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Substitute Food Service Staff

Sioux City Community School District

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Job overview

Sioux City Community School District is hiring a Substitute Food Service Staff. The Substitute Food Service Staff prepares and serves meals for students and staff, records transactions, assists with cash balancing, and handles cleanup after meals. The role requires working under heat and stress, lifting up to 50 pounds, and standing for long periods during a two‑hour shift each day.

Key focus areas include Unload food and supplies from the truck and store them appropriately, Handle hot and cold food items while maintaining HAACP temperature guidelines, and Prepare food to ensure high‑quality products.

Important skills include Sanitation Guidelines, Safety Guidelines, Data Entry, Willingness To Learn, Work With Children, and Culturally Diverse Working Environment. Preferred (not required): HAACP Guidelines and Offer Vs. Serve Standards.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Sanitation GuidelinesSafety GuidelinesData EntryWillingness to LearnWork With ChildrenCulturally Diverse Working EnvironmentCommunicationEffective Listening SkillsPunctualMulti-TaskHAACP GuidelinesOffer vs. Serve StandardsComputerCashier Experience

Qualifications

Lifting Up to 50 Pounds FrequentlyStanding or Walking ConstantlyAbility to Climb Stairs Carrying Food/Food Items or SuppliesPleasant, Positive AttitudeHigh School Diploma or GEDCitizenship, Residency or Work Visa2-3 Years Food Service ExperienceComputer/Cash Register Experience

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Job Details

Job ID: 5859633

Job Description

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Prepares food for students and staff. Serves food and responsible for cleanup following meal times. Records transactions on computer. Assists in balancing money each day. Must be able to work under heat and stress conditions. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and be on your feet for long periods of time.

This will be a 2 hour position working 10:30am -12:30pm or 11:00am-1:00pm depending on location.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned by the Manager.

  • Unload food and supplies from the truck and put items away in the appropriate storage units. Handle hot/cold food items properly, maintaining temperatures according to HAACP guidelines.

  • Prepare food in a proper manner to assure high-quality products.

  • Serve food in proper portions. Follow “offer vs. serve” standards. Hold hot/cold foods at proper temperatures during serving times.

  • Follow all sanitation and safety guidelines as directed.

  • Follow the directions given by the Manager.

  • Data entry on the computer.

  • Maintain temperature records and production records.

  • Clean dining area and kitchen area, including sweeping, mopping, lifting/folding tables, dishwashing, and cleaning serving counters. Remove trash and recyclables during lunch and at the end of the workday.

  • Interact with students, faculty, and co-workers in a friendly manner.

  • Assist in cleaning of all kitchen equipment.

  • Monitoring playground and recess duty.

  • Work in all areas of the operation on a rotation basis.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, education, and/or ability required.

  • Lifting up to 50 pounds frequently

  • Standing or walking constantly

  • The ability to climb stairs carrying food/ food items or supplies

  • A pleasant, positive attitude

  • Computer & cashier experience or the willingness to learn a must

  • Ability to work with children in a culturally diverse working environment

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

A high school diploma or GED is required. 2-3 years' experience in food service is preferred but not required. Computer/cash register experience is preferred but not required.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals and groups from all levels of the organization, including departmental staff, principals, and central administration, as well as students, parents, and community members. The individual must have effective listening skills.

ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS

Being punctual is a necessity. Complete duties in a timely manner. Must have the ability to multi-task.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Working Conditions: Climate—extreme heat and humidity

Application Procedure: Apply Online

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Sioux City Community School District offers career and technical programs in the following areas: Business & Marketing, Family & Consumer Science, Health Science, and Industrial Arts, Technology, & PLTW. The Sioux City Community School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information (for employment), national origin, religion, age (for employment), disability, socioeconomic status (for programs), marital status (for programs), or veteran status (for employment) in its educational programs and its employment practices.

The District is required by Title IX and 34 CFR Part 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its programs, activities, or employment. Inquiries or grievances under Section 504 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act may be directed to the Compliance Coordinator, at 627 4th Street, Sioux City, IA 51101, (712) 279-6075, [email protected]. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations to the District may be referred to the Compliance Coordinator, the Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, or both. Please see District board policies 103 and 504.4 for additional information on available grievance procedures.

Position Type: Substitute

Job Categories:

Substitute, Substitute: Food Service

Equal Opportunity Employer

All employers submitting a job opening for posting on the Teach Iowa system will not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or status as a veteran. A bona fide religious institution may choose to exercise the allowances in Iowa Code section 216.6.(6)d. Employers may have additional developed specific equal employment opportunity policies and procedures; please check with employers.

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

Stefanie Verros

627 4th Street

Sioux City, Iowa 51101

Phone: 712-279-6667

Email: [email protected]

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