Child Nutrition Assistant

Rockwood South Middle School; Fenton (MO); On-site; USD 31,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Rockwood South Middle School in Fenton, MO is seeking a part-time Child Nutrition Assistant to support meal preparation and serving. Under the cafeteria manager, you will follow USDA guidelines, handle cash, operate equipment, and assist with inventory and end-of-day tasks. High school diploma preferred; ServSafe is a plus; hours are 6:30 AM–1:30 PM with potential for certificate bonuses. Immediate start.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate safe work environment procedures.
• Handle a variety of foods and ingredients.
• Read, write and comprehend instructions.
• Stand for prolonged periods; lift up to 40 pounds.
• Work well with others in a cooperative environment.
• Understand quantity food service operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve school meals to students.
• Operate Point of Sale system and cash procedures.
• Use kitchen equipment safely for meal preparation.
• Prepare menu items from standardized recipes and adjust portions.
• Maintain clean, sanitary work areas and comply with regulations.
• Assist with ordering, inventory and deliveries.
• Record production on standard sheets as required.

Skills

Safe work procedures

Food handling

Safe lifting

Reading & writing

Teamwork

Quantity food service

Cash handling

Education

High School diploma or GED

Serv Safe certification (preferred)

Job description

Rockwood R-6 School District Rockwood South Middle School - Fenton, Missouri Open in Google Maps

Child Nutrition Assistant

Rockwood R-6 School District Rockwood South Middle School - Fenton, Missouri Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Rockwood R-6 School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5957139

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 12, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Starting at $15.94 hourly

.50 additional per hour if ServSafe Certificate obtained.

Positions Schedule: 6:30 AM - 1:30 PM 6.5 hrs

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

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

POSITION TITLE:

Child Nutrition Assistant

STATUS:

School Term/Hours Vary

FLSA STATUS:

Exempt

x

Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO:

Cafeteria Manager

HUMAN RESOURCES:

x

Approved

Not Approved

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, Combi, 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 of food items and supplies, inventory control (includes receiving and checking accuracy of deliveries), and ensuring that 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 and USDA
• Perform other duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

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

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Serv Safe certification preferred
• 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
• Regular and reliable attendance
• Must be punctual and consistently present to ensure team performance and to meet operational needs.

EQUIPMENT USED:

• All kitchen equipment such as but not limited to 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 of this job, 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

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required