A Family, School, or General Social Worker provides specialized assistance to vulnerable families and children. Intervenes in crisis situations; evaluates individual and family needs, helps clients get access to health care, mental health care or social services such as housing assistance. Advocates for clients and provides follow up visits. May work with teachers, parents and school administrators to help students improve academically and deal with social issues such as bullying.
Substitute Child Nutrition Worker (2026-2027 School Year
Fort Smith Public Schools
DISTRICT WIDE
- Fort Smith, Arkansas This job is also posted in Arkansas Jobs In Ed, and Fort Smith Public Schools
Job Details
Job ID:
5713348
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Re-Posted:
Aug 03, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Aug 4, 2026
Job Description
POSITION TITLE
Substitute Child Nutrition Worker
REPORTS TO
Child Nutrition Manager
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Substitute child nutrition workers with Fort Smith Public Schools are part-time positions. Typically, substitute cafeteria staff must be available to work from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (There are a few exceptions to the hours.)
BEGINNING
2026-2027 school year
LOCATION
District Wide
Hourly pay for substitute cafeteria staff is $11/hour. Paid on the 15th and 31st of each month.
•Substitutes for child nutrition are called, as needed, to work in one of the school cafeterias when a regular employee is absent. Substitutes may be needed daily, with no notice. Substitutes may be needed for a predetermined period of days. Substitutes may be asked to work for up to six weeks at a time. All substitutes have the right to decline a sub opportunity.•
QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or GED preferred.
Work experience in the food-service industry preferred.
Ability to deal effectively with students and the public.
Demonstrated proficiency in the use of institutional food-service equipment.
Maintain emotional control under stress.
Effective grooming skills.
Ability to rotate locations and fill in where needed.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
Preparation and service of food according to the written menu of the day, using acceptable child nutrition techniques to give the highest quality food possible.
Proper portion control is to be used at all times to meet requirements.
Proper storage of foods to meet sanitation requirements.
Cleaning and sanitizing all equipment, serving pieces, dishes, utensils, and cooking items.
Cleaning and sanitizing the preparation, service storage, employee facilities, and dining areas.
All other duties as assigned by the manager and supervisory staff.
Maintain a professional relationship with students, faculty, administration, and community patrons.
OTHER SKILLS
Proper personal appearance and hygiene practices.
Must have the ability to lift at least 40 pounds, stand 5-6 hours, and perform all tasks involving lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.
Ability to endure prolonged standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, occasional reaching above the head or the shoulders, bending, squatting, and kneeling.
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