Substitute Food and Nutrition Worker

Gpsjackets; Greenville (MI); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Greenville Public Schools is seeking a Substitute Food Service Worker to assist with preparing and serving nutritious meals for students and staff, while upholding food safety standards.

Responsibilities include setting up serving lines, restocking, maintaining clean areas, and assisting with meal selections while adhering to district policies and attendance expectations.

Qualifications

• Strong teamwork, communication, and organizational skills.
• Desire to work with students and the public.
• Excellent work ethic.
• Satisfactory background check.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to school menus and guidelines.
• Assist in cooking, assembling food trays, and ensuring meals are prepped.
• Set up and restock serving lines during meal periods.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and sanitation of areas.
• Wash dishes and kitchen equipment following safety protocols.
• Follow health and safety guidelines to prevent contamination.
• Greet students and staff as they enter the servery.
• Assist younger students with meal selections as needed.
• Address allergies and dietary restrictions per policy.
• Monitor food inventory levels and proper storage.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Title:

Substitute Food Service Worker

Location:

Any

Schedule:

Varied

Classification:

Substitute

Salary:

$14.34 per hour

Benefits:

This position is not eligible for benefits

POSITION SUMMARY

The Substitute Food Service Worker will assist in preparing and serving nutritious meals for students and staff while maintaining food safety and sanitation standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

other duties may be assigned

• Prepare and serve meals according to school menus and portion guidelines
• Assist in cooking, assembling food trays, and ensuring meals are prepped
• Set up and restock serving lines during meal periods
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen, serving areas, and dining spaces
• Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment following food safety protocols
• Follow all health and safety guidelines to prevent contamination
• Greet all students and staff as they come into the servery
• Assist younger students with meal selections as needed
• Address any concerns, allergies, and dietary restrictions following school policies
• Monitor food inventory levels
• Ensure food is stored at proper temperatures and labeled correctly
• Commitment to regular and predictable attendance
• Adherence to Greenville Public Schools core values: integrity, collaboration, compassion, and responsibility

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Strong teamwork, communication, and organizational skills
• Desire to work with students and the public
• Excellent work ethic
• Satisfactory background check

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The employee is regularly required to stand and walk for extended periods of time. The employee will frequently bend, squat, and kneel to access storage areas and clean surfaces. The employee will occasionally twist at the neck and trunk. Employees will use their hands to handle, control, grasp, move, and feel equipment. The employee is occasionally required to reach above head and shoulder level. Occasionally required to carry, lift, and move up to 50 pounds. In‑person work is required.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Communication: The employee must have clear speaking and sufficient hearing to communicate effectively and appropriately in person and on the telephone. Ability to write businesscorrespondence in a professional manner. Ability to present information to small and large groups.
• Reasoning: Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to use good judgment in making decisions.
• Interpersonal: Maintain and encourage a safe environment for all students, staff, and the community. Effective organizational skills. Ability to work without direct supervision. Ability to be flexible in dealing with staff, students, parents, and the community. Demonstrates reliability, punctuality, dependability, honesty, and self‑motivation while performing the duties of the position. Exhibits a positive image as a representative of the school district.
• Mathematics: Ability to perform basic math computations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Environmental: The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. The employee is exposed to infections at a greater risk than the average person. The employee must be able to work under fluorescent lighting. The employee is frequently exposed to hot surfaces, cold environments, sharp instruments, and cleaning chemicals.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Alternative requirements that may be appropriate and acceptable to the Board of Education may be considered. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Greenville Public Schools Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, “Protected Classes”), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.