Substitute Cafeteria Assistants - Hours and Locations Varied

YORK CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; York (York County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

YORK CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT is looking for food service staff in York County, United States. The role involves preparing and serving meals while following food safety guidelines. Applicants must be high school graduates, able to work in a physically demanding environment, and meet required clearances. Key responsibilities include using kitchen equipment and maintaining cleanliness in food service areas. This position suits individuals who can interact professionally and demonstrate respect and dignity at work.

Qualifications

• Ability to interact with others in a professional manner.
• Must meet physical demands of the job, including standing and lifting.
• Self-paid clearances required: Act 34, Act 151, FBI.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food using recipes.
• Operate various kitchen equipment safely.
• Serve meals and ensure portion control.

Skills

Ability to interact professionally

Ability to stand for extended periods

Food safety knowledge

Education

High School Graduate

Tools

Cooking equipment

Job description

Requirements

• Must have the ability to interact with others in a manner that demonstrates professionalism, respect and dignity.
• Works in an environment requiring the physical demands of standing for extended periods of time, lifting, operating cooking equipment, and serving meals.
• Act 34 Clearance, Act 151 Clearance, FBI Clearance (self‑paid)
• Drug Screening (self‑paid)
• Act 126 & Act 71 Training Certificates
• Letter of Interest, Resume and Application on the District website
• High School Graduate

Experience and Qualifications

• Must have the ability to interact with others in a manner that demonstrates professionalism, respect and dignity.
• Works in an environment requiring the physical demands of standing for extended periods of time, lifting, operating cooking equipment, and serving meals.
• Act 34 Clearance, Act 151 Clearance, FBI Clearance (self‑paid)
• Drug Screening (self‑paid)
• Act 126 & Act 71 Training Certificates
• Letter of Interest, Resume and Application on the District website
• High School Graduate

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Uses recipes to prepare food for service.
• Operates equipment as necessary in the course of daily duties including, but not limited to, slicer, grinder, mixer, can opener, dishwasher, stove, oven, steam table, POS system, calculator, steamer, kettle, grill, mechanical chopper, and pulper.
• Serves meals using approved serving utensils ensuring portion sizes and procedures are followed.
• Follows all food safety guidelines as directed such as washing hands, wearing gloves, time‑stamping food and rotation using First In First Out.
• Exhibits a clean‑as‑they‑go mentality for keeping work areas and tables clean and free of food debris.
• Participates in daily cleaning of the facility to include worktables, dishes, pot & pans, equipment, and smallwares.
• Assists in cleaning cafeteria tables and chairs/seats between meal periods and at the end of the day.
• Additional duties as assigned, in support of food service operations.