School Nutrition Substitute 2025-2026

Ector County Independent School District

Job Location:

Odessa, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 17 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

ECISD School Nutrition Job Description

Substitute

TITLE: School Nutrition Employee Substitute

Primary Purpose:

To provide temporary support in School Nutrition kitchens warehouse and office settings as needed. The School Nutrition Substitute safely and efficiently assists with food preparation and service warehouse receiving and delivery and clerical/office functions to ensure continuous operations and compliance with all applicable federal state and local regulations. Duties support the following USDA programs each with separate regulations: National School Lunch Program (NSLP) School Breakfast Program (SBP) Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and Summer Food Service Program (SFSP).

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to obtain a Texas-approved Food Handler Certification.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Basic computer communication and organizational skills
Ability to interact professionally with students staff and the public

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Kitchen/Food Service Support

Assist with food preparation assembly and service in compliance with USDA meal pattern requirements
Follow FDA Food Code and local health department regulations when storing preparing and serving food
Refill and replace food condiments and utensils as needed
Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment utensils and work areas
Maintain high standards of personal hygiene appearance and food safety
Assist with inventory stocking and cleanup
Support special events and meal service as assigned

Warehouse/Delivery Support

Assist with receiving handling storing and rotating food and supply products
Help maintain clean sanitary safe and pest-free warehouse and storage areas
Assist with loading unloading and delivering products as assigned
Operate equipment safely (forklift operation only if certified)
Maintain product quality accuracy and security
Assist with food preparation delivery and cleanup for special events including after regular hours if needed

Office/Clerical Support

Greet visitors and assist with basic office needs
Answer phones route calls and take messages
Assist with data entry filing recordkeeping and report preparation
Help with processing invoices grocery orders payroll support or meal applications as assigned
Maintain confidentiality of student and departmental information
Assist office staff with clerical duties to maintain efficient departmental operations

General Duties

Exhibit ethical professional conduct at all times
Maintain cooperative working relationships with District personnel and the public
Follow all District USDA TDA and departmental policies and procedures
Perform other duties as assigned by the School Nutrition Designee

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress
Frequent standing walking pushing and pulling
Moderate lifting and carrying; some stooping bending and kneeling
Exposure to kitchen heat cold storage environments (warehouse temperatures ranging from -19 to 70) and office settings
Occasional prolonged or irregular hours as needed

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. I have read understand and attest to the above description and funding relating to my daily activities.

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ECISD School Nutrition Job DescriptionSubstituteTITLE: School Nutrition Employee SubstitutePrimary Purpose: To provide temporary support in School Nutrition kitchens warehouse and office settings as needed. The School Nutrition Substitute safely and efficiently assists with food preparation and ser...