Child Nutrition Substitute

Child Nutrition Dept.; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

La Vega ISD Child Nutrition Dept. in Waco, Texas seeks a substitute for part-time roles with flexible scheduling. Some shifts run 8:00 to 4:00 for afterschool dinners; great for retirees or stay-at-home parents and a potential path to full-time employment.

Responsibilities include serving meals, following recipes, maintaining HACCP-compliant practices, and assisting in kitchen cleanup. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and pass a TB test along with a Food Handlers Certification.

Qualifications

• Must read & communicate in English.
• Food Handlers Certification required.
• Ability to count, weigh & measure.
• Ability to follow instructions and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Serve food to students and staff.
• Prepare food per recipe.
• Complete tasks assigned by cafeteria manager.
• Clean utensils and use equipment as directed.
• Assist in total kitchen cleanup.

Skills

English reading/comms

Food Handlers Certification

Job description

Child Nutrition Substitute

La Vega ISD Child Nutrition Dept. - Waco, Texas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in ESC Region 12 , and La Vega Independent School District

Job Details

Job ID: 2132384

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Mar 03, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Job Description

WE NEED YOU!

If you want to only work part-time and on days youchoose - this is the job for you!

Hours and days vary with flexible scheduling. We also have positions that are 8:00 to 4:00 for afterschool dinner meals.

Great position for retirees or stay @ home moms!

Great position - You may want to transfer later into a fulltime position. This gets your foot in the door :-)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current TB test
• Ability to read & communicate in English
• Food Handlers Certification
• Ability to accurately count, weigh & measure
• Ability to follow instructions & take initiative in performance of assigned tasks
• Physical ability to walk, stoop, stand, twist & squat on a constant basis
• Lift a minimum of 50 pounds occasionally

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must work in a hot, humid environment
• Must work in a cold, or below zero environment for short periods

REPORTS TO: Food Service Manager

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Complete tasks that are assigned by the cafeteria manager.
• Serve food to students and staff.
• Prepare food per recipe.
• Appropriately clean all cooking utensils.
• Effectively use equipment to prepare food as directed.
• Assist in total kitchen clean up.
• Performs all tasks in accordance with HACCP guidelines.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Reports to work at scheduled time with proper uniform & appropriately groomed.
• Adheres to all school district rules & building rules & regulations.
• Utilizes proper hand washing techniques.
• Participates in meetings, training sessions & seminars as scheduled.
• Completes other tasks as assigned.

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: $10.50 to $10.50 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service

Contact Information

• Shavonne Young , Director of Child Nutrition
• Child Nutrition Dept.
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]