School Food Service Substitute — Reliable Kitchen Support

Navasota Independent School District; Navasota (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Navasota ISD is seeking a Food Service Substitute to support the school nutrition program. The role involves preparing and serving meals, maintaining safety and sanitation standards, and assisting with inventory and cashier duties in a busy kitchen.

Ideal candidates can understand written and verbal food prep instructions, operate standard kitchen equipment, and perform basic math. Expect to work in a school kitchen environment with periodic educational requirements and teamwork expectations.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand written and verbal food preparation and safety instructions.
• Working knowledge of kitchen equipment and food production procedures.
• Ability to operate large and small kitchen equipment and tools.
• Ability to perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quality food according to a planned menu of tested and uniform recipes.
• Serve food according to meal schedules, departmental policies, and procedures, and practice and promote portion control and proper use of leftovers.
• Store and handle food items and supplies safely and according to established procedures. Maintain a clean and organized storage area.
• Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety standards, and follow established procedures to meet high standards of cleanliness, health, and safety.
• Keep garbage collection containers and areas neat and sanitary.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
• Maintain personal appearance and hygiene.
• Handle and record cashier functions accurately.
• Help record food requisitions and order necessary supplies.
• Maintain daily food preparation records.
• Promote teamwork and interaction with fellow staff members.
• Complete annual continuing education requirements.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Skills

Food safety understanding

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Operate kitchen tools

Basic math

Tools

Electric slicer

Mixer

Pressure steamer

Deep-fat fryer

Stove

Oven

Dishwasher

Food/utility cart

Job description

Navasota ISD is seeking a Food Service Substitute to support the school nutrition program. The role involves preparing and serving meals, maintaining safety and sanitation standards, and assisting with inventory and cashier duties in a busy kitchen.

Ideal candidates can understand written and verbal food prep instructions, operate standard kitchen equipment, and perform basic math. Expect to work in a school kitchen environment with periodic educational requirements and teamwork expectations.