Aide 3.5 hr, Stdt Nutr

Hillsborough County Public Schools; Seffner (FL); On-site; USD 13,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Hillsborough County Public Schools is looking for a Student Nutrition Aide to support meal service during a 3.5-hour shift. You will help circulate in the cafeteria, ensure compliance with health and school rules, and assist with allergy-friendly dining setups.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and professional conduct as part of the Student Nutrition Services team, with duties including assisting with tastings and maintaining clean dining areas for the next class.

Responsibilities

• Manages students during meal service and refers behavior problems to teachers or principals per school guidelines.
• Circulates throughout the cafeteria assisting students and encouraging good table manners.
• Assists SNS staff with student special diet requests to ensure correct food.
• Assists with food tastings by working with SNS staff to offer samples and solicit feedback.
• Prepares and cleans allergy-free tables according to established procedures.
• Ensures cafeteria tables are clean and ready for the next group after dismissal.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

Summary

The Student Nutrition Aide (3.5 Hours) will assist during meal service, making it as pleasant as possible by ensuring compliance with health, safety, and school rules and regulations while circulating through the cafeteria

• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance. Physical presence is expected as part of a reliable and predictable pattern of attendance.
• Support the district's vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan.
• Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism.
• Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

District Expectations

All district employees must:

• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance. Physical presence is expected as part of a reliable and predictable pattern of attendance.
• Support the district's vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan.
• Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism.
• Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

Responsibilities

• Manages students during meal service, referring any behavior problems to the teacher or principal according to the guidelines established by the individual school site.
• Circulates throughout the cafeteria assisting students, encouraging good table manners, and encouraging students to eat a balanced meal and try unfamiliar foods.
• Assists Student Nutrition Services (SNS) staff with student special diet requests, ensuring the students receive the correct food for any dietary or preference requests.
• Assists with food tastings by working with the SNS manager and staff in offering samples of new foods to students, encouraging them to try it, and soliciting their feedback.
• Prepares and cleans "allergy free" tables according to established procedures.
• Ensures the cafeteria tables are clean and free of spills and trash, and the cafeteria is ready for the next group of students after dismissing the classes in an orderly manner according to the school's schedule.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district.

Other Information

Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views. Gives and welcomes feedback. Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Puts success of team above own interests.

Dependability: Responds to requests for service and assistance. Follows instructions and responds to management direction. Takes responsibility for own actions. Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines.

Personal Appearance: Dresses appropriately for position. Keeps self-well-groomed. Follows Student Nutrition Services dress and proper hygiene guidelines.

Customer Service: Displays courtesy and sensitivity. Manages difficult or challenging customer situations. Meets commitments. Responds promptly to customer needs. Solicits customer feedback to improve service.

Job Knowledge: Competent in required job skills and knowledge. Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills. Keeps abreast of current developments. Requires minimal supervision. Displays understanding of how job relates to others. Uses resources effectively.

NOTE: School Board Policy ensures equal opportunity for all in its personnel policies and practices and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender preference, political beliefs, social/family background, disability or age.

The district accords preference in selection, retention, and promotion procedures to certain veterans and spouses of veterans who are Florida residents.

Language Skills: Reads and comprehends simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

Mathematical Skills: Adds and subtracts two digit numbers and multiplies and divides with 10s and 100s. Performs these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability: Applies understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Deals with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands

Physical Activities: Standing, walking, sitting, handling, talking, and hearing.

Lifting Demands: Up to 10 pounds.

Reaching Activities: Both dominant and non-dominant hand; overhead

Environmental Conditions: Noise Intensity: 3, moderate.

Salary Schedules

Our district salary schedules are available at: https://www.hillsboroughschools.org/employeerelations