Cafeteria, Communication Skills, Cook Dishes, English Language, Food Purchasing, Food Services, Food and Beverage Industry, High School Diploma, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Multilingual, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Purchase Orders, Regulations, Spanish Language, Team Player, Waitressing, Waste Disposal, Writing Skills
Part Time Substitute Cafeteria Worker JobID: 3795
Position Type:
Support Staff
Date Posted:
5/4/2026
Location:
District-Wide ALL Locations
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Food Service - Substitute Daily Aide
Position Purpose
Under the direct supervision of the Food Service Director and building Principal, to assist in food preparation, serving lines, clean-up and maintaining an orderly and safe atmosphere in the cafeteria
Essential Functions:
- Assists in food preparation
- Assists in line service setup, break down, clean-up
- Assists in making sure that counters, food prep station, tables and surrounding areas are clean.
- Assists in serving meals during breakfast and/or lunch mealtimes
- Assists students with orderly food purchases, distribution of food, disposal of food waste, and return of trays and utensils.
Additional Duties
- Re-stocking food items from cold/warm storage locations
- May collect count and deposit food services program monies.
- Performs other related tasks as assigned.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Effective organizational and problem solving skills.
- Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) a plus.
- Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality about students in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and district guidelines.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
- Works in standard school environment and in outdoor weather for the purpose of food inventory and trash disposal
Qualifications Profile
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
High School Diploma/GED
Experience:
- Successful prior experience working in a food service industry, preferably in a school district or with children.
Hourly Employee $19.00 per hour.