Substitute Food Service Worker - 2026-2027 School Year

Substitute Food Service Worker

Location: Newton Community School District Substitute Hourly Wage: $15.50/hour

Job Description: See attached

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrates aptitude for successful performance of tasks.
• Able to physically work in a standing position for prolonged periods and walk much of the time during the day; work in warm surroundings.
• Have manual dexterity to handle knives and other kitchen equipment.
• Able to lift materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board Designee may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Ability to follow policies and practices.

To apply for this position please complete the online application and upload a cover letter addressed to Laura Selover, Director of Human Resources.

• The Human Resources Office will receive notification that the application has been submitted.
• HR will then send the DCI Background check form to the applicant.
• Upon approval from DCI, applicant will receive information about the substitute onboarding process.

Position Information: Substitute employees will be notified of available substitute assignments on an as-needed basis to fill in for absent staff. Hours and the frequency of assignments will vary depending on district staffing needs, employee absences, and the substitute's availability.

Continuous Notice of Nondiscrimination It is the policy of the Newton Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact Laura Selover, Director of Human Resources, 1302 1st Avenue West, Newton, Iowa 50208, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io.