Substitute Child Nutrition Worker

Districtwide; Eureka (MO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockwood R-6 School District is seeking a Substitute Child Nutrition Worker to assist with meal preparation and service under the cafeteria manager. You will help operate the POS, follow cash-control procedures, and ensure safe food handling in a busy school kitchen.

The role requires lifting up to 40 pounds, standing for long periods, and a variable schedule. Immediate start; Serv Safe is a plus and a High School diploma or GED is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Serv Safe certification preferred
• Physically able to stand for prolonged periods of time

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve school meals to students
• Operate Point of Sale system and comply with cash control procedures
• Operate food service equipment as necessary for meal preparation
• Prepare menu items according to standardized recipes; adjust quantities
• Maintain a safe and sanitary food service operation
• Assist in ordering food items and supplies; manage inventory
• Ensure adherence to cash control and inventory procedures
• Report unsanitary or unsafe conditions or equipment
• Assist manager with day-end cash procedures
• Support manager with additional duties as needed
• Follow district policies and handbooks
• Maintain personal appearance and hygiene

Skills

Food safety

Reading skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Serv Safe certification

Job description

Substitute Child Nutrition Worker

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Job Details

Job ID: 5975120
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 28, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

$15.94 per hour with a variable hour schedule

Serv Safe Certificate is beneficial. High School diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
INTERNALAPPLICANTSMUST ATTACH THEIRINTERNAL TRANSFERAPPLICATION BY THE INTERNAL CLOSING DATE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW.Internal closing date is November 4, 2026.

POSITION TITLE:

Child Nutrition Substitute

STATUS:

School Term/Hours Vary

FLSA STATUS:

Exempt

x

Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO:

Cafeteria Manager

HUMAN RESOURCES:

x

Approved

Not Approved

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the cafeteria manager and the assistant cafeteria manager, assist with school meal preparation and service of meals while maintaining standards of quality in basic food preparation and food handling guidelines as specified by Child Nutrition Services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare and serve school meals to students
• Operate Point of Sale system and comply with cash control procedures
• Operate food service equipment as necessary for meal preparation (standing mixers, electric slicer, steam-jacketed kettle, tilt-skillet, Combi, and convection ovens, etc.)
• Prepare menu items according to standardized recipes; make recipe conversions for quantity food preparation
• Assist in cleaning food service work area and in maintaining a safe and sanitary food service operation
• Assist in performing functions related to food service operation, e.g., ordering of food items and supplies, inventory control (includes receiving and checking accuracy of deliveries), and ensuring that USDA, State and County Health Department regulations are maintained
• Responsible for adherence to all cash control and inventory control procedures as maintained by Child Nutrition Services
• Report potentially unsanitary or unsafe conditions or equipment to the supervisor
• Assist manager if requested with day end reports and/or cash control procedures
• Assist manager with assistant manager duties if the assistant is unavailable
• Comply with department and district policies and procedures as specified in handbooks
• Maintain personal appearance and hygiene according to department and district policies and procedures
• Record production amounts on food production sheets as required by the Cafeteria Manager and USDA
• Perform other duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to demonstrate safe work environment procedures and reinforce reasonable rules to reduce or eliminate job-related injuries
• Ability to handle all types of foods with a variety of ingredients
• Ability to perform work duties in a safe manner
• Ability to read, write and comprehend verbal and written instructions
• Ability to safely bend, twist and lift up to 40 pounds of supplies and equipment
• Ability to work with others in a cooperative and productive manner
• General knowledge of quantity food service operations
• Positive interest in children and school food service

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Serv Safe certification preferred
• Physically able to stand for prolonged periods of time
• Prior experience in quantity food service operation beneficialCompleted or be eligible to complete Hepatitis A shot sequence

EQUIPMENT USED:

• All kitchen equipment such as but not limited to knives, utensils, ovens, combi ovens, steamer, stove, dish machine, slicer, food processor, blender, computer, printer, fax, phone

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Within assigned kitchen, temperatures can range in extremes in hot and cold
• While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, walk, stand, lift, twist, bend, and reach

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: $15.94 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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