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Substitute Food Service Worker - 2026-2027 School Year

Part-time

Newton Community School District

Newton, IAPart-time$15.5/hrPosted 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$15.5/hr
Location
Newton, IA
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Newton Community School District is hiring a Substitute Food Service Worker - 2026-2027 School Year. The Newton Community School District is seeking a Substitute Food Service Worker for the 2026-2027 school year. This position involves working on an as-needed basis to fill in for absent staff, with hours and frequency varying based on district needs and the substitute's availability. Hired applicants must pass a criminal history background check and prework physical requirements.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma, Aptitude For Tasks, and Physical Stamina Standing. Important skills include Manual Dexterity and Follow Policies And Practices.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Manual DexterityFollow Policies and Practices

Qualifications

DCI Criminal History Background CheckPrework Physical RequirementsHigh School Diploma or EquivalentAble to Work Standing for Prolonged PeriodsAble to Walk Much of the TimeAble to Work in Warm SurroundingsAble to Lift 50 Pounds

Full job description

Substitute Food Service Worker - 2026-2027 School Year JobID: 1511

  • Position Type:

Substitute/ Substitute - Food Service

  • Date Posted:

7/6/2026

  • Location:

Food Service

  • Date Available:

2026-2027 School Year

  • Closing Date:

04/30/2027

Position: Substitute Food Service Worker

Location: Newton Community School District

Substitute Hourly Wage: $15.50/hour

Job Description: See attached

*Hired applicants must be able to pass both the DCI criminal history background check and the prework physical requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

  • Demonstrates aptitude for successful performance of tasks.

  • Able to physically work in a standing position for prolonged periods and walk much of the time during the day; work in warm surroundings.

  • Have manual dexterity to handle knives and other kitchen equipment.

  • Able to lift materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

  • Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board Designee may find appropriate and acceptable.

  • Ability to follow policies and practices.

To apply for this position please complete the online application and upload a cover letter addressed to Laura Selover, Director of Human Resources.

  • The Human Resources Office will receive notification that the application has been submitted.

  • HR will then send the DCI Background check form to the applicant.

  • Upon approval from DCI, applicant will receive information about the substitute onboarding process.

Position Information:Substitute employees will benotified of available substitute assignmentson an as-needed basis to fill in for absent staff. Hours and the frequency of assignments will vary depending on district staffing needs, employee absences, and the substitute's availability.

Continuous Notice of Nondiscrimination

It is the policy of the Newton Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact Laura Selover, Director of Human Resources, 1302 1st Avenue West, Newton, Iowa 50208, (641) 792-5809, [email protected] .

NCSD Website : https://www.newtoncsd.org/

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