Substitute Child Nutrition Worker (2026-2027 School Year

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: 2026-2027 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.