Food Service Substitute

Sylvania

Northern (KY)

Hybrid

USD 1,653,000 - 2,066,000

Part time

14 days+
Application generator

Turn this role into an interview — a resume and cover letter built around what this employer wants.

Get past ATS filters

Job summary

Milaca Public Schools is seeking a Food Service Substitute to assist in meal preparation, service, and clean-up for district students, staff, and guests. You will help maintain dish areas and follow sanitation standards.

Flex hours, Monday–Friday as needed, approximately a 9-month term. Preferred candidates hold a High School diploma and ServSafe Certification; prior food service experience is a plus.

Qualifications

  • Ability to perform basic mathematical tasks (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication).
  • Fluent in understanding, speaking, reading and writing English.
  • Ability to communicate information and ideas effectively to others.
  • Dependable, punctual, accurate and safe worker.

Responsibilities

  • Identifies and supports safe building and working conditions.
  • Assists in the preparation, service, and clean-up of meals for students, staff and guests.
  • Keeps dish area clean and organized, washes tableware and cooking equipment.
  • Follows sanitation standards and health protocols.

Skills

Math skills
English proficiency
Communication
Reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent
ServSafe Certification

Job description

MILACA PUBLIC SCHOOLS JOB DESCRIPTION
Food Service Substitute

Reports to: Food Service Director

Dept: Elementary Food Service / High School Food Service

Terms: School Year Position (approximately 9 month) - This is based on daily needs.

Days: Monday through Friday as needed to cover for employees on leave

Hours: Flexible

JOB SUMMARY

Assists in the preparation, service, and clean-up of nourishing and attractive meals for school district students, staff, and guests. Washes and cleans tableware, pots, pans and cooking equipment. Keeps the dish room and area clean and organized. Complies with sanitation, health, and food standards and protocols.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education/License/Certification:
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • ServSafe Certification

Work Experience:

  • Experience in food service, preparation, and/or catering preferred

Special Knowledge/Essential Skills:

  • Ability to perform basic mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, and basic algebra)
  • Fluent in understanding, speaking, reading and writing English
  • Ability to communicate information and ideas effectively to others
  • Ability to organize, prioritize and accomplish a variety of assigned tasks
  • Ability to work independently and/or as a team to complete tasks and meet goals
  • Ability to recognize problems, determine causes, and take appropriate action for resolution
  • Ability to take direction and respond to requests in a courteous, helpful manner
  • Ability to be trained to meet job responsibilities
  • Dependable, punctual, reliable, accurate and safe worker

Other:

  • Clear state criminal and child abuse background checks
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Identifies and recognizes safe building and working conditions and school safety procedures.

  • Notifies supervisors concerning the need for repairs.
  • Correctly uses and disposes of cleaning products.
  • Follows procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and equipment to prevent damage to property, self, and others.
  • Maintains a clean and healthy work environment for food preparation and serving.
  • Reads, understands, and follows chemical data, handling bulletins, nutrition labels, recipes, equipment warnings, and directions.
  • Complies with all local, state, and federal safety regulations.

Works cooperatively in a courteous and time sensitive manner with colleagues, supervisors, students, staff, and the general public on a daily basis.

  • Reports to work each day on time, clean, neat and in uniform.
  • Assists visiting public and staff in a courteous manner.
  • Attends safety training and school meetings as requested.
  • Assists other staff with their duties.
  • Problem solves, anticipates, and prevents foreseeable problems.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Physical Demands:

  • Minimum of 21 years of age.
  • Work with interruptions.
  • Capable of frequent to constant standing and walking on floors, which may be concrete, terrazzo, vinyl tile, ceramic tile, and rubber mats for over 75% of the workday.
  • Capable of lifting 50 pounds from floor to chest level and up to 40 pounds from waist to overhead(74”).
  • Capable of repetitively lifting up to 50 pounds from floor to waist level on an occasional to frequent basis.
  • Capable of carrying 50 pounds at waist level up 50 steps.
  • Capable of pushing and/or pulling carts and equipment loaded with or weighing over 100 pounds.
  • Capable of circular motion tasks (i.e.washing, scrubbing, etc.) with the hands up to 10 minutes at a time.
  • Capable of frequent stooping, squatting, reaching, kneeling, twisting, and bending for variable periods of time.
  • Capable of frequent trunk rotation and twisting for 90 minutes at a time.
  • Capable of reaching or pushing with full arm extension.
  • Capable of picking up and maneuvering flat and bulky items on the floor or in awkward positions weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Capable of using personal protective equipment (PPE) as required for job tasks.
  • Capable of operating commercial dishwashers, disposals and other equipment needed for the cleaning and sanitizing of dishes and cookware in a commercial setting.
  • Ability to set up, clean and organize dishwashing areas.
  • Capable of climbing step stools and stepladders to reach equipment and storage shelves.
  • Capable of operating coffee pots, servers, warmers, ovens, steamers, slicers, and other equipment needed for the preparation and serving of large quantities of food.
  • Capable of completing special duties assigned during the school year, during the summer, and other non-school days.

Equipment/Tools:

  • Brooms
  • Wet and dust mops
  • Rolling mop buckets
  • Garbage liners
  • Garbage cans
  • Trash and waste cans/carts
  • Cleaning / disinfecting chemicals
  • Dishwashers
  • Dish dryers
  • Disposals
  • 2 & 4 wheeled carts
  • Dollies
  • Water hoses
  • Hand broom
  • Dustpan
  • Servers
  • Warmers
  • Ovens
  • Stoves
  • Mixers
  • Variety of food preparation, serving and storage equipment.
  • Knives
  • Slicers
  • Steamers
  • Other equipment as needed

Disclaimer: This description describes the general nature and work expected of an individual assigned to this position. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

Get your free, confidential resume review.

or drag and drop your file here.

Similar jobs

Similar jobs worth comparing

Elementary Cook
Elementary Cook

Sylvania • Northern (KY)

Hybrid
USD 28,000 - 38,000
Substitute Food Service
Substitute Food Service

Nimble • LaGrange (IN)

On-site
USD 12,398 - 20,664
School Kitchen Substitute
School Kitchen Substitute

Seattle Public Schools • Seattle (WA)

On-site
USD 25,000 - 30,000
Substitute Child Nutrition Worker
Substitute Child Nutrition Worker

Perry Township Schools • Indianapolis (IN)

On-site
USD 21,000 - 23,000
Part-Time School Food Service Aide
Part-Time School Food Service Aide

ReNEW Schools • LaGrange (IN)

On-site
USD 12,398 - 20,664
Food Services Helper/Floater
Food Services Helper/Floater

Sylvania • Columbia Falls (MT)

On-site
USD 27,000 - 36,000
Voluntary health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
+5
Cafeteria Substitute
Cafeteria Substitute

Connally ISD • Waco (TX)

On-site
USD 25,000 - 32,000
Food Service - Substitute
Food Service - Substitute

South Newton Jr-Sr High School • Kentland (IN)

On-site
USD 14,000 - 19,000
2026-27 Food Service Technician (Floater)
2026-27 Food Service Technician (Floater)

TrulyHired • Ninety Six (SC)

On-site
USD 25,000 - 35,000
SUBSTITUTE FOOD SERVICE WORKER (2026 - 2027 SCHOOL YEAR)
SUBSTITUTE FOOD SERVICE WORKER (2026 - 2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Lucia Mar Unified School District • Arroyo Grande (CA)

On-site
USD 23,419 - 31,684