Substitute Food Service 
Blue Springs School District

2026-2027 School Year

Position Summary: 

The job of Substitute Food Service is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the educational process with specific responsibilities for providing support to the food service activities at assigned location; preparing and serving food items to students and/or school personnel; and maintaining food service facilities in a safe and sanitary condition.

• This job reports to the Kitchen Manager and Sub Coordinator
• This job is 3 hours/day at various locations.
• This is a temporary part-time position on an as needed basis.

• The substitute pay rate for this position is: $15.00/hr.

Essential Functions: (Other Duties may be assigned)

• Assists with quantity food preparation.
• Assists with the daily cleaning of all kitchen equipment to ensure cleanliness and sanitary conditions are met.
• Sets up and breaks down serving lines (salad bar, hot food, a la carte etc.).
• Operates cash register.
• Counts money, makes change, complete related reports.
• Assists in cleaning lunch tables.
• Assists with dismissal of students from lunchroom.

Education and/or Experience:

High School diploma or general education degree (GED), previous experience with large scale cooking and food preparation/serving helpful.

Work Environment:
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 0% sitting, 50% walking, and 50% standing. The job is performed under temperature extremes and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
 
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Background Check:

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to the Blue Springs School District. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

1/12/2026