Substitute Food Service Workers

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

Job summary

The Glenwood Community School District is seeking Substitute Food Service Workers for the 2026-2027 school year, with a starting wage of $13.17 per hour. Duties include assisting in food preparation, serving meals, and maintaining sanitation and safety throughout the kitchen.

Qualification requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, the ability to pass background checks and health screenings, knowledge of food production techniques, and the ability to read and follow written and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Must pass required background checks and physical.
• Knowledge of food production techniques, preparation and serving practices.
• Must be able to operate all food service equipment.
• Must be able to read, write, and follow oral and written directions in English.

Responsibilities

• Attendance is on an as needed basis.
• Assists in preparing food items by using appropriate methods and standardized recipes as assigned by manager or supervisor.
• Assists with portioning, serving, and kitchen clean-up.
• Maintains standard of sanitation and safety.
• Maintains good public relations with students, parents, faculty, and community.
• Recognizes properly prepared food items by sight, taste, and smell.
• Uses equipment as directed.
• Uses ovens, steamers, steam jacketed kettles, dish machine, slicer, mixers, and other equipment.
• Operates dish machine and complies with proper dish machine procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Food service equipment

Job description

Substitute Food Service Workers

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Job Details

Job ID: 5874239
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 06, 2026 7:04 PM (UTC)

Job Description

The Glenwood Community School District is currently taking applications for Substitute Food Service Workers for the 2026-2027 school year. The starting wage is $13.17 per hour.

SUBSTITUTE FOOD SERVICE WORKER (COOK/SERVER/DISHWASHER)

GLENWOOD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS - CLASSIFIED STAFF JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Food Service Worker/Cook

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or the equivalent
• Must pass required background checks and physical
• Knowledge of food production techniques, preparation and serving practices.
• Must be able to operate all food service equipment.
• Must be able to read, write, and follow oral and written directions in English.

Essential Function:

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to withstand heat and fluctuations in temperature.
• Must be able to work simultaneously with both hands.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Reports To: Food Service Kitchen Manager

Consults With: Other kitchen employees

Position Goal: The food service worker under the supervision of the manager is responsiblefor preparing, serving, and clean-up activities.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Attendance is on an as needed basis.
• Assists in preparing food items by using appropriate methods and standardized recipes as assigned by manager or supervisor.
• Assists with portioning, serving, and kitchen clean-up.
• Maintains standard of sanitation and safety.
• Maintains good public relations with students, parents, faculty, and community.
• Recognizes properly prepared food items by sight, taste, and smell.
• Uses equipment as directed.
• Uses ovens, steamers, steam jacketed kettles, dish machine, slicer, mixers, and other equipment.
• Operates dish machine and complies with proper dish machine procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Terms of Employment: As needed on days students are in school and as needed for meals. Wage schedules shall be subject to annual review and modification by the Glenwood Board of Education or through the collective bargaining process, where one exists.

Evaluation: Food Service Director and Manager evaluate Food Service Worker once a year.

Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:

Substitute > Substitute

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Nicole Carnazzo
• 103 Central
• Glenwood, Iowa 51534
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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