Child Nutrition Substitute

Siloam Springs School District; United States; On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

A school district food service provider is seeking a Child Nutrition Substitute to assist in food preparation and serving for students. The role requires training in food service operations, strong communication skills, and the ability to maintain a clean kitchen environment. This part-time position is ideal for those with experience in food safety and a passion for promoting child nutrition. Interested candidates can contact Staci Branson for more information.

Qualifications

• Training and experience in food service safety and operations preferred.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods.
• Capability to lift large and heavy objects (up to 50 lbs).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for food preparation and serving.
• Maintain proper cleanliness and organization in kitchen.
• Participate in activities to promote school food service.

Skills

Food service safety

Food preparation

Cashier duties

Communication

Education

Training in food service operations

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title Child Nutrition Substitute

Qualifications Training and experience in food service safety and operations preferred

Contract None – Work as needed by Child Nutrition Department

Evaluator Food Service Administration

Job Goal

Cooperate with the Child Nutrition Manager to provide a positive and inviting experience for students, parents and faculty

Specific Job Duties/Requirements:

Program Administration

• Be responsible for food preparation by washing, chopping, cutting, assembling, sorting and mixing food as assigned by the kitchen manager according to standardized recipes and established food preparation procedures
• Be responsible for serving of food as assigned by the kitchen manager during the serving period in accordance with mandated state and federal regulations
• Be responsible for cleaning equipment, storage and work areas during the total work day to include, but not limited to, sweeping mopping and disposing of trash
• Be responsible for proper storage of food before, during and after serving time
• Be responsible for washing dishes and utensils
• Operate mechanical kitchen equipment properly and safely
• Follow work schedules as assigned by the kitchen manager
• Practice acceptable health and work habits as outlined in the district HACCP Standard Operating Procedures
• Participate in activities that will promote the school food service program
• Attend and participate in all in-service training as required
• Report needed supplies and equipment malfunctions to the kitchen manager for the purpose of maintaining inventory and submitting work orders for repairs in a timely manner
• Be responsible for cashier duties as assigned by the manager to include, but not limited to, collecting money for student/staff accounts, scanning patron ID cards or monitoring patron input of ID numbers to ensure proper account transactions, processing guest meal payments, balancing cash drawer and submitting funds collected for daily deposit
• Perform other duties as assigned by the kitchen manager

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time; ability to handle cooking tools and operate kitchen appliances; and ability to push, carry, and lift large and heavy (up to 50#) boxes, sacks of food, pots and pans.
• All positions within the kitchen are required to participate in daily clean up to include, but not limited to, sweeping, mopping, washing dishes, and disposing of daily trash bags

Budget

• Employee must strive for efficiency and the financial success of the department and school district

Parent/Community Involvement

• Seek ways to positively involve parents in their student’s nutrition

Communication

• Maintain open channels of communication within the department, among buildings, and with district administration
• Understand and promote district policies to employees, parents, and community

Training and Knowledge

• Maintain knowledge of trends in child nutrition, food safety, and district policies
• Employee must complete 4 hours of district provided training each school year

Child Nutrition Substitute

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Job Details

Job ID: 5257579

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 26, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Staci Branson
• 847 S. Dogwood / PO Box 798
• Siloam Springs, Arkansas 72761
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]