Food Service Substitute

K. William Harvey Elementary; Ronan (MT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

K. William Harvey Elementary in Ronan, Montana is seeking a Food Service Assistant/Substitute to support breakfast and lunch service across the school district. The role involves food preparation, serving, and basic kitchen duties in a dynamic school kitchen environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, age 18+, and strong communication and teamwork skills. The position is part-time with salary per hour and requires ability to work with students and staff while

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions with accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to prepare and serve food safely and handle money.
• Ability to learn to operate school kitchen equipment.
• Ability to supervise student helpers in the kitchen.
• Physical demands including lifting up to 50 lbs and standing for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist in routine food preparation and set up serving areas.
• Help serve meals to students and staff and maintain supplies.
• Clean up, wash dishes, and store equipment.
• Maintain an inventory of food and equipment.
• Maintain confidentiality of information about students and staff.
• Transport food to other school locations as needed.
• Attend in-service programs and training.
• Act as a friendly ambassador for the district.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain satisfactory attendance per district policy.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Ability to follow instructions

Confidentiality

Physical stamina

Food handling & serving

Aptitude with kitchen equipment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Food Service Substitute

Ronan School District #30 K. William Harvey Elementary - Ronan, Montana Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5473468

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Dec 16, 2025 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Food Service Assistant/Substitute

JOB GOAL: To assist in any area of food preparation, transporting and serving breakfast and lunch within the School District No.30.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to execute each requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed for the position.

1. High School Diploma or equivalent

2. 18 years of age or older

3. Ability to work harmoniously with others and to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with students, parents, and staff

4. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions with speed and accuracy

5. Ability to maintain confidentiality

6. Ability to prepare food, including meats and other main dishes, salads, sandwiches, desserts, work with portion control, and handle money

7. Ability to learn to operate industrial dishwashers, mixers, ovens, other related school kitchen equipment, appliances, and utensils

8. Ability to supervise student helpers who work in the kitchen/cafeteria

9. Perform physical requirements which may include:

A. Moderate degree of physical stamina and frequent lifting up to 50 lbs.

B. Frequent walking, bending, reaching, twisting, and prolonged periods of standing

C. Exposure to noise, heat, cold, hot and cold surfaces, and sharp and moving equipment

D. Requires coordination and dexterity to prepare foods

E. Ability to move freely around the kitchen and storage areas to perform food preparation and food serving duties

10. Such alternative to the above requirements as the Administration may deem appropriate and acceptable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may also be assigned.

1. Assist in the routine preparation duties, (i.e., food preparation, set up serving areas, etc.)

2. Assist in the serving of the food to students and staff making sure that supplies of food and beverages are maintained and spills cleaned up

3. Assist in the cleaning up, putting food away, storing equipment, washing dishes, scrubbing pans, cleaning food serving areas, sinks, tables, etc.

4. Assist in maintaining an inventory of food and equipment

5. Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and staff

6. Transport food to other school locations as assigned

7. Participate in in-service programs as assigned

8. Act as a friendly ambassador for the School District No.30

9. Perform such other tasks (which may require knowledge of other job descriptions) as may deem to be appropriate to the Administration.

10. Maintains satisfactory attendance, as defined in District policy and regulations.

Certificates, Licences, Registrations, Bonding, and/or Testing Required

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance (May be completed at District Office on Tuesday's and Wednesday's between 8:00 am - 1:00 pm by appointment - $30.00/we may take any form of payment)
• Pre-employment physical may be required
• Food Handler's Certificate (training provided after hire)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Days and hours to be arranged, with salary according to current schedule.

EVALUATION:

Following the probationary period, performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of classified personnel.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $17 to $17 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Camille Delaurenti , Secretary to the Superintendent
• District Office
• Phone: [phone] ext. 7200
• Email: [e-mail]