Substitute Cafe Team Member

Metropolitan-School-District-of-Washington-Township; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township (MSDWT) is seeking a Cafe Team Sub Member to support school nutrition operations. This role is part-time, with hours determined by location, and paid at $17.00 per hour, with additional compensation for a college diploma where applicable.

Under supervision, you will prepare meals, serve students, and ensure proper temperatures and sanitation. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and contributes to a safe, efficient

Qualifications

• Under supervision of Cafeteria Manager and supervisors, follow recipes and guidelines.
• Maintain high standards of sanitation and food safety.
• Communicate effectively with staff and school stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and schedules.
• Serves meals or prepares for delivery with proper portioning and temperatures.
• Documents meals per federal regulations while maintaining confidentiality.
• Cleans kitchen and serving areas, keeping sanitation standards.
• Maintains positive relationships with teammates and building staff.
• Performs duties safely in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Food prep

Sanitation

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Position Type:
  Child Nutrition Services/ Substitute Child Nutrition
• Date Posted:
  9/17/2026
• Location:
  All Schools

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township (MSDWT) is located in the northern section of Indianapolis. It is a dynamic community with broad diversity in cultures, religions, ethnic groups, races, and socioeconomic levels. MSDWT has been an educational leader in Indiana for the last sixty years.

Our mission is to nurture our students into tomorrow's leaders by cultivating learning environments that ignite innovation, amplify diverse and critical thinking, and inspire growth and achievement.

JOB DETAILS

Job Title Cafe Team Sub Member

Education High School Diploma or equivalent

Location All MSDWT Schools

Work Schedule Part-time, hours determined by individual location

Calendar Length School Year, 185 days

FLSA Classification Non-exempt, hourly employee

Hourly Rate $17.00/hour – Additional compensation given for college diploma

JOB EXPECTATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Position Purpose / Description

UnderthesupervisionoftheCafeteriaManager,AssistantManager,PrincipalandSupervisorofChild Nutrition, the Sub Café Team Member is responsible for performing the following duties:

• Prepareshighqualityfooditemsaccordingtostandardizedrecipesandinstructionstomeet production and service schedules.
• Servesmealsorpreparesfordeliverybyusingcorrectportioning,meetingoutlinedstandards, ensuring required food temperatures and is presented attractively.
• Documentsmealsaccordingtofederalregulationswhilemaintainingconfidentiality.
• Cleanskitchenandservingareasafterpreparationandservice,maintaininghighstandardsof sanitation and cleanliness.
• Maintainspositiverelationshipswithallteammembersandbuildingstaff.
• Communicateseffectivelywithallschoolandcommunitystakeholders,treatingallwith confidentiality, fairness, dignity and respect.
• Performsjobsafelyatafastpacewhilemaintainingaclean,safeworkenvironment.
• Performsalldutiesasassigned

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

PERCENT OF TIME

Seldom = Less than 25%

Occasional = 26 to 50%

Often = 51 to 75%

Very Frequent = 76% and above

Ability to stand for extended periods of time

Very Frequent

Ability to carry 50 pounds

Occasional

Amount to lift 50 pounds

Occasional

Ability to carry 25 pounds

Very Frequent

Ability to lift 25 pounds

Very Frequent

Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter

Very Frequent

Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels

Often

Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation

Often

Ability to operate office equipment

Seldom

Ability to reach in all directions

Very Frequent

Climbing

Seldom

Occasional

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township is an equal opportunity/equal access employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all applicable Federal and Indiana State laws, regulations, and executive orders in its programs and activities. Washington Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status.

Postings current as of 9/20/2026 10:56:31 AM CST.

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