Cafeteria Substitute (2025-2026) SY

Roswell Independent Schools•Roswell, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Roswell Independent School District Job Description Job Title: SUBSTITUTE FOOD SERVICES WORKER Reports To: FOOD SERVICE KITCHEN MANAGER Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Could be responsible for up serving area, serving food delivered in hot carts, cooking, cleaning, dishwashing, receiving groceries, and/or supplies and cashier duties depending on area of assigned to work, line server, cook and/or cashier. Supervise student helpers. Responsible for ordering supplies from main kitchens; (ketchup, napkins, etc.) Keeps area clean and neat. Informs Kitchen Manager of any needed repairs or equipment replacement. Responsible for cleaning all tables and benches. (School custodian cleans floors.) Responsible for counting in all food delivered to be certain there is enough to serve all students for the day. Must use correct serving equipment to assure proper portion sizes. Must also assure that each student who is served lunch receives required portions and classifications of required foods according to Federal Guidelines. Performs all job related tasks as required or assigned. Must work closely with all Food Service Employees, school Principal, School secretary and staff maintaining a friendly, courteous attitude resulting in a good working relationship with open lines of communication. Must insure a smooth running, inviting lunch environment for students, and maintain a friendly warm personality toward all customers. Operate Point of Sale Computer if required as a cashier and any other duties performed by a cashier, e.g. collecting on student accounts. Follow all HACCP guidelines. Attend all required training programs pertaining to food safety. Keep all Temperature Logs for coolers, freezers, and dry storage. Work rapidly and efficiently in performing job duties. Follow district policies and administrative rules and regulations. Maintain sanitation procedures. Complete required logs and/or paperwork with accuracy and timeliness. Knowledge of Basic mathematical functions. Maintain confidentiality with sensitive matters. Be flexible and able to prioritize tasks and maintain accurate and detailed reports. Possess organizational skills. Be able to make sound decisions. Report to work on time and able to work anywhere from 2 to 7 hours as needed. Work independently with very little supervision. Obtain Food Service Professional Certification if required. May be required to perform other related functions as assigned by your supervisor.

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)
Food Service Safety and Health Requirements
Basic mathematical, reading and writing skills
Knowledge of Basic mathematical functions
Maintain confidentiality with sensitive matters
Be flexible and able to prioritize tasks and maintain accurate and detailed reports
Possess organizational skills
Be able to make sound decisions
Report to work on time and able to work anywhere from 2 to 7 hours as needed
Work independently with very little supervision
Obtain Food Service Professional Certification if required
Sitting, standing, lifting and carrying (up to 40 pounds), reaching, climbing, squatting, kneeling, have full mobility of fingers/hands, and moving light furniture may be required, unless ADA accommodations have been mutually agreed on and does not create an undue hardship upon the district
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
Must be able to work within various degrees of noise and temperature
Flexibility and patience are required
Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignment without supervision and efficiently

Nice To Haves

School Food Preparation Experience preferred

Responsibilities

Serving food
Cooking
Cleaning
Dishwashing
Receiving groceries and/or supplies
Cashier duties
Supervise student helpers
Ordering supplies from main kitchens
Cleaning tables and benches
Counting food delivered
Using correct serving equipment to assure proper portion sizes
Assuring each student receives required portions and classifications of required foods according to Federal Guidelines
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
Following district policies and administrative rules and regulations
Maintaining sanitation procedures
Completing required logs and/or paperwork with accuracy and timeliness