Job Opening Information Substitute Food Service Helper Application Deadline 8/5/2026 Position Title Substitute Food Service Helper Required Application Type School Related Personnel Salary/Pay Scale $19.00 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