Substitute School Nutrition Professional

Brainerd Public Schools; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Brainerd Public Schools is seeking a Substitute School Nutrition Professional to assist in preparing meals, serving students and staff, and maintaining cafeteria sanitation. This reserve position supports regular cooks and covers meals as needed.

The role involves working in district facilities, following recipes, and ensuring proper portioning and temperatures. The position is a substitute/ reserve role with a pay of $13.25 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with large-scale food preparation preferred.
• Knowledge of food values, nutrition, and health and safety principles.
• Ability to work harmoniously with staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing the main dish and measure ingredients per recipes.
• Serve lunches to students and staff and set up the serving line.
• Perform cafeteria cleanup and dishwashing and maintain sanitation.
• Fill in for other cafeteria staff to cover breaks or absences.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the manager.

Skills

Food preparation

Nutrition knowledge

Health & safety

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Substitute School Nutrition Professional JobID: 266

• Position Type: Reserve Position / Substitutes/ Substitute Food Service
• Date Posted: 9/14/2023
• Location: District Wide
• Closing Date: until filled

COMPENSATION:

$13.25 per hour

JOB SUMMARY:

Assist in preparing food, serving lines, cafeteria/kitchen clean up, and point of sale in the absence of a regular cook.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists in preparing the main dish, such as assembling food items and measuring ingredients according to standardized recipes and proper preparation instructions.
• Assists in serving lunches to students and staff, including setting up serving line (i.e., milk, utensils, supplies), arranging food attractively, dishing up the proper food portions, and ensuring correct food temperatures.
• Performs cafeteria clean up activities, including setting up and operating the dishwasher to clean dirty dishes, utensils, pots and pans; putting away dishes, utensils, pans, napkins, supplies, etc.; collecting trays and assisting in the tray room; and wiping off tables/counters and sanitizing food service equipment.
• Fills in for other cafeteria employees (i.e., head cook, baker, salad bar) to cover breaks and absences.
• Performs related work as apparent or assigned by manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Working knowledge of material, methods, and equipment used in preparing foods on a large scale. Completed coursework, preferred.
• Ability to prepare food on a large scale
• Working knowledge of food values and nutrition
• Working knowledge of health and safety principles
• Ability to work harmoniously with fellow staff
• Ability to accept responsibilities as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to climb up and down on a short step-ladder or stool.
• Ability to lift cases of food weighing from up to 50pounds.
• Liftand organizegrocery order in the cooler/freezer with help from custodial staff if assistance is needed.

Postings current as of 8/30/2026 11:22:44 PM CST.