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Substitute Food Service Workers

Part-time

Glenwood Community School District

Glenwood, IAPart-time$13.17/hrTracked 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$13.17/hr
Location
Glenwood, IA
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Glenwood Community School District is hiring a Substitute Food Service Workers. The Glenwood Community School District is hiring substitute food service workers for the 2026‑2027 school year to prepare, serve, and clean up food, operating equipment and following safety and sanitation standards on an as‑needed basis.

Key focus areas include Attend on an as‑needed basis, Assist in preparing food items using standardized recipes, and Assist with portioning, serving, and kitchen clean‑up.

Important skills include Food Production Techniques, Food Preparation, Serving Practices, Operate Food Service Equipment, Read In English, and Write In English. Preferred (not required): Prepare Food Items Using Appropriate Methods, Prepare Food Items Using Standardized Recipes, Maintain Sanitation Standard, and Maintain Safety Standard.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Food Production TechniquesFood PreparationServing PracticesOperate Food Service EquipmentRead in EnglishWrite in EnglishFollow Oral Directions in EnglishFollow Written Directions in EnglishStand for Extended PeriodsWithstand Heat and Fluctuations in TemperatureWork Simultaneously With Both HandsPrepare Food Items Using Appropriate MethodsPrepare Food Items Using Standardized RecipesPortioningKitchen Clean-UpMaintain Sanitation StandardMaintain Safety StandardMaintain Good Public Relations With StudentsRecognize Properly Prepared Food Items by SightUse OvensUse SteamersUse Steam Jacketed KettlesUse Dish MachineUse SlicerUse MixersOperate Dish MachineComply With Proper Dish Machine Procedures

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentPass Required Background ChecksPass Required PhysicalLift 50 Lbs

Full job description

Substitute Food Service Workers JobID: 1733

  • Position Type:

Food Service/ Substitute Food Service Worker

  • Date Posted:

8/6/2026

  • Location:

All - HS, MS, West & NE Elementaries

  • Date Available:

August 2026

  • Closing Date:

Until Filled

The Glenwood Community School District is currently taking applications for Substitute Food Service Workers for the 2026-2027 school year. The starting wage is $13.17 per hour.

SUBSTITUTEFOOD SERVICE WORKER (COOK/SERVER/DISHWASHER)

GLENWOOD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS - CLASSIFIED STAFF JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Food Service Worker/Cook

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or the equivalent

  • Must pass required background checks and physical

  • Knowledge of food production techniques, preparation and serving practices.

  • Must be able to operate all food service equipment.

  • Must be able to read, write, and follow oral and written directions in English.

Essential Function:

  • Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.

  • Must be able to withstand heat and fluctuations in temperature.

  • Must be able to work simultaneously with both hands.

  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Reports To: Food Service Kitchen Manager

Consults With: Other kitchen employees

Position Goal: The food service worker under the supervision of the manager is responsible for preparing, serving, and clean-up activities.

Performance Responsibilities:

  • Attendance is on an as needed basis.

  • Assists in preparing food items by using appropriate methods and standardized recipes as assigned by manager or supervisor.

  • Assists with portioning, serving, and kitchen clean-up.

  • Maintains standard of sanitation and safety.

  • Maintains good public relations with students, parents, faculty, and community.

  • Recognizes properly prepared food items by sight, taste, and smell.

  • Uses equipment as directed.

  • Uses ovens, steamers, steam jacketed kettles, dish machine, slicer, mixers, and other equipment.

  • Operates dish machine and complies with proper dish machine procedures.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Terms of Employment: As needed on days students are in school and as needed for meals. Wage schedules shall be subject to annual review and modification by the Glenwood Board of Education or through the collective bargaining process, where one exists.

Evaluation: Food Service Director and Manager evaluate Food Service Worker once a year.

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