School Nutrition Assistant

DeKalb County School District; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County School District is seeking a School Nutrition Assistant for Lakeside High School for the 2026-2027 school year. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and serving nutritious meals, managing cashiering duties, and ensuring kitchen cleanliness. A high school diploma and experience in institutional food service are preferred. This position is crucial for maintaining health and safety standards in the kitchen while supporting the dietary needs of students and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 0 – 3 years of experience required.
• Experience in institutional food service is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals, including breakfast and lunch.
• Manage cashiering duties and maintain accurate financial records.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and comply with health standards.
• Implement meal management programs alongside managers.
• Maintain inventory control and monitor food temperatures.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure kitchen efficiency.
• Communicate with students and parents about lunch accounts.

Skills

Customer service skills

Food preparation knowledge

Sanitation procedures

Ability to work in a team

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Area High School_School Nutrition Assistant (Lakeside HS) 2026-2027 JobID: 20629

• Date Posted: 2/19/2026
• Location: Lakeside High

Position Summary

Lakeside High School is seeking an experienced School Nutrition Assistant. The successful candidate must show evidence of an understanding of procedures for preparing high quality food and must follow established sanitation and safety procedures. They should have the ability to work well with others and have excellent customer service skills. Prepare and cook nutritious meals, serve students and staff, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and perform cashier duties. Ensure timely service and adherence to health and safety standards while working under direct supervision as an entry-level individual contributor.

Salary

Salary Grade/Schedule: Unified 104

Equal Opportunity Statement

The material contained herein is subject to change. All open positions offered by the DeKalb County School District are subject to specific job requirements. The DeKalb County School District is an equal opportunity employer, and all hiring decisions are subject to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

Title

Assistant, School Nutrition

Essential Job Duties

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals, including breakfast, lunch, and after-school snacks, ensuring the dietary needs of students and staff are met.
• Manage cashiering duties by processing transactions, maintaining accurate financial records, and reconciling total payments received with sales.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness by sanitizing work areas and equipment while adhering to health and safety standards.
• Implement meal management programs to accurately plan and prepare meals in collaboration with managers.
• Maintain inventory control by receiving supplies, stocking items appropriately, conducting monthly checks, and monitoring food temperatures for safety compliance.
• Collaborate with team members to perform various functions within the kitchen efficiently.
• Communicate effectively with students and parents about lunch accounts.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 0 – 3 years of experience required.
• Experience in institutional food service is preferred.