Substitute Lunchroom Worker - 2026-2027 School Year

Position: Substitute Lunchroom Worker

• As Needed Basis - 2026-2027 School Year Department: Food Services Classification: Lunchroom Worker Reports To: Lunchroom Manager or Cafeteria Manager General Duties: Responsible for assisting in the preparation and serving of meals, and for cleaning cooking utensils and equipment. Specific Performance Duties:

1. Cleans, peels vegetables and prepares for cooking
2. Prepares salads, sandwiches, and desserts
3. Cleans and prepares meats for cooking
4. Washes pots, pans, trays, serving utensils and disinfects all food preparation surfaces
5. Thaws and serves food in the proper manner
6. Holds and serves food at correct temperature, whether hot or cold
7. Serves food to students as they pass by the serving counter
8. Assists in baking (i.e., cookies and cakes)
9. Assists with inventory and ordering
10. May operate point of sale equipment or cash box, make and receive change, balance out register or box
11. Maintains student confidentiality regarding Free and Reduced Lunch Program
12. May count money at the end of the day and deposit the money in the bank
13. May maintain lunchroom records and prepare simple reports
14. May perform back-up for the cook/manager
15. Attends inservice and training programs
16. Performs other duties as assigned Abilities Required: Ability to manage time and multi-task Ability to communicate effectively Demonstrates good organizational skills Initiative to recognize what needs to be done, organize a plan to complete the work, and follow through to completion Demonstrates good decision-making skills Demonstrates good listening skills Satisfactory work record Ability to type accurately utilizing good grammar skills Ability to function efficiently and effectively using a computer Must have working knowledge of email Ability to maintain accurate records Ability to lift boxes of supplies, dishes, food, etc (up to 35 lbs.) Ability to assist students Ability to operate lunchroom equipment This job description in no manner states or implies these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the position incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow instructions and perform duties required by the incumbent's supervisor, appointed authority, or designee.