Kitchen Worker - Substitute

Job Description

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Open for the 2025/2026 School Year

POSITION TITLE: Substitute Child Nutrition - Kitchen Worker

On call/as needed basis

Applications will be screened as substitute positions become available

LOCATION: Arlington Public Schools

HOURLY WAGE: $20.78 an hour. Based upon the 20240/25 PSE Salary Schedule.

BENEFITS: Benefits may be available for substitute employees who work 630 hours in a school calendar year. This may include Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Pension, VEBA, and 403(b).

SUMMARY: Under supervision of the Director of Child Nutrition and the direction of the Kitchen Lead, the Kitchen Worker performs a variety of tasks including food preparation, serving of meals, cashiering, loading/unloading food carts, storage of food, and cleanup of work areas.

Conditions of Employment

• Are you a citizen or do you have a visa which permits you to work in the United States?
• I authorize the District to make any investigation of any personal, educational, vocational, or employment history. I further authorize any former employer, person, firm, corporation, educational, or vocational institution or government agency to provide the District with information they have regarding me. I hereby release and discharge the District and those who provide information for any and all liability as a result of furnishing and receiving this information.
• I certify that answers given herein are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. In the event of employment, I understand that false or misleading information, including omissions, in my application or interview(s) may result in dismissal at any time during my period of employment with Arlington Public Schools. I understand also that any offer of employment that may be made to me is conditional and subject to the acceptable outcome of a criminal history background information check and approval of the Arlington Public Schools Board of Directors. I also agree to abide by all rules and regulations of Arlington Public Schools.
• Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
• Are you willing to be fingerprinted?
• Do you have a current Food Handler's permit and if not, are you willing to obtain one prior to employment?
• Are you able to lift and/or carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds a distance of 100 feet?

General Questions

• Have you ever been dismissed or discharged from a job, or have you separated from employment in order to avoid discipline or discharge? If so, please explain
• Have you ever been released from prison or been convicted of any crime? If yes, please explain the nature of the crime, the place, and date. A conviction will not necessarily bar you from employment.
• Are you presently charged with, but not convicted of, a crime? (Exclude civil infractions such as minor traffic citations). If yes, please explain the nature of the crime, place, date, and court. A pending criminal charge will not necessarily bar you from District employment.

Application Requirements

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• Completed online application. Access at www.asd.wednet.edu
• Uploaded Letter of Interest - include examples of work experience and achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position
• Uploaded Resume
• One Uploaded Letter of Recommendation
• One Confidential Reference Form (if possible, please have one from a direct supervisor)

Benefits

Employee's anticipated to work 630 hours in a school calendar year may be eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance along with other optional benefits.

Attachments

Resume*

Ltr of Interest - Sub Food Service*

Letter of Recommendation - A*

Letter of Recommendation - B

References

Classified Reference Questions 2: 1 of 4 external references required.