SUBSTITUTE CAFETERIA HELPERS-CHILD NUTRITION 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Akron Public Schools; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Akron Public Schools is seeking Substitute Cafeteria Helpers for Child Nutrition. This on-call role covers meal preparation and service in school cafeterias, with an average of 20–25 hours per week across 187 student-contact days.

Eligible applicants must be able to pass background checks and have dependable transportation, a landline or cell phone, and a high school diploma or GED. Hourly rate is $15.39, with duties including operating foodservice equipment, managing registers, and lifting up

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Background checks (Bureau of Criminal Investigation and FBI) required.
• Dependable transportation needed.
• Landline or cell phone needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in meal preparation for school cafeterias.
• Operate foodservice equipment and computerized register.
• Lift up to 40 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation requirements.
• Provide positive interactions with students, staff and coworkers.

Skills

Dependable transportation

Landline or cell phone

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Substitute Cafeteria Helpers-Child Nutrition

Job Code 821, Time Schedule 370 (187 days) as and when needed basis (average 20-25 hrs. week). Hourly Rate: $15.39/hour. This is a School Employees Retirement System position.

The Superintendent reserves the right to either keep the position open until suitable applicants are found or to cancel and repost the position with such changes as may be deemed appropriate. For further information, please contact Child Nutrition Services, 330-761-1336.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or G.E.D.;
• Must satisfactorily complete Bureau of Criminal Investigation and FBI background checks;
• Dependable transportation;
• Landline or cell phone.

Desired

• Foodservice experience.

Position Description

This position is routine, but responsible work in the preparation of meals for school cafeterias.

• Basic mathematics, computer, and money handling skills;
• Performs various physical tasks related to food preparation, service and cleaning;
• Ability to work quickly, accurately, and neatly;
• Follows all food safety and sanitation requirements;
• Interacts in a positive manner with students, faculty, and coworkers;
• Operates foodservice equipment, computerized register; frequent and regular requirement to lift (40 lbs.), stand for extended periods, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, stand, bend, reach and stoop.

If you require any special services (such as interpreter, braille or large print, or wheelchair-accessible accommodations) covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Public Law 101-336, Section 102, please call the Department of Human Resources at 330-761-2949. If you are using a TTY/TTD, please call the Ohio Relay Service, 1-800-750-0750.

Akron Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry or genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes").