Substitute General Worker - Job #4637

School Board of Highlands County; Sebring (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

School Board of Highlands County in Sebring, Florida is seeking a Substitute General Worker for the Food & Nutrition Services department. The role involves supporting food service operations, adhering to sanitation and safety standards, and assisting with inventory and ordering as needed.

The position is full-time with a contract length determined annually. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be able to communicate effectively.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and navigate spaces.
• Ability to reach, stretch, bend, and kneel to handle objects.
• Ability to stand or walk for four hours at a time.

Responsibilities

• Directly responsible to the Food Service Manager for satisfactory completion of duties to the established standard.
• Observe sanitation and safety rules per guidelines.
• Assist with food service operations during emergencies.
• Interact courteously with the public and maintain professional relations.
• Assist with ordering and inventory as needed.
• Take part in continuing education as required by USDA standards.

Skills

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Verbal and written communication

Bending and reaching

Standing for extended periods

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

School Board of Highlands County School Board of Highlands County - Sebring, Florida Open in Google Maps

Substitute General Worker - Job #4637

School Board of Highlands County School Board of Highlands County - Sebring, Florida Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5944419
Application Deadline: Oct 12, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: Sep 29, 2026 7:06 PM (UTC)

Job Description

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY

POSITION TITLE: General Worker

ASSIGNMENT: General Worker - Food & Nutrition Services

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantlyto move objects
• Ability to reach, stretch, bend, stoop or kneel to handle, lift or move objects from floor level to 6 feet above floor level
• Ability to walk or stand for periods of four (4) continuous hours
• Ability to work under the following environmental conditions:
  • The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions. There is protection from weather conditions but not necessarily fromtemperature changes
  • The worker is subject to extreme cold. Temperatures are below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour
  • The worker is subject to extreme heat. Temperatures are above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour
  • The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level
  • The worker is subject to hazards. This includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts,electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, and exposure to high heat or chemicals
• Satisfactory clearance of a criminal history records check and drug screening

ADDITIONAL DESIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

None at this time

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly responsible to the Food Service Manager for satisfactory completion of all assigned duties (oral or written), performed to the established standard
• Responsible to the Food Service Manager for observance of sanitation and safety rules and regulations.
• Assists with necessary food service operations during times of emergency
• Interacts courteously with the public
• Maintains an effective working relationship with managers and other employees
• Maintains high standards of work habits, sanitation and safety
• Adheres strictly to the Handbook for School Food Service Personnel and all guidelines set forth in SBHC Board Policy
• Prepares food and/or baked goods as directed by the Food Service Manager
• Strictly follows recipes and production planning sheets
• Obtains, weighs, and measures products from storage areas in a timely manner to ensure present and future menus are correctly prepared
• Packages and stores food products in accordance with food safety standards and advises manager of amounts to be worked into future menus
• Monitors serving line to ensure enough food is available for service and replaces depleted food with fresh products
• Operates point of sale system and performs cash handling duties
• Assists manager in the ordering and inventory of products and services utilized by the food service operation
• Will take appropriate hours of annual continuing education/training as required by USDA Professional Standards or other such agencies

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

Performs all other duties as assigned by the supervising administrator

TERM:

Length of contract and number of hours worked are determined by specific allocation as approved annually during planning-budgeting process

APPRAISAL:

Performance will be appraised annually in accordance with School Board policies

PAY GRADE:

According to the School Board of Highlands County Non-instructional Bargaining Support Personnel Salary Schedule

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Except as provided by law, The School Board of Highlands County shall not on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, political or religious beliefs, national or ethnic origin, or genetic information, exclude individuals from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity in any employment condition or practice, or be denied equal access to school facilities if the organization is The Boy Scouts of America or other patriotic youth groups.

APA Approved 7/28/2015
Modified 5/9/2016
Board Approved 4/25/2017
Modified 8/19/2021

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL PERSONNEL:

All applicants for positions offered by the School Board of Highlands County will be evaluated for possession of the following personal qualities:

• Honesty, dependability, punctuality, accuracy, and diligence on the job
• Ability to relate well to fellow workers, parents, students, and the general public
• Habits of dress, grooming, and personal conduct suitable to the work site and school environment
• Willingness to use professional practices appropriate to public service and school settings
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately, orally and in writing
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral directions
• Ability to access, organize, and maintain information needed in the performance of specific work tasks
• Willingness to become totally familiar with and to comply with school district policies, procedures, rules, and functions
• Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity and to district expectations governing equity, non-discrimination, and equal opportunity
• Willingness to complete in-service training needed to enhance and update job performance over a period of service

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process.

To request accommodations, please contact:
Carla Ball, Director of Human Resources
426 School Street
Sebring, FL 33870
863-471-5555
[e-mail]

CLEARINGHOUSE INFORMATION: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:

Substitute > Substitute

Contact Information

• Carla Ball
• 426 School Street
• Sebring, Florida 33870
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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