Area High School_School Nutrition Assistant ; Cross Keys HS

Area High  Nutrition Assistant I (Cross Keys HS )

Cross Keys High School is seeking an experienced Food Service Assistant
. The successful candidate must demonstrate an understanding of procedures for preparing high‑quality food and follow established sanitation and safety procedures. They should work well with others and possess excellent customer service skills.

The DeKalb County School District is an equal opportunity employer, and all hiring decisions are subject to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

• Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, and after‑school snacks for DCSD students and staff.
• Work with managers to ensure accurate meal management.
• Implement sanitation and safety procedures in receiving, preparing, storing, and serving food.
• Cleans equipment and maintains cleanliness of the work area.
• Serve as cashier; enter cash and check deposits from meal purchases into the system; calculate total payments received during shift and reconcile with total sales.
• Communicate with students and parents about lunch accounts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of closely related experience is preferred.
• Experience in institutional food service is preferred.

• DeKalb County School System Nutrition Credential must be obtained within one year of employment and must be valid throughout the duration of employment [Renewal every three (3) years].
• Orientation for Nutrition Employees training must be successfully completed in accordance with Georgia Department of Education requirements.

• Knowledge of nutrition; food handling; preparation; service and sanitation; and all related and established policies and procedures.
• Skill in oral and interpersonal communications; inventorying and ordering food service supplies; identifying equipment problems and furthering service requests.
• Ability to establish and/or implement sanitary practices for food handling; general cleanliness; and maintenance of kitchen and dining areas; read and follow directions; lift at least 30 lbs.; meet all safety regulations; and stand for periods of three (3) hours without breaks.