Substitute Cafeteria Worker

Position Type:
Substitute/Substitute Cafeteria Worker

Date Posted:
3/13/2025

Location:
Divisionwide
Substitute Cafeteria Worker

Salary: $14.30/hr. (Hourly Position-No Benefits Included)
Please visit the NCPS website to determine salary specifics according to the current salary scale:

Primary Purpose

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Assist in the preparation of food
• Clean and organize the cafeteria counter
• Serve students and staff at the cafeteria counter
• Remove used dishes and assist in the cleaning of counters, tables, and furnishings in the dining area
• Maintain the trash and garbage collection area in a neat and sanitary fashion
• Assist in the organization and storage of food, supplies, and equipment
• Perform related duties as required including duties at special meal functions
• Assist in keeping all areas in the kitchen and dining area neat and clean
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal, Food Service Coordinator, Director of Operations, or Superintendent

Additional Duties
Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of school cafeteria.

Note : The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

• Uses standard equipment such as cash register, oven, dish washer, freezer, fryer, ice machine, etc.
• Uses calculating devices.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to design nutritious meals in accordance with federal and state guidelines
• General knowledge of materials and methods used in preparing and serving meats, breads, vegetables and other foods on a large scale according to written and oral instructions
• General knowledge of the use or care of food preparation equipment
• Organizational and time management skills
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and use calculators
• Ability to problem-solve job-related issues
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding school district financial and other information
• Skill in the use of standardized and specialized kitchen utensils and equipment preferred
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, students and school staff
• Requires some walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Demonstrated aptitude for successful performance of the responsibilities outlined
• Such alternative to the above qualifications as the School Board may feel appropriate and acceptable

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Must have the ability to stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to use equipment; see and read printed material with or without vision aids; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly; physical agility to lift and carry up to 50 pounds; to bend, to stoop, to walk and to reach overhead. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

Qualification Profile
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred

FLSA Status: Non-exempt SubstituteHourly Position-No Benefits Included