Student Nutrition Substitute

De Soto Unified School Dist; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 17,729 - 25,251; Part time

Job summary

De Soto Unified School Dist is seeking a Student Nutrition Substitute for the 2025-2026 School Year. Responsibilities include preparing and serving food, maintaining high standards of sanitation, and ensuring a harmonious working environment. Candidates must complete a Food Basics Safety Class, have a current TB test, and pass strength and agility tests. The starting salary is $15.60/hour, commensurate with experience. This position requires effective communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Completion of Food Basics Safety Class within 2 months of hire.
• Must pass standardized strength & agility testing.
• All employees must have a current TB test.

Responsibilities

• Prepares foods from recipes or instructions.
• Cleans and properly stores equipment.
• Serves food to students and staff.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to work harmoniously with others

Stand for long periods

Job description

Student Nutrition Substitute

Hours will vary.

District Wide

2025-2026 School Year

Shift Hours

Hours will vary depending on where the substitute works.

Position Function

• Prepares foods from recipes or instructions.
• Cares, cleans, and properly stores equipment.
• Observes health and sanitation regulations.
• Attends the Food Safety Basics Class as required.
• Receives, unpacks, stores, and rotates food and supply stocks.
• Serves food to students and staff.
• Washes, and sanitizes dishes, serving areas, coolers, preparation surfaces, and equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Student Nutrition Kitchen Manager.

Working Conditions

• Able to work harmoniously with others.
• Requires standing for long periods of time.
• Must pass standardized strength & agility testing requiring lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Completion of Food Basics Safety Class within 2 months of hire.
• Maintains high standards of sanitation and personal cleanliness.
• Has reliable references.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.

Starting Salary

$15.60/hour - commensurate with experience.

Requirements

• All employees must have a current TB test (Tuberculosis). If you've had a recent TB Test (less than 12 months ago) we can accept a copy of your test results. If it's been more than 1 year ago, you will be required to obtain a new test. Employees are responsible for the cost of the test.
• Must pass standardized strength & agility testing requiring lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Must submit a pre employment physical prior to first day of work.