School Food Service Technician Substitute 2026-2027

Young World Physical Education; Opelousas (LA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Landry Parish School Board Central Office in Opelousas, LA seeks a School Food Service Technician Substitute for the 2026-2027 term. The role focuses on preparing and serving nutritious meals in accordance with district policies and nutritional requirements.

Qualifications include a minimum of ninth grade, potential ServSafe certification, and CPR/First Aid completion within 60 days. The position requires working in school kitchens, with physical demands and a 180-day term at 7.5 hours daily.

Qualifications

• Completion of the ninth grade.
• Minimum of one year of food service experience preferred.
• Must be able to obtain ServSafe training certification.
• Satisfactory completion of Red Cross First Aid Course including CPR within 60 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Work in an assigned school kitchen to efficiently prepare and serve food and beverages in accordance with established procedures and regulations.
• Prepare food according to the planned menu and follow recipes to ensure proper nutrition and cost effectiveness.
• Monitor cooking times and temperatures to ensure safe servings.
• Operate food service equipment safely and report malfunctions or maintenance needs.
• Set up food service lines for mealtimes and serve food in appropriate portions.
• Maintain sanitary preparation, service, and storage areas and sanitize equipment and utensils as required.
• Follow procedures for stocking, storing, and disposing of USDA commodities and supplies.
• Participate in professional learning training sessions.
• Perform other job-related duties as required.

Skills

ServSafe training

First Aid/CPR

Food service experience

Education

Completion of ninth grade

Job description

School Food Service Technician Substitute 2026-2027

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Job Details

Job ID: 5874735
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Goal:

To provide high quality, nutritious food service to SLP students, staff, and others within an assigned school kitchen.

Qualifications (minimum education, licensure, skills, and/or experience):

• Completion of the ninth grade.
• Minimum of one (1) year of food service experience preferred.
• Must be able to obtain ServSafe training certification.
• Satisfactory completion of Red Cross First Aid Course including CPR within 60 days of employment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work in an assigned school kitchen to efficiently prepare and serve food and beverages in accordance with established school kitchen procedures and consistent with Board policy, mandated nutritional and dietary requirements, and state and federal regulations.
• Prepare food according to the planned menu and follow recipes and/or instructions accurately to ensure proper nutritional content and cost effectiveness.
• Monitor cooking times and temperatures to ensure thorough heating as required for consumer safety.
• Operate food service equipment in a safe and skillful manner and report any malfunctions, incidents, or maintenance issues as appropriate.
• Set up food service lines for mealtimes and serve food in appropriate portions and quantities per individual in a cordial and professional manner.
• Maintain orderly, safe, and sanitary food preparation, service, and storage areas; clean and sanitize all food service equipment, tools, dishes, trays, cookware, utensils, serving vessels, etc. according to established regulations.
• Follow proper procedures related to stocking, storing, and disposing of USDA commodities, supplies, and other items.
• Participate in a variety of approved training sessions and activities to address professional learning needs.
• Perform other job-related duties as required.

Physical Demands:

• Lift and carry cans, bowls, pans, and cases up to 25 pounds
• Lift cans, bowls, pans, and cases up to 50 pounds with assistance
• Stand or walk up to 7 ½ hours per day
• Push or pull equipment such as food carts and mop buckets
• Reach above head
• Bend and squat when lifting
• This position is exposed to environmental and temperature extremes, chemicals, and odor.

Terms of Employment: 180 days 7.5 hours per day (Salary in accordance with current salary schedule)

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel (Bulletin 130).

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Marian Gallian , Food Service
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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