Site Assistant

School Board of Highlands County Cracker Trail Elementary
- Sebring, Florida Open in Google Maps

School Board of Highlands County Cracker Trail Elementary
- Sebring, Florida Open in Google Maps

Job : 5918062
Final date to receive applications: Sep 21, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: Sep 08, 2026 7:06 PM (UTC)

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY

POSITION TITLE:
Site Assistant

ASSIGNMENT:
Site Assistant - Food & Nutrition Services

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) years documented experience in SBHC Food & Nutrition or four (4) years documented equivalent experience
• Knowledge of computer, cash register, and food processing equipment as related to departmental job functions
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantlyto move objects
• Ability to reach, stretch, bend, stoop or kneel to handle, lift or move objects from floor level to 6 feet above floor level
• Ability to walk or stand for periods of four (4) continuous hours
• Ability to work in under the following environmental conditions:
  • The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions. There is protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
  • The worker is subject to extreme cold. Temperatures are below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour.
  • The worker is subject to extreme heat. Temperatures are above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour.
  • The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.
  • The worker is subject to hazards. This includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, and exposure to high heat or chemicals.
• Satisfactory clearance of a criminal history records check and drug screening

ADDITIONAL DESIRED

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

None at this time

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly responsible to the Food & Nutrition Manager for satisfactory completion of all assigned duties (oral or written), performed to the established standard
• Responsible to the Food & Nutrition Manager for observance of sanitation and safety rules and regulations
• Assists with necessary food service operations during times of emergency
• Deals courteously with the public and maintains an effective working relationship with managers and other employees
• Maintains high standard of work habits, sanitation and safety
• Adheres strictly to the Handbook for School Food & Nutrition Personnel and all guidelines set forth by The School Board of Highlands County Board policy
• Prepares food and / or baked goods as directed by the Food & Nutrition Manager
• Strictly follows recipes and production planning sheets
• Obtains, weighs and measures products from storage areas in a timely manner to ensure present and future menus are prepared correctly
• Plans production with Food & Nutrition Manager to ensure food is prepared in a timely manner, avoiding excessive holding of food
• Direct and train general workers assigned by the Food & Nutrition Manager to assist in food preparation
• Packages and store food products in accordance with food safety standards and advises manager of amounts to be worked into future menus
• Monitors serving line to ensure enough food is available for service and replaces depleted food with fresh product
• Operates point of sale system
• Assists Food & Nutrition Manager with ordering and inventory of products and services utilized by the Food & Nutrition operation
• Assumes responsibility for the Food & Nutrition operation in the absence of the Food & Nutrition Manager or Assistant Manager
• Will take appropriate hours of annual continuing education/training as required by USDA Professional Standards or other such agencies.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

Other duties as assigned by supervising manager and/or administrator

TERM:

Length of contract and number of hours worked are determined by specific allocation as approved annually during planning-budgeting process

APPRAISAL:

Performance will be appraised annually in accordance with School Board policies

PAY GRADE:

According to the School Board of Highlands County Non-instructional Bargaining Support Personnel Salary Schedule

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Except as provided by law, The School Board of Highlands County shall not on the basis of race, color,…