Substitute School Nutrition Kitchen Technician

Young World Physical Education; Opelousas (LA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Landry Parish School Board Central Office in Opelousas, LA seeks a School Food Service Technician Substitute for the 2026-2027 term. The role focuses on preparing and serving nutritious meals in accordance with district policies and nutritional requirements.

Qualifications include a minimum of ninth grade, potential ServSafe certification, and CPR/First Aid completion within 60 days. The position requires working in school kitchens, with physical demands and a 180-day term at 7.5 hours daily.

Qualifications

• Completion of the ninth grade.
• Minimum of one year of food service experience preferred.
• Must be able to obtain ServSafe training certification.
• Satisfactory completion of Red Cross First Aid Course including CPR within 60 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Work in an assigned school kitchen to efficiently prepare and serve food and beverages in accordance with established procedures and regulations.
• Prepare food according to the planned menu and follow recipes to ensure proper nutrition and cost effectiveness.
• Monitor cooking times and temperatures to ensure safe servings.
• Operate food service equipment safely and report malfunctions or maintenance needs.
• Set up food service lines for mealtimes and serve food in appropriate portions.
• Maintain sanitary preparation, service, and storage areas and sanitize equipment and utensils as required.
• Follow procedures for stocking, storing, and disposing of USDA commodities and supplies.
• Participate in professional learning training sessions.
• Perform other job-related duties as required.

Skills

ServSafe training

First Aid/CPR

Food service experience

Education

Completion of ninth grade

Job description

St. Landry Parish School Board Central Office in Opelousas, LA seeks a School Food Service Technician Substitute for the 2026-2027 term. The role focuses on preparing and serving nutritious meals in accordance with district policies and nutritional requirements.

Qualifications include a minimum of ninth grade, potential ServSafe certification, and CPR/First Aid completion within 60 days. The position requires working in school kitchens, with physical demands and a 180-day term at 7.5 hours daily.