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Job Opening Information Substitute Food Service Helper

Application Deadline
5/14/2026

Position Title
Substitute Food Service Helper
Required Application Type
Teacher / Admin
Salary/Pay Scale
$18.00 per hour
Job Description

FOOD SERVICE HELPER

 

TITLE: Food Service Helper

REPORTS TO: Cook Manager

SUPERVISES: N/A

JOB FUNCTION: Perform routine food service activities related to the setting up of serving areas and the serving of food to students and staff; perform cashiering duties in the sale of food items to students and staff; maintain cleanliness of food service facilities. Does any other related as assigned under the direction of the cook manager, assistant cook, or school nutrition services director.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Prepare food service facilities for the serving of food; count and set out an appropriate number of food trays; prepare the steam table for serving hot meals.
  • Wash and prepare eating and serving areas; set out food, trays and beverages according to established procedures.
  • Maintain work areas and serving areas in a clean, sanitary and safe condition; wash and clean counters and steam tables; wash and store pots, pans, trays and kitchen equipment.
  • Heat, portion and serve food to students and staff according to established procedures.
  • Count money and prepare money boxes or cash registers with appropriate amount and denominations of change according to established procedures.
  • Sell a variety of foods and beverages and make proper change; collect tickets and money for meals and beverages sold and make appropriate change.
  • Assist in storing unused food and supplies; dispose of unusable leftovers and garbage.
  • Operate a variety of standard kitchen equipment such as a cash register, dishwasher, and ovens; report faulty equipment as necessary.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Maintain regular attendance
  • Maintain proper sanitation.
  • Maintain proper usage counts

 

 

 

 

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

  • Standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurements.
  • Basic math, fractions and cashiering skills.
  • Sanitation practices related to handling and serving food.
  • Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
  • Proper lifting techniques
  • School Nutrition Program components
  • Child Nutrition Program components

 

Ability to:

  • Serve food in accordance with health and sanitation regulations.
  • Learn and follow health, sanitation and Child Nutrition Program requirements.
  • Maintain food service equipment and areas in a clean and sanitary condition.
  • Operate a cash register and make change accurately.
  • Learn, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
  • Meet schedules and time lines.
  • Understand and follow oral and written directions.
  • Work cooperatively with others.
  • Lift heavy objects.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Work is performed while standing, lifting and/or walking.
  • Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
  • Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations including whisking, cutting with a knife, etc
  • Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.
  • Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium weights, up to 50 pounds.

 

 

 

Job Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

ServSafe within 6 months of appointed position

Application Procedure

Apply Online

Job Category
Support Staff
Job Location
Multiple Locations

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