Substitute Food Service Worker

Substitute Food Service Worker

Bondurant-Farrar Community School District is seeking substitute food service workers for the 2026-27 school year on an as needed basis. Experience in food service is preferred, but training will be available. Salary is $16.50 per hour. This posting will remain active until April 30, 2027, or until all positions are filled.

Assists in the operations of the nutrition program, including food preparation, serving, cashiering, cleaning, and record keeping; ensures adherence to district guidelines and public health regulations. Reports to Nutrition Lead.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Understanding of food safety, sanitation, and childhood nutrition.
• ServSafe Certification, or willingness to obtain.
• Knowledge of production or commercial food preparation is preferred.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Prepare nutritious meals according to state and federal guidelines.
• Prepare substitute items for children on restricted diets.
• Operate commercial kitchen equipment.
• Maintain safe and sanitary kitchen conditions, including cleaning freezers, coolers, pantries, floors, and storage areas.
• Perform dishwashing duties as assigned.
• Accurately maintain production sheets and food temperature logs.
• Operate cash stand and scan cards as needed.
• Follow safety, sanitation, and emergency procedures.
• Develop cooperative working relationships with students and staff.
• Complete all other duties as assigned.

Terms of employment: This is a regular-time, 10-month position. Regular time employees are scheduled to work a minimum of thirty (30) hours per week during the school year. Part time employees are scheduled to work twenty-nine (29) or fewer hours per week during the school year. Employment is subject to the provisions of Board policy, state and federal law, and the terms outlined in the Food Service Department Booklet of the Employee Handbook.

Physical Requirements: The employee performs essential kitchen operations that require lifting and carrying items, pushing and pulling carts and equipment, performing sustained bending and reaching, and repetitive hand movements for meal preparation, dishwashing, and cleaning. The role requires standing and walking for extended periods, frequent use of grip and pinch motions, and the ability to work in warm kitchen environments for prolonged periods. Pre-employment job-specific testing is required to ensure capability.

Job-Specific Physical Tasks:

• Lifting/Carrying: Occasionally up to 40 lbs; constantly lighter repetitive lifting
• Pushing/Pulling: Maximum of 40 lbs. force
• Dynamic Lifting Values: Floor to Knuckle 40 lbs.; 12" to Knuckle 40 lbs.; Push 40 lbs.; Pull 40 lbs.
• Bending/Reaching: Frequent bending and reaching, including sustained postures at sink and counter level
• Hand/Finger Dexterity: Frequent grip/pinch use
• Repetitive Tasks: Frequent repetitive lifting of plates and food prep items

Salary and Benefits: Salary and benefits as determined by the Board of Education and outlined in the Food Service Department Booklet of the Employee Handbook.

Evaluation: Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of classified personnel.

The Bondurant-Farrar Community School District is an EEO/AA employer.