Sub Cook

Dayton Area School Consortium; Town of Sidney (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A local school district in New York is seeking a Substitute Food Service Worker to assist in the cafeteria. The role entails cooking when a full-time cook is unavailable and supervising students during mealtime. Candidates should have effective communication and organizational skills, along with prior experience in food service. A valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License is required. This position offers an opportunity to work in a school environment and contribute positively to the students' dining experience.

Qualifications

• Successful prior experience working as a lunch or food service aide, preferably in a school district or with children.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality about students in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and district guidelines.
• Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License or ability to provide own transportation.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Cook in the cafeteria when a full-time cook is unable to be there.
• Assist in supervising students in the cafeteria during mealtime.
• Organize groups of students for orderly dismissal from the cafeteria.
• Organize groups of students for orderly dismissal from the cafeteria.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Effective organizational and problem solving skills

Bilingual oral skills (English/Spanish)

Composure under pressure

Cooperative relationships

Confidentiality of student information

Job description

Position Type: Substitute / Substitute Food Service Worker

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

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

Postings current as of 2/19/2026 11:00:01 PM CST.

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