Substitute Child Nutrition Worker (2026-2027 School Year

Fort Smith Public Schools; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Fort Smith Public Schools is seeking a Substitute Child Nutrition Worker for the 2026-2027 school year. The role is part-time, typically 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with district-wide location assignments.

The position begins in August 2026 and pays $11 per hour, with payments on the 15th and 31st each month. Substitutes may be called as needed and can work up to six weeks at a time.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Food-service experience preferred.
• Ability to deal effectively with students and the public.
• Proficiency with institutional food-service equipment.
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Good grooming and personal appearance.
• Ability to rotate locations and fill in where needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food according to the daily menu using standard child nutrition practices.
• Maintain proper portion control to meet requirements.
• Store foods properly to maintain sanitation.
• Clean and sanitize all equipment, serving pieces, dishes, utensils, and cooking items.
• Clean and sanitize preparation, service, storage, employee facilities and dining areas.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the manager and supervisory staff.
• Maintain a professional relationship with students, faculty, administration, and community patrons.

Skills

Customer service

Public interaction

Emotional control

Grooming

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Substitute Child Nutrition Worker (2026-2027 School Year)

Fort Smith Public Schools DISTRICT WIDE - Fort Smith, Arkansas Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5713348

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 03, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 4, 2026

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Substitute Child Nutrition Worker

REPORTS TO: Child Nutrition Manager

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Substitute child nutrition workers with Fort Smith Public Schools are part-time positions. Typically, substitute cafeteria staff must be available to work from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (There are a few exceptions to the hours.)

BEGINNING:2026-2027 school year

LOCATION: District Wide

Hourlypay for substitute cafeteria staff is $11/hour. Paid on the 15th and 31st of each month.

**Substitutes for child nutrition are called, as needed, to work in one of the school cafeterias when a regular employee is absent. Substitutes may be needed daily, with no notice. Substitutes may be needed for a predetermined period of days. Substitutes may be asked to work for up to six weeks at a time. All substitutes have the right to decline a sub opportunity.**

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Work experience in the food-service industry preferred.
• Ability to deal effectively with students and the public.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of institutional food-service equipment.
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Effective grooming skills.
• Ability to rotate locations and fill in where needed.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparation and service of food according to the written menu of the day, using acceptable child nutrition techniques to give the highest quality food possible.
• Proper portion control is to be used at all times to meet requirements.
• Proper storage of foods to meet sanitation requirements.
• Cleaning and sanitizing all equipment, serving pieces, dishes, utensils, and cooking items.
• Cleaning and sanitizing the preparation, service storage, employee facilities, and dining areas.
• All other duties as assigned by the manager and supervisory staff.
• Maintain a professional relationship with students, faculty, administration, and community patrons.

OTHER SKILLS

• Proper personal appearance and hygiene practices.
• Must have the ability to lift at least 40 pounds, stand 5-6 hours, and perform all tasks involving lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to endure prolonged standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, occasional reaching above the head or the shoulders, bending, squatting, and kneeling.

Position Type: Substitute

Contact Information

• Martha McEntire
• CHILD NUTRITION
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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