Substitute General Nutrition Worker - 26-27

Young World Physical Education

Adel (IA)

On-site

USD 19,661 - 28,003

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

A local school district in Adel, Iowa is seeking a Substitute General Nutrition Worker to assist with preparing and serving meals. The role involves cleaning cafeteria equipment and maintaining food service facilities. Candidates should have knowledge of food safety practices and the ability to lift up to 25 pounds. This full-time position offers a starting pay of $17.30 per hour and requires following recipes and safe food handling standards.

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of following recipes, safe practices, and food handling.
  • Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds.
  • Skills in operating food service equipment and maintaining cleanliness.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with meal preparation and serving.
  • Operate point of sale system.
  • Clean cafeteria equipment and maintain sanitary conditions.

Skills

Following recipes
Safe lifting practices
Basic kitchen equipment
Safe food handling
Computer software skills

Job description

Substitute General Nutrition Worker - 26-27

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Job Details

Job ID: 5655267

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 20, 2026 1: 06 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Summary: Under immediate supervision, assists with the preparation and serving of meals; performs general duties related to food preparation, serving and cleaning. Acts as cashier and/or computer point of sale meal services system.

Hours: Varies depending on position

Shift Days: Monday Friday

Starting at: $17.30

Essential Functions
  • Helps with food preparation.
  • Serves food at appropriate times.
  • Serves as cashier and/or point of sale system attendant.
  • Cleans and washes cafeteria equipment, dishes, pans, tables and carts.
  • Maintains food service facilities, equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition.
  • Maintains and completes required forms and records accurately, as assigned by the supervisor.
  • Assists in taking inventories and record keeping.
  • Performs related duties as assigned.
Qualification Guidelines

Knowledge of:

  • Following recipes that can include weighing and measuring of ingredients
  • Safe practices of lifting and moving materials.
  • Basic kitchen equipment and supplies
  • The importance of practicing safe food handling, established rules pertaining to personal hygiene and dress code.
  • Portion control and basic units of measure.
  • Basic computer software systems

Ability to:

  • Follow oral and written directions.
  • Safely operate food service equipment.
  • Meet work schedules and time lines in a fast paced environment.
  • Identify a reimbursable meal on the serving line.
  • Push, carry, and lift large boxes, bags of food and food carts.
  • Work in a standing position for long periods of time.
  • Follow instructions as directed from lead personnel relating to safety measures, sanitation practices, personnel
  • standards, work techniques and methods of performing duties.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
  • Lift and move items weighing up to 25 pounds.

ADM encourages all qualified candidates to apply.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Substitute > Substitute

Job Requirements
Contact Information
  • Cara Trudeau
  • 215 North 11th Street
  • Adel, Iowa 50003
  • Phone: 515.993.4283
  • Email: cara.trudeau@admschools.org
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