Sub Cook

Sidney City Schools; Sidney (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Sidney City Schools in Sidney, OH is seeking a Sub Cook / Food Service Aide to support the cafeteria when the full-time cook is unavailable. The role involves supervising students, maintaining cleanliness, assisting with food service and tray/utensil return, and organizing student dismissal from the cafeteria.

Qualifications include strong communication, organizational and problem-solving skills, with bilingual English/Spanish preferred. A DMV license or own transportation is required.

Qualifications

• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Ability to stay composed and handle responsibilities under pressure.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising students in the cafeteria during mealtime.
• Help keep tables and surrounding areas clean.
• Assist students with food purchases, serving, disposal of food waste, and returns of trays and utensils.
• Organize groups of students for orderly cafeteria dismissal.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Bilingual English/Spanish

Calm under pressure

Interpersonal cooperation

Education

DMV license or own transportation

Job description

Sub Cook

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Job Details

Job ID: 3866157

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: May 22, 2026 1:05 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Title: Food Service Aide

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the building Principal, to cook in the cafeteria when a full-time cook is unable to be there.

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.
• Organizes groups of students for orderly dismissal from the cafeteria.

Additional Duties

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.
• Effective organizational and problem solving skills.
• Bilingual oral skills (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality about students in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and district guidelines.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard school environment and in outdoor weather.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

Certification/License:

• Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License or ability to provide own transportation.

Experience:

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

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Position Type: Full-time

Contact Information

• Bonita Terry , Director, Employee Relations
• 200 South Keowee Street
• Dayton, Ohio 45402
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]