Substitute Cafeteria Worker

Salado Ind School District; Salado (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Salado Ind School District Cafeteria in Salado, Texas is seeking a Substitute Cafeteria Worker to assist in food preparation and serving according to planned menus, while upholding quality, sanitation, and safety standards.

The role includes following recipes, maintaining portion control, operating kitchen equipment, recording food requisitions, and supporting daily cafeteria operations under supervision.

Qualifications

• Understand written and verbal food preparation and safety instructions
• Operate large and small kitchen equipment and tools
• Perform basic math for measurements and portions

Responsibilities

• Prepare quality food according to a planned menu of tested and uniform recipes
• Serve food according to meal schedules and procedures, promoting portion control
• Store and handle food items safely and maintain organized storage
• Operate tools and equipment according to safety standards and maintain cleanliness
• Keep garbage containers and areas neat and sanitary
• Record cashier functions accurately
• Record daily food preparation and requisitions
• Promote teamwork and assist fellow staff as needed

Skills

Written and verbal instructions

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Operate kitchen tools

Basic math

Job description

Substitute Cafeteria Worker

Salado Ind School District Cafeteria - Salado, Texas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in ESC Region 12

Job Details

Job ID: 5199227

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 29, 2025 7:00 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Primary Purpose:

Work under moderate supervision to prepare and serve appropriate quantities of food to meet menu requirements. Maintain high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, and safety practices.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification: None specified

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to understand written and verbal food preparation and safety instructions
• Working knowledge of kitchen equipment and food production procedures
• Ability to operate large and small kitchen equipment and tools
• Ability to perform basic math

Experience: None

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Food Preparation and Serving

• Prepare quality food according to a planned menu of tested and uniform recipes.
• Serve food according to meal schedules, departmental policies, and procedures, and practice and promote portion control and proper use of leftovers.
• Store and handle food items and supplies safely and according to established procedures. Maintain a clean and organized storage area.

Safety and Sanitation

• Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety standards, and follow established procedures to meet high standards of cleanliness, health, and safety.
• Keep garbage collection containers and areas neat and sanitary.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
• Maintain personal appearance and hygiene.

Other

• Handle and record cashier functions accurately.
• Help record food requisitions and order necessary supplies.
• Maintain daily food preparation records.
• Promote teamwork and interaction with fellow staff members.
• Complete annual continuing education requirements.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard large and small kitchen equipment and tools including electric slicer, mixer, pressure steamer, deep-fat fryer, sharp cutting tools, stove, oven, dishwasher, and food/utility cart

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stoop, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Continual walking; frequent climbing (ladder), grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching/overhead reaching

Lifting: Frequent moderate lifting and carrying (15–44 pounds)

Environment: Work inside in commercial kitchen environment; exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, extreme humidity, noise, vibration, microwaves, biological hazards (bacteria, mold, fungi), chemical hazards (fumes, vapors, gases), electrical hazards; work with hands in water; work around machinery with moving parts; work on slippery surfaces

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Substitute > Substitute

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Michael Novotny , Superintendent
• 601 N. Main
• P. O. Box 98
• Salado, Texas 76571
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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