Substitute School Nutrition Services Assistant - 26-27 SY

North Penn School District; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 26,174; Part time

Job summary

North Penn School District is looking for a Substitute School Nutrition Services Assistant to help with food preparation, serving, and maintaining sanitation in various schools. This position involves a Monday to Friday schedule with shifts ranging from 4 to 8 hours each day.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, good public relations skills, and knowledge of food service practices. The role offers $17.87 per hour.

Qualifications

• Preferred high school diploma or GED.
• No prior experience required.
• Knowledge of food service terminology and methods necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food items as assigned.
• Organizes serving areas and serves food attractively.
• Maintains sanitation standards during preparation and service.
• Completes daily lunch counts and cash reconciliation.

Skills

Knowledge of food service terminology

Ability to use large and small food service equipment

Knowledge of Point of Sale System

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Substitute School Nutrition Services Assistant - 26-27 SY

Job ID: 3578

• Position Type: Service Workers / Nutrition Services Assistant
• Date Posted: 6/11/2026
• Location: District-Wide

The North Penn School District seeks to develop a community that values and adapts to diversity. We strive to acknowledge, respect, understand, and celebrate the dynamics of racial and cultural differences. Through the development of culturally proficient staff, the establishment of structures that promote equitable opportunities, and partnerships with families and students, our School District will create an environment of respect where all members of the school community are empowered to learn, grow, and appreciate one another.

Substitute School Nutrition Services Assistant - (Various Schools)

Reports To & Takes Direction From: Team Leader and Area Supervisor

Schedule/Calendar: 5 days / 180 days per year – Monday to Friday – minimum 4 hours per day. Shifts range from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (e.g., 7:00–11:00, 8:00–12:00, 10:00–2:00).

Salary: $17.87 per hour.

Summary: School Nutrition Services Assistant personnel perform a variety of duties such as food preparation, serving, cashiering, cleaning, and dishroom work.

Essential Functions

• Prepares food items as assigned
• Organizes and maintains serving areas
• Serves food attractively using appropriate utensils
• Serves customers in a pleasant and courteous manner
• Follows sanitation standards in preparation, service, and clean up
• Maintains accurate daily lunch counts and cash reconciliation
• Operates a dish machine / dishroom according to standardized practices
• Works in cooperation with other kitchen staff to complete daily tasks
• Completes any additional tasks as assigned by the Team Leader, Area Supervisor, or School Nutrition Services Coordinator
• Acts as second in command to take over for the Team Leader when necessary – cashiering, production, etc.
• Exhibits good public relations skills when dealing with customers including administrators, faculty, staff, students, and parents
• Participates in workshops and in‑service training programs
• May be required to operate kitchen equipment such as choppers, slicers, and other related equipment
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

Education and/or Certification Required

• High school diploma or GED preferred

Experience Needed

• None

Requisite Skills

• Knowledge of food service terminology and methods for measuring and/or weighing ingredients
• Knows how to use both large and small food service equipment
• Knowledge of Point of Sale System

EOE

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of this position.

Physical Requirements

Choose one of the following. Most desk jobs are sedentary or light:

Sedentary: involves sitting most of the time. The incumbent should be able to exert up to 10 lbs of force occasionally.

Light work: May require exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally.

Medium work: May require up to 50 lbs of force occasionally.

Heavy work: May require up to 100 lbs of force occasionally.

Very heavy work: May require more than 100 lbs of force occasionally.