Substitute-Food Service

Young World Physical Education; Fairfield (IA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfield Community School District is seeking a Substitute-Food Service role to support meal preparation and serving at Fairfield, IA. The position involves assisting the kitchen staff, maintaining safety and cleanliness, and ensuring efficient operation of the food service area.

The role requires flexibility for varying hours, basic health documentation, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Training and experience in school food service are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Experience or training in food services preferred.
• Ability to interact positively with staff and community.
• Provide documentation of health via an initial employment physical.
• Maintain good personal hygiene.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to applicable state and federal laws, rules, and regulations, safety standards, board policies and administrative rules.
• Assist the kitchen manager with food preparation as assigned.
• Assist in utensil/pan/sheet pan washing or operating dish washing machine.
• Prepare food items as directed.
• Measure and mix recipes as part of the food preparation process.
• Contribute to the cleanliness, efficiency and successful operation of the food preparation/serving facility.
• Assist in the preparation and serving of breakfast menu items.
• Utilize the HACCP principles in assuring the safety of food preparation and implementation of standard operating procedures as applied to the food service area.
• Dress appropriately for the position and work required.
• Complete all general duties and tasks associated with this assigned position in a timely and efficient manner.
• The listed responsibilities would be typical. Other responsibilities may be assigned by the Building Administrator/Director of Auxiliary Services on an "as needed" basis.

Skills

Food service experience

Interpersonal skills

Health documentation

Lift 50 lbs

Meet deadlines

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Substitute-Food Service

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Job Details

Job ID: 5885228

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 13, 2026 7:03 PM (UTC)

Job Description

FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Position Title: Cook-Substitute

Supervisor: Building Administrator/Food Service Director

Status: Substitute

Job Goal: To prepare and serve school meals in a safe and clean environment. It is the goal every position to provide services which will ensure the successful and efficient operations of the FCSD.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma
• Experience or equivalent training in food services preferred
• Ability to positively interact with support staff/district employees and community members
• Provide documentation of acceptable health via an initial employment physical with capabilities to fulfill the duties of this position
• Maintain good personal hygiene
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities:

• Adhere to applicable state and federal laws, rules, and regulations, safety standards, board policies and administrative rules.
• Assist the kitchen manager with food preparation as assigned.
• Assist in utensil/pan/sheet pan washing or operating dish washing machine.
• Prepare food items as directed.
• Measure and mix recipes as part of the food preparation process.
• Contribute to the cleanliness, efficiency and successful operation of the food preparation/serving facility.
• Assist in the preparation and serving of breakfast menu items.
• Utilize the HACCP principles in assuring the safety of food preparation and implementation of standard operating procedures as applied to the food service area.
• Dress appropriately for the position and work required.
• Complete all general duties and tasks associated with this assigned position in a timely and efficient manner.

The listed responsibilities would be typical. Other responsibilities may be assigned by the Building Administrator/Director of Auxiliary Services on an "as needed" basis.

Terms of Employment

Salary to be established by the support staff wage scale.

Hours/Contract- Varies/Substitute

Notice of Non-Discrimination-public notice: It is the policy of the Fairfield Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district's Title IX coordinator and Foster Care Point of Contact-Zach Wigle, Superintendent /Director of Curriculum Fairfield Community School District ACT Center Central Office, 403 South 20th St., Fairfield, IA 52556. Telephone: [phone] Email: [e-mail] or the Equity Coordinator-Evan Marten SBO, Fairfield Community School District ACT Center Central Office, 403 South 20th St., Fairfield, IA 52556 Telephone: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

• Substitute > Substitute
• Support Staff > Food Service

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Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Christine Willmon
• 403 S. 20th Street
• Fairfield, Iowa 52556
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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