On-Call Substitute Chef for School Cafeterias

Upper-Crust-Food-Service; Chaffee (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking adaptable substitutes to cover school cafeterias on an on-call basis. You will step into different kitchens, follow established menus, set up stations, and ensure smooth meal service for the day.

The role emphasizes reliability, quick adaption to new campuses, and maintaining high sanitation standards while working with staff and students in diverse settings.

Qualifications

• Required skills enable quick adaptation to new kitchens and teams.
• Strong communication and reliability are essential.
• Ability to follow menus and specs accurately.

Responsibilities

• Report to the assigned school cafeteria for scheduled substitute shifts, ready to step in on short notice
• Follow the campus’s established menu and spec sheet to prepare and serve that day’s meals as planned
• Set up workstations and prepare ingredients needed for the day’s service
• Enforce sanitation and food safety standards per state, local, and school nutrition program regulations.
• Maintain a professional and positive attitude with cafeteria staff, school personnel, and students.
• Adapt quickly to each campus’s kitchen layout, equipment, and routines when covering a new location.
• Help with unloading, inspecting, and storing deliveries as needed.
• Communicate shift confirmations and any issues promptly with campus and regional management.

Skills

Adapt quickly

Reliable

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Follow established menu

Education

Food safety handler certification

High school or vocational kitchen coursework

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking adaptable substitutes to cover school cafeterias on an on-call basis. You will step into different kitchens, follow established menus, set up stations, and ensure smooth meal service for the day.

The role emphasizes reliability, quick adaption to new campuses, and maintaining high sanitation standards while working with staff and students in diverse settings.