Food Service Substitute

Food Service Substitute

Reports to: Food Service Director

About Mason Public Schools Located in the heart of Michigan, minutes from the State Capitol and Michigan State University, Mason Public Schools serves more than 3,200 students across six school buildings. A team of 500 talented educators and support staff serve our schools, exhibiting a high level of commitment to our students. Mason Public Schools is proudly supported by our community through the Mason Public Schools Foundation and the approval of a bond to improve classrooms, safety, transportation, technology, facility infrastructure, and furniture and equipment. Your journey starts here: Every Student. Every Day. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI): Through authentic learning opportunities, Mason Public Schools is committed to an inclusive environment. Our students, staff, and community respectfully acknowledge and value the diverse cultures, lifestyles, experiences, perspectives, and identities of each other.

Job Summary: The Food Service Substitute supports daily meal operations by assisting with food preparation, serving students, and maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment. They are also adaptable, stepping into various duties as needed, which can include cashiering, stocking, and dishwashing. They help create a welcoming and organized space, while working well with students and other school staff.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to follow directions
• Must work well with adults and students
• Must be in good health and be able to do routine lifting and bending
• Must be clean, well-groomed and appropriately dressed at all times
• Must be able to work in conditions of higher-than-normal heat and humidity

Job Description:

• Shall maintain food production standards established by the Mason Public Schools Food Service Department and comply with the State of Michigan Health Code.
• Shall be responsible for the cleanliness and orderliness of his/her work area.
• Shall assist in other work areas when assigned work is completed.
• Shall assist in checking all menu items to ensure ample time for food preparation and deliveries.
• Shall show respect and courtesy to fellow employees and student helpers.
• Shall promote teamwork and harmony with fellow employees.
• Shall maintain confidentiality for all school-related information.
• Shall perform other duties assigned by the Food Service Director or designee.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Position may require long periods of standing, sitting, and walking
• Position requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push materials
• Position may include possible travel to other schools

Work Year: School year as needed

Schedule: Varies

Wage: $14.76 per hour

Benefits: School retirement plan

Deadline: Interviews conducted on an ongoing basis

Training Available

All candidates are required to complete the StyleProfile™ assessment as a component of their application. This assessment is intended to be one component of the information used to assist administrators during the selection process. Once the application has been submitted, the StyleProfile™ assessment will be assigned and sent to your email. The StyleProfile™ assessment is approximately 30 minutes in length and is a multiple-choice format.