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Substitute Cafeteria Worker

Trenton Special School District
Trenton, TN Part Time
POSTED ON 11/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/2/2026
TRENTON SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Substitute Cafeteria Worker

Term of Employment: As Need Basis

Immediate Supervisor: Cafeteria Manager

QUALIFICATIONS:
  1. Must be able to read, write and speak English.
  2. Do simple arithmetic and follow oral and written directions.
  3. Must have the capacity to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations.
  4. Transportation to and from work.
  5. This job may require lifting objects that exceed 40 lbs., with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs.


JOB GOAL: A school cafeteria substitute is an as need employee who performs the duties and assumes the responsibilities assigned by the cafeteria manager.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Perform efficiently and to the best of his or her ability the duties assigned in relation to preparation of food, serving of food, cleaning all areas of the kitchen, and other assigned duties in the time allotted.


  1. Report to work at designated time, clock in and out utilizing the time clock system, and remains on the job until dismissed by the manager.


  1. Cook and prepare foods by using USDA quantity recipes.


  1. Ability and willingness to follow instructions, either written or oral.


  1. Operate and maintain large food service kitchen equipment.


  1. Maintain pleasant working relations with the manager and fellow employees by demonstrating consideration for others, and other desirable traits.


  1. Follow all policies of the School Board and instructions of the manager relating to safety measures, sanitation practices, personnel standards, work techniques, and methods of performing duties.


  1. Perform duties involved in the safe preparation and handling of food, cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and facilities, serving of food, cashiering, and recordkeeping that are assigned by the cafeteria manager.


  1. Perform other school food duties as assigned by the cafeteria manager.


Cafeteria substitute workers cover for cafeteria workers who are unable to work. Assignments range from 3 ½ hours to 6 ½ hours per day.

The Trenton Special School District offers its program and employment to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, age, national origin, gender or disability and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary : $11

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