Substitute Food Service Worker

Hampton County School District; Varnville (SC); On-site; USD 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampton County School District Food Service in Varnville, South Carolina is seeking Substitute Food Service Workers to support school meals. The role involves assisting in meal preparation, serving, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness, with reports to the Cafeteria Manager.

Positions are on an as-needed basis with pay per hour according to the role: $10.00/hour for Substitute Teacher-1, $13.11/hour for Substitute Teacher-2, $15.01/hour for Substitute Teacher-3, and $10.00/hour for

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent with demonstrated aptitude for successful performance of the job duties; prior lunchroom experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in meal preparation and portions, cooking, baking, and coordinating work schedules to ensure meals are ready on time.
• Maintains food quality, sanitation, and safety standards throughout the kitchen and serving areas.
• Operates and uses cafeteria equipment and tools, serves students and staff, and maintains cleanliness of dishes and service areas.
• Performs duties in compliance with safety and health standards; stores stock safely and assists with inventory and orders.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school graduate

Job description

Substitute Food Service Worker

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Job Details

Job ID: 5579152

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 10, 2026 7:06 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Position Category Rate

• Substitute Teacher-1 (High School – 2 yrs. College) Instructional Support $10.00 / hour
• Substitute Teacher-2 (Bachelors+) Instructional Support $13.11/hour
• Substitute Teacher-3 (Certified with Bachelors+) Instructional Support $15.01/hour
• Substitute Non-Instructional Support $10.00/hour
• Bus Driver Trainee - 1 Non-Instructional Support $10.00/hour
• Bus Driver Trainee – 2 Non-Instructional Support $15.01/hour

Job Summary

Performs a variety of duties in the preparation and service of nutritious meals to students, staff and visitors. Maintains cleanliness of the kitchen and cafeteria areas and performs related duties. Possesses basic computer skills. Reports to the Cafeteria Manager. This position is an as needed basis and is a substitute cafeteria worker.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists in the preparation of meal portions which involves cooking and baking using various utensils and appliances; may perform specialized duties such as baking, frying, broiling, etc. or preparing meats, vegetables, salads, desserts, sandwiches, etc. Demonstrates the ability to measure and mix ingredients according to recipes, and prepares, seasons, and cooks food appropriately. Effectively plans and coordinates work schedules so that foods will be ready at required times.
• Always ensures that all foods meet existing standards for quality, freshness, taste and appearance and ensures that required sanitary levels are maintained throughout the food preparation process.
• Demonstrates the ability to set up the steam table and serving line; obtains and places dishes, silverware, hot and cold foods, baked goods, beverages, desserts, and condiments. Serves students and staff from the cafeteria counter; keeps dispensing and related equipment full and operating for service. Effectively maintains prepared and partially prepared foods in optimum condition until served. Devises best methods of presentation.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the kitchen and cafeteria areas; washes dishes; clears counters, sweeps and mops floors; cleans freezers, coolers, and storage areas; cleans kitchen appliances; cleans and maintains the garbage collection area. Ensures that all cooking equipment and utensils are inspected and maintained for proper operation.
• Operates and/or utilizes various appliances and equipment such as ovens, stoves, mixers, dishwasher, deep fryer, etc. Is effective in notifying supervisor of problems and needs concerning equipment and food supplies, assists in food orders and inventories.
• Maintains files of recipes and menu items; estimates food items needed; inspects, weighs, measures, washes and otherwise prepares food items for cooking and serving.
• Interacts with immediate supervisor, students, parents, teachers, school staff and administration.
• Performs duties in compliance with safety and health standards. Stores stock in an efficient and safe manner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested by the Food Service Manager, Food Service Director and Superintendent of Schools.

Education and Experience:

• High school graduate or equivalent with demonstrated aptitude for successful performance of the job duties; prior lunchroom experience preferred.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of all standards and regulations pertaining to food service/preparation and sanitation of food service areas.
• Knowledge of methods, procedures and activities involved in conducting prescribed lunchroom duties.
• Understands the methods required for productivity and quality standards.
• Knows of the safety precautions relative to working with food service equipment and materials.

Skills/Effort:

• Ability to conduct food preparation and service activities in an effective and timely manner in accordance with all applicable regulations, standards and requirements.
• Ability to interact in an effective manner with co-workers, supervisor, students, teachers, and the general public.
• Ability to operate and utilize all food service equipment, tools and materials in a safe and effective manner.
• Ability to maintain food service areas, equipment and utensils.

Working Conditions:

• Conducts duties in a cafeteria/kitchen environment with routine exposure to discomforting conditions such as heat, cold, food preparation equipment and utensils, smoke and steam.
• Requires ability to work under a degree of stress related to duties that require attention, and meeting deadlines.
• Physical demands are restricted to kitchen work requiring the lifting/moving of items weighing up to fifty pounds.
• Job requires the operation of standard cafeteria/food service equipment.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories

• Substitute > Substitute
• Support Staff > Food Service

Contact Information

• Conchita Bostick
• 372 Pine Street East
• Varnville, South Carolina 29944
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]