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Lee/Auburn/Opelika Substitute Food Service Worker

  2026-03-28     Kelly Services     Opelika,AL  
Description:

Lee/Auburn/Opelika Substitute Food Service Worker

Opelika, AL, US

High School or equivalent

Part Time, Temporary

$11 - $12.50/hour

Entry Level

On-site

First Shift (Day)

Lee/Auburn/Opelika Substitute School Cafeteria Worker

Substitute Cafeteria Worker

Nutrition and food service workers are essential to local schools and student learning. Start a great job that allows you to give kids a healthy start to their day!

Why become a substitute food service worker?

  • Ensure kids receive nutritious meals to help them move, think, and learn.
  • Feel good about the work you do, and service you provide, to kids in your own community.
  • Earn steady income through a variety of short- and long-term substitute positions available.
  • Enjoy a flexible schedule and work-life balance.

Responsibilities:

In the absence of a full-time food service worker, the Kelly Education substitute food service worker assists in providing food service preparation and services to students, along with other related kitchen duties, under the direction and supervision of the school district's full-time professional staff.

  • Assist with prep work and cooking of nutritionally balanced meals.
  • Properly weigh and measure ingredients and portions.
  • Carry pots, pans, utensils, and trays of food to and from workstations, stove, and refrigerator, in accordance with school district safety standards.
  • Follow all proper food safety and storage rules.
  • Operate all mechanical kitchen equipment correctly and safely.
  • Clean work areas, equipment, and utensils, and follow all established sanitation procedures.
  • Serve students in a friendly, efficient manner.
  • Dress in a safe and appropriate manner as described in the Kelly Education Standards of Professional Conduct.
  • Assist with money and meal accountability.
  • Follow sign-in and sign-out procedures as determined by the school district personnel.
  • Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum requirements:

  • 18-21 years of age minimum
  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to follow oral and written directions
  • Ability to establish effective working relationships with school district staff
  • Ability to positively relate to a younger generation of students
  • Ability to withstand frequent walking, standing, stooping, and lifting up to 25 lbs.

Perks you'll enjoy as a substitute food service worker:

  • Paid orientation on district policies and procedures so you understand the culture and requirements of the school district
  • Weekly pay
  • Kelly-sponsored Affordable Care Act healthcare coverage, for eligible employees
  • Group insurance options*
  • Ability to create a work schedule that works for you
  • Ability to select your preferred school locations

Job Type: Part-time Work Location: In person

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance


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