Float Food Service (30 hours, benefit eligible)

Young World Physical Education; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Positive Education Program PEP Central Office in Cleveland, Ohio is seeking a Float Food Service substitute to cover daily absences across five therapeutic schools. This 30-hour per week, benefit-eligible position supports operation and meal preparation.

The role requires ability to follow health and safety regulations, work independently, and coordinate with staff. Ohio Food Protection Manager certification is required within 90 days; prior food service experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Food service experience preferred.
• Ohio Food Protection Manager Certification required (or must obtain within 90 calendar days from hire; expenses paid by employer).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Email, Word, Excel) or ability to learn the software quickly.

Responsibilities

• Entering weekly orders for meals, requests substitutions for special diets.
• Distributing monthly menu/nutritional information.
• Assisting with receipt of deliveries including verifying quantities and reporting issues.
• Maintaining an accurate inventory of product.
• Organizing, storing dating, and rotating stock as directed.
• Placing unitized meals in oven for cooking as indicated.
• Ensuring timely preparation and distribution of meals.
• Taking temperature of cooked meals to ensure a safe minimum temperature.
• Maintaining daily temperature logs for food and equipment.
• Using products carefully and according to guidelines to reduce waste.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Food service knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Float Food Service (30 hours, benefit eligible)

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Job Details

Job ID: 4794604
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Aug 14, 2026 2:05 AM (UTC)

Job Description

Job purpose

Fills in for the day-to-day absences of Food Service Specialist absences across five therapeutic schools (Cleveland, Fairview Park, Parma Heights and Grafton) and provides overall support for the operation as needed.

FOOD SERVICE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Fills in for staff absences and assumes all Food Service Specialist duties when substituting, including:
• Entering weekly orders for meals, requests substitutions for special diets.
• Distributing monthly menu/nutritional information.
• Assisting with receipt of deliveries including verifying quantities and reporting issues.
• Maintaining an accurate inventory of product.
• Organizing, storing dating, and rotating stock as directed.
• Placing unitized (pre-packaged) meals in oven for cooking as indicated.
• Ensuring timely preparation and distribution of meals.
• Taking temperature of cooked meals to ensure a safe minimum temperature.
• Maintaining daily temperature logs for food and equipment.
• Using products carefully and according to guidelines to reduce waste.
• Preparing and submitting accurate records. Helps to reconcile discrepancies.
• Maintaining an orderly/sanitary kitchen area.
• Complying with health and food safety regulations.
• Ensuring leftover food, supplies and equipment are stored and/or discarded properly.
• Following established sanitization procedures to properly clean items and surfaces.
• Helping prepare for and participate in health/safety inspections.
• Learning how to operate fire/safety equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Food service experience preferred.
• Ohio Food Protection Manager Certification required (or must obtain within 90 calendar days from hire; expenses paid by employer).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Email, Word, Excel) or ability to learn the software quickly.
• Ability to work professionally, effectively, and collaboratively with others.
• Ability to make appropriate decisions and use sound judgment.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, complex, and dynamic environment.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks and projects.
• Demonstrates a passion for serving youth with a variety of experiences and backgrounds.

Expectations, Skills and Abilities

• Participate (and pass requirements where applicable) in all required training.
• Knowledge of and adherence to PEP Policies and Procedures.
• Knowledge of and adherence to USDA National School Lunch and Breakfast Program.
• Knowledge of and adherence to public health, sanitation and food service regulations.
• Ability to respond quickly and effectively to high priority situations.
• Punctual with consistent attendance practices. Good time management.

Physical requirements

• Ability to balance, bend, climb, crouch, kneel, reach, push, stoop, stand and sit.
• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 30 lbs.
• Ability to operate a commercial oven for food preparation.

Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Contact Information

• Steve Rogaski
• 6393 Oak Tree Boulevard South
• Independence, Ohio 44131
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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