Substitute Nutrition Staff
School City of Hobart 

Seeking Substitute Nutrition Staff for the School City of Hobart. Positions are filled on an as-needed basis.

Position Summary

To support the preparation, service, and cleanup of student meals by serving as an on-call substitute in school kitchens and cafeterias as needed, while maintaining food safety, sanitation, and positive service to students and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, portioning, setup, and service of breakfast, lunch, snacks, and other assigned menu items.
• Serve students and staff in a courteous and professional manner while helping maintain an orderly cafeteria or serving line environment.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, personal hygiene, and safe food handling procedures at all times.
• Set up, stock, replenish, and break down serving lines, stations, carts, and related equipment.
• Operate assigned kitchen and cafeteria equipment safely and as trained.
• Wash, sanitize, and store dishes, utensils, pans, equipment, tables, and work areas in accordance with department procedures.
• Complete assigned records and logs accurately and work at assigned school locations based on department needs.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and follow recipes, menus, labels, schedules, safety procedures, and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate courteously and professionally with supervisors, staff, students, and visitors.
• Ability to follow established procedures, work cooperatively with others, and move throughout kitchen, storage, serving, and cafeteria areas.

Preferred:

• Prior experience in food service, school nutrition, cafeteria service, or a related setting.
• ServSafe Certification.

Terms of Employment

Salary and benefits as defined in the School City of Hobart Department of School Nutrition Staff Handbook. 

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Pay Rate

• $12.50/hour

Benefits 

• This substitute position is not eligible for retirement or health insurance benefits.

Physical Demands

This position requires frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, carrying, pushing, pulling, grasping, and use of hands and fingers to prepare and serve food, wash dishes, clean work areas, and operate kitchen or cafeteria equipment. The employee must be able to work in varying kitchen and storage temperatures, move safely throughout kitchens, serving lines, storage rooms, dish areas, and cafeterias, and lift/carry up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Work Environment

Work is performed primarily in school kitchens, serving lines, dish rooms, storage areas, and cafeterias. Work involves exposure to kitchen equipment, cleaning chemicals, wet floors, noise, heat, cooler/freezer temperatures, and fast-paced meal service periods. The position requires regular interaction with students and staff in busy school environments and constant awareness of food safety, sanitation, and general workplace hazards.

Application Procedure

Please submit an online application. If you have questions about the position, contact:
Patrick Ryba-King, Director of School Nutrition
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (219) 947-2413 Ext. 5

Pre-Employment Requirements

Employment is contingent upon meeting district pre-employment requirements. This includes expanded criminal history checks and expanded child protection index checks, as applicable. Pre-employment drug screening is also required. Other pre-employment requirements may apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The School City of Hobart is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The School City of Hobart ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. The School City of Hobart has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.