Cafeteria Substitute (2026-2027) SY

Roswell Independent Schools•Roswell, NM

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is for a Substitute Food Services Worker at Roswell Independent School District. The role involves various duties within the food service department, depending on the assigned area. Responsibilities include serving food, cooking, cleaning, dishwashing, receiving supplies, and cashier duties. The substitute worker will also supervise student helpers, order supplies, maintain cleanliness, report equipment needs, and ensure proper portion sizes and food classifications according to Federal Guidelines. The role requires maintaining a friendly and courteous attitude towards students and staff, ensuring a smooth and inviting lunch environment, and operating Point of Sale computers if assigned as a cashier. Adherence to HACCP guidelines, food safety training, and accurate record-keeping are essential. The position requires flexibility, organizational skills, decision-making abilities, and the capacity to work independently with minimal supervision.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED preferred but not required
Must meet all city, state and district licensures and/or certifications as required
Current Driver’s license and Car Insurance (if traveling from site to site)
School Food Preparation Experience preferred
Food Service Safety and Health Requirements
Basic mathematical, reading and writing skills
Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions (blood borne pathogens, body fluids, etc.)
Must know how to properly operate, or be willing to learn to operate, all kitchen equipment as needed
Knowledge of Basic mathematical functions
Possess organizational skills

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or GED

Responsibilities

Serving food delivered in hot carts
Cooking
Cleaning
Dishwashing
Receiving groceries and/or supplies
Cashier duties
Supervising student helpers
Ordering supplies from main kitchens
Keeping assigned area clean and neat
Informing Kitchen Manager of any needed repairs or equipment replacement
Cleaning all tables and benches
Counting in all food delivered to be certain there is enough to serve all students for the day
Using correct serving equipment to assure proper portion sizes
Assuring that each student who is served lunch receives required portions and classifications of required foods according to Federal Guidelines
Working closely with all Food Service Employees, school Principal, School secretary and staff maintaining a friendly, courteous attitude
Ensuring a smooth running, inviting lunch environment for students
Maintaining a friendly warm personality toward all customers
Operating Point of Sale Computer if required as a cashier and any other duties performed by a cashier, e.g. collecting on student accounts
Following all HACCP guidelines
Attending all required training programs pertaining to food safety
Keeping all Temperature Logs for coolers, freezers, and dry storage
Working rapidly and efficiently in performing job duties
Following district policies and administrative rules and regulations
Maintaining sanitation procedures
Completing required logs and/or paperwork with accuracy and timeliness
Maintaining confidentiality with sensitive matters
Being flexible and able to prioritize tasks
Maintaining accurate and detailed reports
Making sound decisions
Reporting to work on time
Working independently with very little supervision
Obtaining Food Service Professional Certification if required
Performing other related functions as assigned by your supervisor