Substitute Nutrition Staff

Young World Physical Education; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Johnston, Iowa, is seeking a part-time Substitute Nutrition Staff member to support the Nutrition Department. Responsibilities include preparing and serving food while maintaining cleanliness and safety standards. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and have good communication skills.

The starting salary for this position is $15.50 per hour. Substitutes are called on an as-needed basis with no guarantee of hours or days.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand continuously for long periods.
• Capacity to lift 50 lbs safely.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and cleanup.
• Provide safe, nutritious meal services.
• Maintain foodservice equipment.

Skills

Food service preparation experience

Ability to read and write English

Ability to perform basic arithmetic

Good communicative skills

Ability to relate to children

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Substitute Nutrition Staff

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Job Details

Job ID: 5794132

Application Deadline: Apr 18, 2027 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 22, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Summary: Support the Nutrition Department by assisting with the preparation, service, and cleanup of food, equipment, and work areas to provide safe, nutritious, and efficient meal services for students and staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read and write English, perform basic arithmetic and follow oral and written directions
• Ability to stand continuously and have the capacity to lift 50 lbs safely
• Ability to relate to children
• Possess good communicative, collaborative, and interpersonal skills
• Food service preparation experience preferred

Successful completion of a criminal background check and physical capacity profile test will be required upon offer.

Performance Responsibilities

Personal Performance Criteria

• Works well with others, maintaining positive and effective communication with school personnel and students
• Contributes to creating a positive work environment
• Demonstrates integrity and respects confidentiality
• Arrives on time and works consistently until the end of his/her scheduled day
• Takes advantage of professional growth opportunities related to his/her specific job
• Works independently and with confidence
• Demonstrates ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations
• Demonstrates initiative and ability to work without close supervision

Professional Performance Criteria

• Performs tasks in a timely manner
• Responsible for food preparation and acceptability of food before and after preparation
• Responsible for maintaining serving line
• Responsible for operation, cleaning, and maintaining foodservice equipment
• Maintains appearance appropriate to job responsibilities (wear appropriate uniform clothing, hair net covering on the hair, and comfortable & safe rubber‑soled shoes)
• Perform job-related duties as requested by supervisor

Terms of Employment

Substitutes are called and used on an “as needed basis” with no guarantee of hours or days.

Position Type: Part‑Time

Salary: $15.50 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service

Equal Opportunity Employer

All employers submitting a job opening for posting on the Teach Iowa system will not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or status as a veteran. A bona fide religious institution may choose to exercise the allowances in Iowa Code section 216.6.(6)d. Employers may have additional developed specific equal employment opportunity policies and procedures; please check with employers.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Marah Allen , Administrative Assistant to Human Resources
• ADMINISTRATION
• Phone: [phone] x1655
• Email: [e-mail]