Cafeteria worker sub

High School; Nettleton (MS); On-site; USD 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Nettleton School District is seeking a dependable Substitute School Cafeteria Worker to assist in preparing nutritious meals and serving students. You’ll follow health and sanitation rules, operate kitchen equipment safely, and support the Cafeteria Manager with daily tasks in a fast-paced school setting.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, good teamwork, flexibility, and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds. Immediate starting date and a friendly, patient approach are valued traits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Follows proper food sanitation and cleanliness procedures.
• Willingness to learn new skills and follow directions.
• Ability to move and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Maintains a pleasant, positive work attitude with students and staff.
• Follows School Board policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quality, nutritious food items as directed by the School Cafeteria Manager.
• Serve food items according to portion sizes for age group requirements.
• Operate equipment in a safe, proper and efficient manner.
• Maintain high standards of safety, sanitation and cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Follow health department rules and regulations.
• Observe safety rules and regulations; report accidents or quality issues to the Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the School Cafeteria Manager.

Skills

People skills

Food service

Food sanitation

Physical stamina

Follow directions

Teamwork

Flexible

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cafeteria Worker Sub

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Job Details

Job ID: 5711317

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jul 24, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Nettleton School District

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE

SCHOOL CAFETERIA EMPLOYEE

POSITION TYPE

Non-Exempt

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Perform the different cafeteria duties in an efficient, clean and friendly manner in which students are served nutritious meals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent. Exception: Food Service Director may consider alternate qualification.
• Works well with people, especially children, and maintains a pleasant and positive work attitude. Also, must be able to work well with fellow workers.
• Follows proper food sanitation and cleanliness procedures.
• Possess technical skills necessary to successfully complete different cafeteria duties and demonstrates willingness to learn new skills.
• Follows School Board policies and administrative procedures.
• Must be able to follow directions.
• Ability to manually move, shelve, stack, or raise from floor to table or serving area heavy objects (pots, pans, trays, and food supplies) weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Must be flexible.
• Be dependable, honest and trustworthy.

REPORTS TO

School Cafeteria Manager

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare quality, nutritious food items as directed by the School Cafeteria Manager.
• Serve food items according to the size portion to meet necessary age group requirements.
• Operate equipment in a safe, proper and efficient manner.
• Maintain the highest standards of safety, sanitation and cleanliness in the kitchen. To clean all kitchen equipment, wash and sterilize dishes, silverware and utensils as assigned to proper sanitation procedures.
• Follow all Health Department rules and regulations.
• Observe safety rules and regulations
• Immediately report all accidents to the School Cafeteria Manager.
• Immediately report any product quality or operational problem to the School Cafeteria Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned by School Cafeteria Manager.

Position Type: Substitute