School Food Service Substitute

Charlton County Schools; Georgia; On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

Charlton County Schools is seeking a School Food Service Substitute for Folkston Elementary & Saint George Elementary. The role involves supervising students during mealtimes, ensuring cleanliness in the cafeteria, and assisting with food service tasks.

Ideal candidates will have effective communication skills and the ability to work under pressure. Prior experience in food service in a school setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge.
• Successful prior experience working as a lunch or food service aide.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising students in the cafeteria during mealtime.
• Ensure cleanliness of tables and surrounding areas.
• Assist students with food purchases and disposal of waste.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure

Ability to maintain confidentiality about students

Job description

Location: Charlton County Board of Education

Date Available: 08/03/2026

School Food Service Substitute - Folkston Elementary & Saint George Elementary

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the School Nutrition administrators, to assist in maintaining an orderly and safe atmosphere in the cafeteria by helping and supervising students at mealtime in accordance with Board policy and established district procedures.

Essential Functions

• Assists in supervising students in the cafeteria during mealtime.
• Assists in making sure that tables and surrounding areas are clean.
• Assists students with orderly food purchases, distribution of food, disposal of food waste, and return of trays and utensils.
• Ensures that students remain seated in assigned areas throughout their time in the cafeteria.
• Circulates among assigned tables during the mealtime to be available as needed.
• Organizes groups of students for orderly dismissal from the cafeteria.
• Reports to teachers, principal, nurse, and/or security personnel as appropriate regarding infractions, safety concerns, injuries, or other issues involving students.
• Assists with food preparation, serving students, and maintaining a clean serving area, as well as a clean sitting area where students eat.

Additional Duties

• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

NOTE:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality about students in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and district guidelines.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in a standard school environment.

Qualifications Profile

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would qualify.

Experience

• Successful prior experience working as a lunch or food service aide, preferably in a school district or with children.