Substitute Food Service

Elk River Independent School District 728; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Elk River Independent School District 728 is seeking an on-call Substitute Food Service worker to prepare and serve nutritious school lunches in a cooperative kitchen environment. The role supports cooks and ensures safe, sanitary operations in a district‑wide kitchen setting.

The individual will serve lunches to students, assist with cashier duties, and help maintain readiness for the next day, with overtime and weekend requirements as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of cooking, serving, sanitation and kitchen equipment.
• Ability to work with others and maintain good public relations.
• Basic cashier/maths skills for handling meals and money.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and work overtime including holidays.

Responsibilities

• Serve student lunches according to nutrition standards and may act as cashier.
• Clean counters, dishes, stoves and lunchroom areas for the next day.
• Wash trays, dishes, pans and utensils to keep equipment ready.
• Handle other job related duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Public relations

Math/Cashier skills

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Substitute Food Service (on call, daily substitute) JobID: 19293

• Position Type: Substitute/ Substitute Food Service
• Date Posted: 9/8/2026
• Location: District Wide
• Date Available: ASAP
• Closing Date: Until Filled

Starting wage: $18.50/hour

On-call, daily substitute may prepare and serve nutritious school lunches in cooperation with other Cooks and is responsible for maintaining a safe and sanitary kitchen area.

Job Summary

1. Serves student lunches according to standards established for proportion and nutrition and/or acts as cashier so that students are served in a timely manner.
2. Cleans counters, dishes, stoves equipment, and other kitchen and lunchroom equipment and areas so that lunchroom and kitchen are ready for the next day.
3. Washes trays, dishes, cooking pans, and utensils so that equipment is ready for the next day.
4. Other job related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school degree, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of proper method of cooking food, serving food, care and use of kitchen appliances, and proper sanitation.
• Ability to work with others.
• Ability to maintain good public relations with students, staff and parents.
• General math/cashier skills in order to cashier or measure food.
• Regularly able to lift heavy objects in excess of forty (40) pounds.
• No allergies to kitchen/cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to work overtime including weekends and holidays.
• Training and/or use of computer equipment is required.

Equity

Equity is one of ISD728's core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first to ensure college and career readiness. A diverse workforce fuels innovation and allows us to better understand, communicate with, and educate our students. ISD728 will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.