School Meal Service Substitute — Nourish Young Minds

Acelero Learning; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Acelero Learning in Philadelphia is seeking a Substitute Food Service Worker to serve nutritious meals to children in accordance with USDA guidelines and CACFP standards. You will prepare, portion, and deliver meals to classrooms, ensuring proper temperatures and safety.

You will manage inventory using FIFO, keep records, track allergies and substitutions, and maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen. The role requires a high school diploma, background checks, and preferred ServSafe certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• ServSafe Certification preferred.
• Physical exam and background checks are required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves family-style meals for children, volunteers, and staff, ensuring delivery to each classroom; delivers food at the proper temperature and in the correct amounts ordered.
• Stores food and supplies properly, which includes dating all canned, boxed, and bagged foods using the FIFO method of inventory.
• Washes and stores dishes; maintains kitchen equipment including stoves, ovens, mixers etc.
• Cleans and sanitizes food transport carriers daily; always maintains cleanliness of the kitchen.
• Ensures disposal of garbage each school day.
• Tracks food and other allergies and concerns for assigned center location(s).
• Ensures that children with documented food allergy receive the correct substitution; completes the Food Substitution Log for all special diet substitutions.
• Performs physical inventory of equipment and/or supplies.
• Makes attendance and weekly worksheets available for review by clerks, Center Director or the Food Service Manager as needed.
• Maintains and updates various daily and monthly records and logs.
• Maintains the safety of the environment for staff and children.
• Participates in assigned meetings, events and training as required.

Skills

ServSafe Certification preferred

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Acelero Learning in Philadelphia is seeking a Substitute Food Service Worker to serve nutritious meals to children in accordance with USDA guidelines and CACFP standards. You will prepare, portion, and deliver meals to classrooms, ensuring proper temperatures and safety.

You will manage inventory using FIFO, keep records, track allergies and substitutions, and maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen. The role requires a high school diploma, background checks, and preferred ServSafe certification.