Substitute Child Nutrition Worker

Company: Fort Smith Public Schools
Location: Fort Smith
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

POSITION TITLE: Substitute Child Nutrition Worker REPORTS TO: Child Nutrition Manager TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Substitute child nutrition workers with Fort Smith Public Schools are part-time positions. Typically, substitute cafeteria staff must be available to work from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (There are a few exceptions to the hours.) BEGINNING: 2025-2026 school year LOCATION: District Wide Hourly pay for substitute cafeteria staff is $11/hour. Paid on the 15th and 31st of each month. Substitutes for child nutrition are called, as needed, to work in one of the school cafeterias when a regular employee is absent. Substitutes may be needed daily, with no notice. Substitutes may be needed for a predetermined period of days. Substitutes may be asked to work for up to six weeks at a time. All substitutes have the right to decline a sub opportunity. QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma or GED preferred. Work experience in the food-service industry preferred. Ability to deal effectively with students and the public. Demonstrated proficiency in the use of institutional food-service equipment. Maintain emotional control under stress. Effective grooming skills. Ability to rotate locations and fill in where needed. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES Preparation and service of food according to the written menu of the day, using acceptable child nutrition techniques to give the highest quality food possible. Proper portion control is to be used at all times to meet requirements. Proper storage of foods to meet sanitation requirements. Cleaning and sanitizing all equipment, serving pieces, dishes, utensils, and cooking items. Cleaning and sanitizing the preparation, service storage, employee facilities, and dining areas. All other duties as assigned by the manager and supervisory staff. Maintain a professional relationship with students, faculty, administration, and community patrons. OTHER SKILLS Proper personal appearance and hygiene practices. Must have the ability to lift at least 40 pounds, stand 5-6 hours, and perform all tasks involving lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling. Ability to endure prolonged standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, occasional reaching above the head or the shoulders, bending, squatting, and kneeling. If seeing this posting on a job site, please apply here https://fortsmithschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx if interested.

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