Substitute- Cafeteria

Young World Physical Education; Liberal (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Liberal, Kansas, is seeking a Substitute for Cafeteria services. The role involves preparing food items, maintaining cleanliness of service areas, and operating equipment as needed. Applicants should have a high school diploma and knowledge of food safety. This position requires effective communication skills and the ability to lift 20 to 50 lbs. The role operates on-call and may not work every day, with a flexible condition of employment offered.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions in English.
• Experience in food safety and serving basics.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items as instructed by the kitchen manager.
• Set up food in steam tables and serve required menu items.
• Clean and sanitize all food service areas and equipment.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Effective communication

Ability to lift 20 to 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Substitute- Cafeteria

Liberal USD 480 District Wide - Liberal, Kansas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Liberal USD 480

Job Details

Job ID: 4779805

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jan 13, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

SUBSTITUTE POSITIONS ARE ON CALL AS NEEDED. MAY NOT WORK EVERY DAY.

Reports To: Cafeteria Supervisor

Prepare food items as instructed by the kitchen manager, following established procedures and perform detailed cleaning activities. Set up food in steam tables, consistently serve required menu items in the portion indicated by manager. Operate a point of service computer. May assist in production tasks. Clean and sanitize all food service areas and equipment, maintain and order supplies, unload and put away stock, take and document food temperatures. May be assigned other duties/activities as needed.

Conditions of employment: 1 to 8 hours per day depending on assignment.

Qualifications: HS or equivalent, ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions in English, experience in food safety and serving basics, able to establish and maintain effective work relationships. Positions require the ability to lift 20 to 50 lbs. and stand for up to 8 hours

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service

Contact Information

• Connie Vogts , Food Services Supervisor
• Food Services
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]