Substitute - School Nutrition Assistant- Multiple Locations

Polk County Public Schools; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Polk County Public Schools is seeking a Substitute, School Nutrition Assistant to perform routine food preparation and serving in a school cafeteria. The role may involve maintaining serving lines and assisting in basic kitchen tasks.

Requirements include at least a 10th grade education; some kitchen or foodservice experience is preferred. Bilingual abilities are a plus, and applicants must upload the requested documents to apply.

Qualifications

• For employment, must have at least a 10th grade education and complete required training courses as established by the department.
• Some experience in kitchen, cafeteria or restaurant foodservice activities preferred; bilingual/biliterate candidates are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves food in school cafeteria and maintains serving lines.
• May assist with kitchen equipment operation, cleaning, and basic records.
• May perform cashiering duties and store leftovers properly.
• May be assigned duties in the absence of the manager.

Skills

Bilingual/biliterate

Food service experience

Teamwork

Education

10th grade education

Job description

Polk County Public Schools Dwight Smith Center, Lakeland, FL, USA, 33801 - Lakeland, Florida Open in Google Maps

Substitute - School Nutrition Assistant- Multiple Locations

Polk County Public Schools Dwight Smith Center, Lakeland, FL, USA, 33801 - Lakeland, Florida Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID: 5922409

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 11, 2026 9:19 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Note:

For employment consideration you must upload the following:

Resume

Proof of passing 10th grade (High School Diploma, G.ED, or High School Transcripts)

Florida ID Card

Position Title

Substitute, School Nutrition Assistant

Custom Job Purpose

This position exists to perform routine manual work in the preparation and serving of food in a school cafeteria.

Essential Functions of this Job

Prepares food items for the daily menu. Serves food or keeps serving line supplied. Performs continuous preparation during serving periods. May be responsible for equipment in areas of kitchen and its operation and cleaning. May be responsible for keeping all areas of kitchen clean and sanitary. Stores leftover food properly. May be assigned cashiering duties and the maintenance of simple records. Checks supplies or issues supplies from the storage room. Assists the manager in simple record keeping. May occasionally be assigned the responsibility of the kitchen in the absence of the manager.

Non-Essential Functions of this Job

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

School Nutrition assistants shall have no less than a 10th grade education.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Completion of required training courses as established by departmental regulations. Some experience in kitchen, cafeteria or restaurant foodservice activities preferred. Bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Work Context

Requires standing, walking and moving about to coordinate work. Requires face-to-face discussions and contact with individuals and/or teams. Requires coordination of work tasks to establish priorities, set goals and meet deadlines.

Physical Environment

Requires standing for the majority of the day, and the ability to frequently lift, carry, move and/or position objects weighing up to 20 pounds, and infrequently weighing between 20 and 50 pounds. Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. Requires the proper use of personal protective devices and equipment as assigned.

Collective Bargaining Agreement

9 - AFSCME - Food Service - F2 - OSP EQ

Salary Grade

N/A

Pay Grade

N/A

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Local Code

0569

EEO5

52

Approval Date

11/13/2012

Date Last Revised

7/3/2013

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Substitute > Substitute

Contact Information

• Polk County Public Schools
• 1907 South Floral Ave.
• Bartow, Florida 33830
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]