Substitute - Food Service Assistant

Young World Physical Education; Manor (TX); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Manor Independent School District in Manor, Texas, seeks a Substitute - Food Service Assistant to support food preparation, serving, and cleanup across multiple campus locations. The role ensures menu adherence, safety, and quality in daily operations.

Starting pay is $17.05 per hour with a flexible schedule and on-site duties. Applicants must meet citizenship/residency requirements; education is not specified.

Qualifications

• Understanding food preparation and safety instructions
• Operate large and small kitchen equipment and tools
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and food production procedures
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation, serving and cleanup.
• Assist and maintain all serving schedules and serve all food items according to menu specifications defined by departmental policies and procedures.
• Monitor to ensure that food is produced safely and is of high quality according to policies, procedures, and department requirements.
• Monitor the safe storage of food items and ensure they are stored in a safe and hazard-free environment.
• Monitor and enforce standards of cleanliness, health, and safety following health and safety codes and regulations.
• Assist in the maintenance of a safe work environment.
• Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety standards.
• Keep garbage collection containers and areas neat and sanitary.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.
• Maintain personal appearance and hygiene.
• Promote teamwork and interaction with fellow staff members.
• Be able to learn and perform cash register procedures.
• Must wear assigned uniform, slip‑resistant shoes, and hairnet.
• Report to work in a timely manner according to assigned schedule.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrator that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position.
• Maintain professional interactions with staff, parents, community and visitors.
• Demonstrate the ability to remain calm and withstand pressures.
• Demonstrate flexibility to change in routine and adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Demonstrates respect, courteous to peers and visitors and assist fellow workers willingly.
• Avoid gossip, or speaking badly about the district and district personnel.

Job description

Substitute - Food Service Assistant

Manor Independent School District Multiple Campus Locations - Manor, Texas

Job Details

Job ID: 5830071
Application Deadline: Apr 30, 2027 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Jul 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Primary Purpose: Prepare and serve appropriate quantities of food to meet menu requirements. Maintain high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, and safety practices.

Education/Certification: None Specified

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to understand food preparation and safety instructions
• Ability to operate large and small kitchen equipment and tools
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and food production procedures
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations

Experience: None

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist in food preparation, serving and cleanup.
• Assist and maintain all serving schedules and serve all food items according to menu specifications defined by departmental policies and procedures.
• Monitor to ensure that food is produced safely and is of high quality according to policies, procedures, and department requirements.
• Monitor the safe storage of food items and ensure they are stored in a safe and hazard-free environment.
• Monitor and enforce standards of cleanliness, health, and safety following health and safety codes and regulations.
• Assist in the maintenance of a safe work environment.
• Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety standards.
• Keep garbage collection containers and areas neat and sanitary.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.
• Maintain personal appearance and hygiene.
• Promote teamwork and interaction with fellow staff members.
• Be able to learn and perform cash register procedures.
• Must wear assigned uniform, slip‑resistant shoes, and hairnet.
• Report to work in a timely manner according to assigned schedule.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrator that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position.

Professional Conduct:

• Maintain professional interactions with staff, parents, community and visitors.
• Demonstrate the ability to remain calm and withstand pressures.
• Demonstrate flexibility to change in routine and adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Demonstrates respect, courteous to peers and visitors and assist fellow workers willingly.
• Avoid gossip, or speaking badly about the district and district personnel.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Equipment Used: Large and small kitchen equipment to include electric slicer, mixer, pressure steamer, deep‑fat fryer, sharp cutting tools, ovens, dishwashers, and food and utility carts

Working Conditions: The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions.

Physical Demands: Lifting (45 pounds and over); Carrying (45 pounds and over); Sitting; Standing; Bending/Stooping; Kneeling; Pushing/Pulling; Repetitive hand motions; Keyboarding/mouse; Speaking clearly; Hearing.

Environmental Factors: Work inside/outside; Work around machinery with moving parts; Exposure to electrical hazards; Exposure to temperature extremes; Exposure to humidity extremes; Exposure to biological hazards; Exposure to chemical hazards; Work on slippery surfaces; Work prolonged or irregular hours.

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: $17.05 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Ryan Cengel, Director Food and Nutrition
• Food & Nutrition
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]