Substitute - Food Service Worker - 2025-2026

JOB DESCRIPTION
McLean County Unit District No. 5

Position Title: Substitute Food Service Worker
Department: Operations
Reports to: Food Service Manager
FLSA Class: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY

Work with other food service team members to provide school lunches while maintaining a clean, safe and friendly food service atmosphere.
DUTIES

• Prepare and serve food according to the menu and all county health sanitary and nutritional guidelines.
• Clean facility, trays and dishes according to all sanitary guidelines.
• Interact in a friendly, professional manner with all students, co-workers and staff while performing food service duties.
• Prepare foods using standardized recipes and methods to retain nutritive values.
• Prepare food for delivery to other schools.
• Maintain accurate records and report information in a timely manner.
• May be expected to enter payment information accurately into proper accounts.
• May be expected to prepare accurate and balanced deposits for the bank.
• May be expected to travel to the bank to make deposits.
• Set up, restock and store food and food service items as needed.
• Perform any additional duties as requested by the Food Service Manager or Principal.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Employees must have knowledge of proper methods of cooking, serving, food care and use of equipment and kitchen appliances.
• Ability to communicate, follow written and oral instructions and work well with others is essential.
• Refer to Functional Job Analysis for physical requirements.

Please note: The Substitute Food Service Worker position is the pool from which our permanent regular Food Service Worker positions are hired. This position may lead to ongoing employment.
COMPENSATION:
$16.50 per hour

Application Procedure:
Apply Online at www.unit5.org