Substitute Cafeteria Worker

Berryville Public School District; Berryville (AR); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Berryville Public School District is seeking a Substitute Cafeteria Worker to assist in daily food service duties at Berryville, Arkansas. Immediate start with responsibilities in portioning, food prep, serving, cleaning, and inventory support.

The role requires the ability to read English, lift and stand for periods, and follow established recipes and safety guidelines. Work is performed in a school cafeteria environment and reports to the Food Service Manager.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and communicate in English.
• Accurately count, weigh, and measure.
• Follow instructions and take initiative in performance of assigned tasks.
• Physical ability to walk, stoop, stand, twist, and squat on a constant basis.

Responsibilities

• Interact with staff, students, faculty, visitors, and co-workers in a pleasant and professional manner.
• Portion foods into appropriate quantities per recipe or as instructed.
• Use techniques outlined in recipe or as instructed to assist with food preparation.
• Wash pots, pans, and other items using dish machine or three compartment sink.
• Place menu and a la carte foods on serving line and assemble the appropriate serving utensils.
• Monitor temperature of food and report unsafe temperatures to manager and take corrective actions.
• Serve food according to recipe portion or as instructed.
• Disassemble serving line and clean serving area.
• Remove garbage from trash receptacles and insert new bags.
• Report to work at scheduled time with proper uniform and groomed appearance.
• Assist in unpacking boxes, stocking storeroom or coolers, and inventory duties.

Skills

Reading in English

Counting/Measuring

Following instructions

Physical stamina

Job description

Substitute Cafeteria Worker

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Job Details

Job ID: 5906884
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 28, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Description

POSITION TITLE: Substitute Cafeteria Worker

FLSA: Non-Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to readand communicate in English.
• Accurately count, weigh,and measure.
• Follow instructionsand take initiative in performance of assigned tasks.
• Physical ability to walk, stoop, stand, twist,and squat on a constant basis.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must work in a hot, humid environment.
• Must work in a cold, or below zero environment for short period.

REPORTS TO: Food Service Manager

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Interact with staff, students, faculty, visitors, and co-workers in a pleasant and professional manner.
• Portion foods into appropriate quantities per recipe or as instructed.
• Use techniques outlined in recipe or as instructed (chopping, dicing, mixing, slicing, etc.) to assist with food preparation.
• Wash pots, pans, and other items using dish machine or three (3) compartment sink.
• Place menu and a la carte foods on serving line and assemble the appropriate serving utensils.
• Monitor temperature of food and beverage prior to service and report unsafe temperatures to manager and take appropriate corrective actions.
• Serve food according to recipe portion or as instructed.
• Disassemble serving line and clean serving area.
• Remove garbage from trash receptacles and insert new bags.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Report to work at scheduled time with proper uniformand appropriately groomed.
• Assist in unpacking boxes, stocking storeroom or coolers, pulling food items from storeroom and other inventory management duties as assigned.
• Perform cleaning tasks as assigned.
• Adhere to all school district and building rulesand regulations.
• Utilize proper hand washing techniques.
• Participate in meetings, training sessions, andseminars as scheduled.
• Complete other tasks as assigned.

Position Type: Substitute
Job Categories:

Substitute > Substitute: Food Service

Support Staff > Food Service

Contact Information

• Amanda Scitern
• 902 W Trimble Ave
• Berryville, Arkansas 72616
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]