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Substitute Food Service

Lakeland School Corporation
Lagrange, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 8/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/6/2026

POSITION: Food Service Worker

REPORTS TO: Food Service Director

SALARY RANGE: Hourly as per board-approved wage scale

HOURS OF WORK: 4-6 hours per day (between 6:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.) as determined by need

DAYS OF WORK: 180 days per school year. (Same days as students)

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for the preparation and service of food items and maintaining food service equipment and facilities in a safe, clean, and sanitary manner. The employee receives direct instruction and supervision from the Food Service Manager.


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Serve students and staff in a cheerful and helpful manner
  • Work in a team setting with cafeteria and school staff
  • Prepare menu items following standardized recipes and nutritional guidelines
  • Package foods for serving lines and ala carte
  • Set up and stock work areas, serving lines, and dining areas with necessary food, supplies and equipment
  • Operate point of sale computer system
  • Clean, sanitize and store food service equipment & utensils including operating dishwasher and manual ware washing
  • Clean and sanitize work areas, serving lines, and dining areas including sweeping, mopping, and emptying trash
  • Properly store or dispose of leftover food
  • Assist other food service staff as needed to complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner
  • Follow food service uniform guidelines including wearing school issued ID badge
  • Complete training as required by State and Federal guidelines
  • Comply with all State and Federal guidelines
  • Comply with all Corporation policies and procedures
  • All other duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED.

EXPERIENCE: Successful work experience with food service and sanitation.

KNOWLEDGE: Basic kitchen equipment and utensils, methods of food preparation, cleaning and sanitizing procedures.

REQUIRED PHYSICAL SKILLS: Ability to sit, stand, walk, ascend/descend stairs, use hands and fingers, bend, twist, stoop, kneel, push, pull, lift, see, talk and hear. Able to meet physical requirements to safely and effectively perform assigned duties.

REQUIRED GENERAL SKILLS: Understand and follow written and oral communication; operate equipment in a safe and effective manner; perform routine math calculations accurately, establish and maintain effective work relationships, keep student information confidential.

This position is a part-time, non-exempt position.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job related duties request by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the Corporation.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must posses the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

Salary : $15

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