Flexible School Nutrition Substitute

SAN-Jose-Unified-School-District; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

San José Unified is seeking a Substitute Student Nutrition team member to help ensure students have access to nutritious meals in a safe, welcoming environment. You will follow established procedures, help with meal service across multiple school sites, maintain cleanliness and food safety, assist with inventory and basic documentation, and provide friendly service to students and staff.

This role supports the district's commitment to student health, equity, and success, collaborating with site

Qualifications

• Completion of 10th grade or equivalent education, experience, or training.
• Resume required for application.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and service of nutritious meals according to district menus and nutrition guidelines.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and hygiene procedures to maintain a clean and compliant environment.
• Set up and clean food service areas and equipment before, during, and after meal service.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently as trained.
• Support inventory organization, storage, and proper rotation of supplies.
• Assist with meal counts and basic documentation as required.
• Provide friendly, respectful customer service to students, staff, and visitors.
• Collaborate with site staff to ensure meal service runs smoothly and on schedule.
• Adapt quickly to different school sites, schedules, and team structures.
• Report equipment, safety, or food service concerns to site supervisors promptly.
• Perform other related duties to support food service operations.

Skills

Food safety

Customer service

Teamwork

Adaptability

Reliability

Education

10th grade or equivalent

Job description

San José Unified is seeking a Substitute Student Nutrition team member to help ensure students have access to nutritious meals in a safe, welcoming environment. You will follow established procedures, help with meal service across multiple school sites, maintain cleanliness and food safety, assist with inventory and basic documentation, and provide friendly service to students and staff.

This role supports the district's commitment to student health, equity, and success, collaborating with site