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Child Nutrition Substitute
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What they do
A Kitchen Staff assists with food preparation as directed by cooks, food supervisors or chefs. Cleans kitchen work areas and dishes. Prepares ingredients for dishes to be cooked, prepares beverages, and stocks salad bars or buffet tables.
$28,702 / year median in Texas
+9% projected growth
Job Description
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$10.91
Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience)
Position range in Potter County $11.65 - $16.19 Per hour Child Nutrition Substitute
AMARILLO ISD
Occupation:
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
Location:
AMARILLO, TX - 79106
Job Type:
Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment
Posted:
07/06/2026
Positions available: 1
Source:
WorkInTexas
Web Site:
WorkInTexas
Onsite /
Remote:
Work onsite all of the time
Updated:
09/03/2026
Expires:
11/13/2026
Job #: 17036729
Job Requirements and Properties
Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite
Full Time Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience
3 Month(s) Schedule
Full Time Job Type
Regular Duration
Permanent Employment Public Transit
Available Help for .
JOB FAIRS WILL BE ON THE FOLLOWING DATES AND TIMES AT WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS PANHANDLE, 3120 EDDY ST., AMARILLO, TX.
Friday, September 4, 2026 from 10 AM - 2 PM
PRIMARY PURPOSE
Effect the efficient operation of food service routines and practices associated with a busy food service operation. Serve as a substitute for Chid Nutrition staff att eh campus level.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education/Certification:
High school diploma or GED - preferred Minimum Education/Other Requirements A pre-employment physical examination is required at applicant's expense Special Knowledge and Skills Must be able to work as a team member Knowledge and use of commercial food service equipment Follow written and/or oral directions and to exercise good judgment Read and understand ingredient and chemical labels, warnings, written and verbal food preparation, safety instructions and product information Basic math skills and be able to correctly measure recipe ingredients
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED OR RECOMMEDED
Sanitary gloves, protective gloves, non-skid shoes, safety glasses, hot pads, arm protectors, nuisance masks, aprons, hair restraints.
Work Conditions:
Tools/Equipment Used:
Standard large and small kitchen equipment and tools including electric slicer, mixer, pressure steamer, deep-fat fryer, sharp cutting tools, stove, oven, dishwasher, and food/utility cart
Posture:
Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stoop, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion:
Continual walking; frequent climbing (ladder), grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching/overhead reaching
Lifting:
Frequent moderate lifting and carrying (15-44 pounds)
Environment:
Work inside in commercial kitchen environment; exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, extreme humidity, noise, vibration, microwaves, biological hazards (bacteria, mold, fungi), chemical hazards (fumes, vapors, gases), electrical hazards; work with hands in water; work around machinery with moving parts; work on slippery surfaces
Mental Demands:
Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress Regular attendance is an essential function
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Prepare quality food according to a planned menu of tested and uniform recipes.
Serve food according to meal schedules, departmental policies, and procedures, and practice and promote portion control and proper use of leftovers.
Store, handle and dispose food items and supplies safely and according to established procedures. Maintain a clean and organized storage area.
Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety standards, and follow established procedures to meet high standards of cleanliness, health, and safety.
Use basic arithmetic to recipes to quantities needed for food service.
Set up food on serving lines and/or steam tables and serve meals or meal components.
Store or dispose of excess food properly.
Wash, sanitize, and store dishes, tableware, and kitchen utensils; scrub counters, tables, and chairs; mop floors; and dispose of wastes properly.
Keep garbage collection containers and areas neat and sanitary.
Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
Maintain high standards of personal hygiene, appearance, and grooming; and cleanliness in work habits.
Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers, and supervisors.
May be required to work at various school kitchens as needed on a daily basis.
Be able to adapt to working in different schools.
Show a positive attitude, interest, and enthusiasm in the position.
Promote teamwork and interaction with fellow staff members.
Complete annual continuing education requirements.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Abide by State and Federal laws, District policies, campus expectations and Texas Educator Code of Ethics.
Perform such other tasks & assume such other responsibilities as may be assigned. Minimum Experience 3 months successful experience in commercial/institutional food preparation is helpful but not required.