Substitute Food Service Worker - 2026-2027 School Year

Newton Community School District; Newton (IA); On-site; USD 17,616 - 25,089; Part time

Job summary

Newton Community School District is seeking a Substitute Food Service Worker to support the district's cafeterias in Newton, Iowa. The role offers an hourly wage of $15.50 and requires the ability to pass a criminal history background check and a prework physical.

Successful candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be able to stand, walk for long periods, and lift up to 50 pounds. Training and exact assignments will be provided as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Aptitude for successful performance of tasks.
• Able to stand/walk for long periods and work in warm surroundings.
• Manual dexterity to handle knives and kitchen equipment.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to follow policies and practices.

Responsibilities

• Fill in for absent staff as needed.
• Hours and assignments vary with district staffing needs and substitute availability.

Skills

Aptitude for tasks

Standing/walking ability

Manual dexterity

Lift up to 50 pounds

Follow policies and practices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position: Substitute Food Service Worker
Location: Newton Community School District
Substitute Hourly Wage: $15.50/hour
Job Description: See attached

• Hired applicants must be able to pass both the DCI criminal history background check and the prework physical requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrates aptitude for successful performance of tasks.
• Able to physically work in a standing position for prolonged periods and walk much of the time during the day; work in warm surroundings.
• Have manual dexterity to handle knives and other kitchen equipment.
• Able to lift materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board Designee may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Ability to follow policies and practices.

Position Information: Substitute employees will be notified of available substitute assignments on an as-needed basis to fill in for absent staff. Hours and the frequency of assignments will vary depending on district staffing needs, employee absences, and the substitute's availability.

Continuous Notice of Nondiscrimination
It is the policy of the Newton Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation 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 Laura Selover, Director of Human Resources, 1302 1st Avenue West, Newton, Iowa 50208, [phone], [e-mail]. NCSD Website: https://www.newtoncsd.org/