Performs all job related tasks as required or assigned.
• Must work closely with all Food Service Employees, school Principal, School secretary and staff maintaining a friendly, courteous attitude resulting in a good working relationship with open lines of communication.
• Must insure a smooth running, inviting lunch environment for students, and maintain a friendly warm personality toward all customers.
• Operate Point of Sale Computer if required as a cashier and any other duties performed by a cashier, e.g. collecting on student accounts.
• Follow all HACCP guidelines.
• Attend all required training programs pertaining to food safety.
• Keep all Temperature Logs for coolers, freezers, and dry storage.
• Work rapidly and efficiently in performing job duties.
• Follow district policies and administrative rules and regulations.
• Maintain sanitation procedures.
• Complete required logs and/or paperwork with accuracy and timeliness.
• Knowledge of Basic mathematical functions.
• Maintain confidentiality with sensitive matters.
• Be flexible and able to prioritize tasks and maintain accurate and detailed reports.
• Possess organizational skills.
• Be able to make sound decisions.
• Report to work on time and able to work anywhere from 2 to 7 hours as needed.
• Work independently with very little supervision.
• Obtain Food Service Professional Certification if required.
• May be required to perform other related functions as assigned by your supervisor.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Must meet all city, state and district licensures and/certifications as required.
• Current Driver’s license and Car Insurance (if traveling from site to site).
• School Food Preparation Experience preferred.
• Food Service Safety and Health Requirements.
• Basic mathematical, reading and writing skills.

Physical Requirements:

Sitting, standing, lifting and carrying (up to 40 pounds), reaching, climbing, squatting, kneeling, have full mobility of fingers/hands, and moving light furniture may be required, unless ADA accommodations have been mutually agreed on and does not create an undue hardship upon the district.

Safety and Health:

Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions (blood borne pathogens, body fluids, etc.).

Equipment/Material Handled:

• Must know how to properly operate, or be willing to learn to operate, all kitchen equipment as needed.
• Food and Non-Food Products
• Chemicals

Work Environment:

Must be able to work within various degrees of noise and temperature. Job responsibilities may require both inside and outside assignments. Interruptions of work are routine. Flexibility and patience are required. Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignment without supervision and efficiently. Will be required to go from site to site as needed. After hours work may be required. May work under stressful conditions on occasion.

Terms of Employment:

Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $15 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Substitute > Substitute: Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Anabel Borunda , Human Resource Specialist
• Human Resources
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]