Generic School Nutrition Substitute

Young World Physical Education; United States; On-site; USD 21,283; Part time

Job summary

A local education institution is seeking a Generic School Nutrition Substitute to assist in the cafeteria and maintain health and safety standards. This role involves cleaning kitchen equipment, serving food, and coordinating activities in the absence of the main staff. Candidates should have a High School diploma or GED, cooking skills, and knowledge of food safety practices. The position offers $15.45 hourly and requires a flexible schedule, supporting the school nutrition team in a busy kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Some experience in quantity food preparation preferred.
• Food preparation and standards of sanitation and safety knowledge.
• Ability to perceive size and serve standard portions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in keeping cafeteria equipment clean including large kitchen appliances.
• Help prepare and serve food portions as required.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and dining area.

Skills

Communication skills

Cooking skills

Organizational skills

Manual skills

Safety knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Generic School Nutrition Substitute

Davidson County Schools Central Office - Lexington, North Carolina (Open in Google Maps)

Job ID: 5090257

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 09, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Title: School Nutrition Substitute

Reports to: School Nutrition Manager

Terms of Employment: As needed

Salary: Pay Grade - $15.45 Hourly

Position Type: Substitute

Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service

Generic School Nutrition Substitute. Minimum Salary - $15.45 Hourly.

For inquiries, please email: Jayme Robertson at [e-mail]

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

A School Nutrition assistant employee assists other cafeteria staff through the performance of a variety of skilled tasks, including cashiering. Detailed instructions are given for work at the beginning of each day by the cafeteria manager or designee and are to be completed in the manner to which they were proposed. The employee receives limited supervision on an hourly basis. All employees must follow the Local, State and Federal regulations for the National School Lunch Program. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the School Nutrition Manager.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

(Any one position may not include all of the listed duties, nor do all of the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions within this classification.)

Cleans cafeteria equipment including refrigerator, dishwasher, oven hood, and racks; maintains clean service and storage areas; defrosts, cleans, and fills milk boxes; unloads, loads and operates dishwasher; maintains clean dish room and stores clean equipment and utensils; washes, dries, and folds dish towels; cleans dining room counter tops, tables, and chairs after each meal; sweeps and mops food preparation area and dish room floors; empties dining room trash containers and disposes of trash; cleans and fills napkin, silverware, and condiment holders; assists cook in preparing and serving food portions; assists in storing food deliveries in proper places; prepares and sets out cups and plates for meals; lifts and carries food cartons, milk bags, garbage bags, and serving containers.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs other related work as required.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or GED
• Some experience in quantity food preparation preferred
• Food preparation and standards of sanitation and safety
• Simple arithmetic, reading skills, and recipe preparation
• Ability to perceive size and serve standard portions on a consistent basis
• Cooking skills to prepare food in a safe and attractive way
• Follow daily production plans and complete production sheets prior to each day’s departure
• Coordinating skills to maintain records of food products used and money received from students
• Administrative skills to direct daily operation of cafeteria in manager’s absence
• Communication skills to communicate effectively with students, staff and parents
• Manual skills for cleaning and sanitizing food preparation equipment
• Mechanical skills to safely operate kitchen equipment
• Planning skills in forecasting cooking time
• Common arithmetical skills in counting money for deposit and measurements in recipes
• Software/word processing skills to operate computer to record customer accounts and to possibly assist manager with daily, weekly, monthly and yearly reports
• Communicates in a positive manner with students, staff, parents, outside vendors and co-workers

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in a school kitchen environment where temperatures from hot ovens, steamers, and dishwashers can cause discomfort

Noise from students and kitchen equipment can be excessive

Injuries from kitchen equipment are possible; safety rules, training and protective equipment are required

Considerable responsibilities for the safety of others by assuring meals are prepared in a safe and sanitary manner

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work involves sustained standing and frequent lifting

Medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects

Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

Updated 01/31/2020

Contact Information

• Jayme Robertson , Director of School Nutrition
• Central Office
• Email: [e-mail]