Child Nutrition Assistant

Young World Physical Education; Ballwin (MO); On-site; USD 18,116 - 25,801; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is looking for a Child Nutrition Assistant to join the team at Selvidge Middle School in Ballwin, Missouri. This part-time position offers starting pay of $15.94 per hour, with a schedule of 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Responsibilities include preparing and serving meals, operating kitchen equipment, and maintaining sanitary conditions. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and a Serv Safe certification. Interested individuals who meet these criteria are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Serv Safe certification preferred.
• Prior experience in quantity food service operation beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve school meals to students.
• Operate food service equipment for meal preparation.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and sanitary food service operation.

Skills

Ability to safely lift up to 40 pounds

Ability to read and comprehend instructions

General knowledge of quantity food service operations

Education

High School diploma or GED

Serv Safe certification

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Point of Sale system

Job description

Child Nutrition Assistant

Rockwood R-6 School District Selvidge Middle School - Ballwin, Missouri. Open in Google Maps.

Job Details

Job ID: 5712030

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Starting at $15.94 hourly. Additional $0.50 per hour if ServSafe Certificate obtained.

Positions Schedule: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM; 3 hrs a day

Serv Safe Certificate is beneficial. High School diploma or G.E.D. preferred.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the cafeteria manager and the assistant cafeteria manager, assist with school meal preparation and service of meals while maintaining standards of quality in basic food preparation and food handling guidelines as specified by Child Nutrition Services.

Essential Functions

• Prepare and serve school meals to students.
• Operate Point of Sale system and comply with cash control procedures.
• Operate food service equipment as necessary for meal preparation (standing mixers, electric slicer, steam‑jacketed kettle, tilt‑skillet, conventional and convection ovens, etc.).
• Prepare menu items according to standardized recipes; make recipe conversions for quantity food preparation.
• Assist in cleaning food service work area and in maintaining a safe and sanitary food service operation.
• Assist in performing functions related to food service operation, e.g., ordering food items and supplies, inventory control (receiving and checking accuracy of deliveries), and ensuring USDA, State, and County Health Department regulations are maintained.
• Responsible for adherence to all cash control and inventory control procedures as maintained by Child Nutrition Services.
• Report potentially unsanitary or unsafe conditions or equipment to the supervisor.
• Assist manager if requested with day‑end reports and/or cash control procedures.
• Assist manager with assistant manager duties if the assistant is unavailable.
• Comply with department and District policies and procedures as specified in handbooks.
• Maintain personal appearance and hygiene according to department and District policies and procedures.
• Record production amounts on food production sheets as required by the Cafeteria Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills and Abilities

• Ability to safely bend, twist and lift up to 40 pounds of supplies and equipment.
• Ability to perform work duties in a safe manner.
• Ability to demonstrate safe work environment procedures and reinforce reasonable rules to reduce or eliminate job‑related injuries.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to handle all types of foods with a variety of ingredients.
• General knowledge of quantity food service operations.

Basic Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Serv Safe certification preferred.
• Ability to work with others in a cooperative and productive manner.
• Physically able to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Positive interest in children and school food service.
• Prior experience in quantity food service operation beneficial.
• Completed or be eligible to complete Hepatitis A shot sequence.

Equipment Used

• All kitchen equipment such as knives, utensils, ovens, combi ovens, steamer, stove, dish machine, slicer, food processor, blender, computer, printer, fax, phone.

Work Environment

• Within assigned kitchen, temperatures can range in extremes in hot and cold.
• While performing duties, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, walk, stand, lift, twist, bend and reach.

Position Type

Part‑Time

Salary

$15.94 Per Hour