School Nutrition Assistant

Date Posted: 8/1/2025

Purpose of the position:
To prepare and serve food in accordance with government rules and regulations.

Functions essential to attaining job objectives:

• Serves students healthy meals on a daily basis in order to support student learning.

• Works under the direction of the School Nutrition Manager/Assistant Manager.
• Demonstrates the ability to work with the school community.

• Practices proper procedures in food preparation, use and care of equipment, and personal habits to assure that sanitation standards are met.
• Follows standards of safety in preparing, storing, and serving food.
• Participates in implementing promotions related to the program.

• Attends job-related training classes and workshops (All employees must complete SL1 or O.N.E. class).

• Adhere to the Code of Ethics for Educators in Georgia
• Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance /timeliness
• Complete assignments and requirements on time and in compliance with directions
• Maintain accurate, complete, and appropriate records
• Maintain confidentiality of information and records for students and staff

• Ninth grade education or HSE.
• Able to read, write, and follow instructions.
• Able to lift 30 pound loads and stand on hard floor surfaces 6-7 hours per day.
• Practice good personal hygiene.

Individual Schools

Cash register, Institutional Kitchen Equipment

• Ability to measure and weigh ingredients.
• Ability to follow directions both orally and written.
• Ability to compute basic math.
• Ability to work well with people.

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

School Nutrition Assistant Job Performance Evaluation