School Nutrition Assistant; Kitchen - HHS

Job Description

Position: School Nutrition Assistant

Reports to: Cafeteria Manager and School Nutrition Program Director

Contract: 180 Days

Salary Scale: $18,415 to $30,356 Per Year

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

Primary Function: Work under the general supervision of the school nutrition program manager in performing a variety of duties in the kitchen and service areas.

Qualifications:

• Prefer some knowledge and experience in quantity food preparation and use of large kitchen equipment.
• Have the interest and ability to learn and work in all areas of the school meal program, and the ability to work cooperatively with students and staff.
• Experience working with individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ability to engage a diverse student population in order to foster supportive relationships.

Essential Functions:

• Consistently display a neat and clean appearance through appropriate apparel and personal hygiene as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures.
• Use and follow posted schedules, verbal instruction, and standardized recipes.
• Prepare and serve all food according to instruction, health department regulations, and HACCP requirements.
• Clean all areas of the kitchen according to health department regulations.
• Store all food according to health department regulations and HACCP requirements.
• Follow all instructions when using kitchen equipment.
• Cooperate with other employees, school staff, and students.
• Attend educational and in-service programs and meetings as requested by the cafeteria manager and/or director.
• Assist manager with promotional activities to encourage proper nutrition and participation in the school meal program.
• Travel to all city schools as needed as requested by the cafeteria manager and/or school nutrition program director.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the cafeteria manager and school nutrition program director.

Physical Demands / Work Environment: Light work, lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally, or up to 10 pounds frequently. Stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Exposure to cleaning chemicals. Regular travel throughout the school and effective interaction with students, staff, and community members. Vocal communication, hearing, and visual acuity are required for normal spoken word levels, written or computer data, and general surroundings.

Regular contact with staff members is required. Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on the evaluation of licensed personnel.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and meet the demands of this position.