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Substitute Food Service

Concord, AR · On-site

$12.75 - $17.25/hr

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Substitute Food Service

Ashdown, AR · On-site

$12.75 - $17/hr

... * Assist with the accurate keeping of records and ordering of supplies For a complete of a ... substitute food service worker, click here . Qualifications * High School Diploma or GED * State ...

Substitute Food Service

Gurdon, AR · On-site

$12.25 - $16.25/hr

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Substitute Food Service

Hamburg, AR · On-site

$11.75 - $15.75/hr

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Substitute Food Service

Piggott, AR · On-site

$11.75 - $16/hr

... * Assist with the accurate keeping of records and ordering of supplies For a complete of a ... substitute food service worker, click here . Qualifications * High School Diploma or GED * State ...

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How much do substitute food service assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for substitute food service assistant in the United States is $16.21, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.22 and $17.79 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Substitute Food Service Assistant vs Food Service Worker?

AspectSubstitute Food Service AssistantFood Service Worker
CredentialsMay require food safety certificationOften requires food safety certification
Work EnvironmentTemporary or on-call in schools, hospitals, cafeteriasFull-time or part-time in similar settings
Employer & IndustryEducational institutions, healthcare facilities, cafeteriasRestaurants, cafeterias, institutions
Search & ComparisonOften compared for temporary vs permanent rolesCommonly compared with substitute roles for job stability

The Substitute Food Service Assistant typically works on a temporary or on-call basis, filling in for absent staff in settings like schools or hospitals. Food Service Workers usually hold more permanent positions with similar responsibilities. Both roles often require food safety certifications and work in similar environments, but the substitute role offers flexibility, while the food service worker role provides more stability.

What cities are hiring for Substitute Food Service Assistant jobs? Cities with the most Substitute Food Service Assistant job openings:
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Infographic showing various Substitute Food Service Assistant job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Locum Tenens, 5% As Needed, 91% Full Time, and 2% Part Time. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,721 per year, or $16.2 per hour.
Substitute Food Service Assistant

Substitute Food Service Assistant

Bucyrus City Schools

Bucyrus, OH • On-site

$15.17/hr

Full-time

Posted 29 days ago


Job description

Position Type:
Substitute/Substitute Food Service Assistant
Date Posted:
7/1/2024
Location:
Bucyrus City SchoolsClassified Substitute Food Service Assistant
Salary $15.17 / hour
Applicants must have current FBI and BCI background checks and valid Educational Aide Permit. High school diploma is required along with meeting all mandated health requirements and compliance with drug-free workplace rules and board policies. Applicants are required to have cooking skills and will be responsible for cooking. Applicants must also have the ability to interact comfortably and confidently with the public, ability to prepare standardized recipes using commercial kitchen equipment, ability to comply with nutrition, health, and safety laws and regulations, and the ability to accurately measure, weigh, and adjust recipe ingredients.
Hours/Days will vary M-F 6:30am-2:30pm upon need at each building.
Please contact Charma Schifer, Food Service Director, Email Charma or call 419-562-5355.