Substitute Lunchroom Worker - 2026-2027 School Year

Chillicothe City School District; Chillicothe (OH); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Chillicothe City School District is seeking a Substitute Lunchroom Worker for the 2026-2027 School Year. Responsibilities include assisting with meal preparation, serving food, and maintaining cleanliness in the lunchroom.

The ideal candidate should possess effective communication skills, be able to multi-task, and demonstrate strong organizational abilities. This role offers a flexible schedule based on an as-needed basis.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage time and multi-task effectively.
• Initiative to organize work and follow through.
• Demonstrates good listening and decision-making skills.
• Must have working knowledge of email and computer usage.
• Ability to lift boxes and assist students.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals, clean utensils and equipment.
• Assist with food preparation and inventory management.
• Operate cash handling equipment and maintain records.

Skills

Time management

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Decision-making skills

Listening skills

Accurate typing and grammar

Computer proficiency

Record-keeping

Physical strength to lift 35 lbs

Ability to assist students

Ability to operate lunchroom equipment

Job description

Position: Substitute Lunchroom Worker - As Needed Basis - 2026-2027 School Year

Department: Food Services

Classification: Lunchroom Worker

Reports To: Lunchroom Manager or Cafeteria Manager

General Duties: Responsible for assisting in the preparation and serving of meals, and for cleaning cooking utensils and equipment.

Specific Performance Duties

• Cleans, peels vegetables and prepares for cooking
• Prepares salads, sandwiches, and desserts
• Cleans and prepares meats for cooking
• Washes pots, pans, trays, serving utensils and disinfects all food preparation surfaces
• Thaws and serves food in the proper manner
• Holds and serves food at correct temperature, whether hot or cold
• Serves food to students as they pass by the serving counter
• Assists in baking (i.e., cookies and cakes)
• Assists with inventory and ordering
• May operate point of sale equipment or cash box, make and receive change, balance out register or box
• Maintains student confidentiality regarding Free and Reduced Lunch Program
• May count money at the end of the day and deposit the money in the bank
• May maintain lunchroom records and prepare simple reports
• May perform back-up for the cook/manager
• Attends inservice and training programs
• Performs other duties as assigned

Abilities Required

• Ability to manage time and multi-task
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Demonstrates good organizational skills
• Initiative to recognize what needs to be done, organize a plan to complete the work, and follow through to completion
• Demonstrates good decision-making skills
• Demonstrates good listening skills
• Satisfactory work record
• Ability to type accurately utilizing good grammar skills
• Ability to function efficiently and effectively using a computer
• Must have working knowledge of email
• Ability to maintain accurate records
• Ability to lift boxes of supplies, dishes, food, etc (up to 35 lbs.)
• Ability to assist students
• Ability to operate lunchroom equipment

This job description in no manner states or implies these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the position incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow instructions and perform duties required by the incumbent's supervisor, appointed authority, or designee.