2026-2027 Student Nutrition Worker I - Student Nutrition Department

Young World Physical Education; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 22,055 - 30,265; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Public Schools is hiring a Student Nutrition Worker I to provide food service support. This role involves preparing and serving food to students, ensuring safety and sanitation standards, and maintaining kitchen hygiene. Ideal candidates should have experience in food service, and certifications in food safety are required. The position offers various shifts at a starting hourly wage of $16.01 to $21.97, reflecting the responsibilities and requirements in a school environment.

Qualifications

• Preferred job-related experience with increasing responsibility.
• Must pass Pre-Placement Physical Capacities Test.
• Must have a Food Handlers Safety Certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food and beverage items efficiently.
• Maintain hygiene standards in food service areas.
• Monitor kitchen and cafeteria for safety.

Skills

Knowledge of basic math

Food preparation and handling

Safety practices

Operating kitchen equipment

Critical thinking/problem solving

Education

Job-related experience

Job description

2026-2027 Student Nutrition Worker I - Student Nutrition Department

Springfield Public Schools General Services Center (GSC)-Student Nutrition Services - Springfield, Missouri. Open in Google Maps.

This job is also posted in Springfield Public Schools (Springfield, MO).

Job Details

Job ID: 5672767

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: May 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Student Nutrition Worker I

Department: Student Nutrition

Pay Grade: F120

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Director III – Student Nutrition

General Purpose

Responsible for providing support to the educational process with specific responsibilities for food service activities at an assigned location; preparing and/or serving food items to students and/or school personnel; and maintaining food service facilities in a safe and sanitary condition.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepare, arrange, and serve food and beverage items, serving them to students and staff in an efficient manner.
• Assist with stock ensuring availability of items required for meeting projected menu requirements.
• Attend unit meetings, in-service training, and workshops in order to receive information required to perform job functions.
• Clean and maintain utensils, equipment, storage, food preparation, and serving areas, maintaining required sanitary conditions.
• Inspect food items and/or supplies verifying quantity, quality, and specifications of orders and/or complying with mandated health standards.
• Monitor kitchen and cafeteria areas ensuring a safe and sanitary working environment.
• Perform functions of other nutritional services positions as assigned by the supervisor, ensuring adequate staffing levels.
• Prepare food and beverage items meeting mandated nutritional and projected meal requirements.
• Report equipment malfunctions by notifying the supervisor of need for repair and/or replacement.
• Serve food items that meet the required nutritional USDA guidelines.
• Perform other related duties as required/assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education and Experience

• Job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is preferred.

Certificates, Licenses and Other Special Requirements

• Must pass a Pre-Placement Physical Capacities Test.
• Must have a Hepatitis A vaccination.
• Must pass a Criminal Background Clearance, the results of which must be satisfactory to the District.
• Must have a Food Handlers Safety Certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios; read and follow instructions/recipes; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions.
• Knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include safety practices and procedures; quantify food preparation and handling; and sanitation practices.
• Skill to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to routinely upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
• Skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job, including adhering to safety practices; and operating equipment found in a commercial kitchen.
• Ability to read technical information and compose a variety of documents.
• Ability to analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
• Ability to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups.
• Ability to analyze issues and create action plans.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively.
• Ability to apply critical thinking/problem solving to improve work processes.
• Ability to adhere to safety practices; meet deadlines and schedules; work under time constraints; and communicate with diverse groups.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Work environment is primarily inside, where the noise and temperature levels are moderate. Work is primarily in and out of refrigerators/freezer and warm kitchen environment.
• The work is medium work that requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Must possess the physical ability to perceive the nature of sounds, make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes, express or exchange ideas by the spoken word, substantial movements with the hands, wrists, and/or fingers, and discern letters or numbers at a given distance.
• Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, manual dexterity, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity and walking.

Position Type

Various Shifts Available

Salary

$16.01 to $21.97 Per Hour

Job Categories

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Springfield Public Schools R-12, Human Resources Department
• 1359 E. Saint Louis St.
• Springfield, Missouri 65802
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]