Child Nutrition Assistant

Young World Physical Education; Kill Devil Hills (NC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Child Nutrition Assistant at Dare County Schools First Flight Elementary School in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. The position is full-time and involves preparing and serving food, cleaning food service facilities, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma and exhibit effective teamwork skills. Competitive benefits and a supportive work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions, menus, recipes, and training materials.
• Possession of School Nutrition Association Certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and handle food following written and oral directions.
• Serve customers promptly and courteously.
• Clean and sanitize food service equipment and facilities.

Skills

Ability to function as a cashier

Courtesy with children and adults

Teamwork skills

General knowledge of food preparation

Ability to work in various temperatures

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Child Nutrition Assistant

Dare County Schools First Flight Elementary School - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

Job ID: 5669648
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Apr 24, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

DARE COUNTY SCHOOLS

SCHOOL NUTRITION ASSISTANT

PURPOSE

To perform duties in the preparation, serving and storing of foods and beverages and the cleaning of food service facilities and equipment.

DIRECT SUPERVISOR

School Nutrition Manager

OTHER ORGANIZATIONAL SUPERIORS

School Nutrition Director
School Principal

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• A level of education necessary for reading and following written instructions, menus, recipes, work schedules, training materials and other written information related to the work.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to be trained and function as a cashier, including counting money in coordination with others
• Exhibits courtesy and tact with children and adults
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team member
• Accepts assignments from school nutrition manager for all needed tasks and assignments
• Visual acuity
• Ability to hear and speak
• Transportation to and from work
• Possesses general knowledge of food preparation and safe food handling
• Possession of School Nutrition Association Certification is desirable
• Ability to perform essential functions detailed below

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Regular dependable attendance with absences approved in advance; excessive absenteeism may result in dismissal.
• Keeps use of personal electronic devices to a reasonable level during work hours.
• Rotates through the full range of School Nutrition functions.
• Ability to perform moderate physical work.
• Ability to reach, push, pull, lift, finger and grasp.
• Ability to walk and stand continually during work hours.
• Ability to stoop, bend, lean and crouch.
• Ability to work in a range of temperatures from high to low (hot kitchens & freezers).
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds alone and 40 to 50 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to work at an acceptable rate to complete tasks and adhere to schedules.
• If the employee is concerned that a physical task is beyond what can be handled safely alone, the need for help is communicated and help is accepted.
• Prepares and handles food following both written and oral directions.
• Prepares food following recipes, production forms, menus, portion control standards and directions provided.
• Serves customers promptly and courteously using correct portion sizes and facilitates food being attractive and appealing.
• May function as a cashier; follows standard procedures, collects and accounts for funds with honesty and integrity.
• Cleans and sanitizes food service equipment (small and large), surfaces and facilities including sweeping, mopping, washing, wiping, scrubbing, spraying, dusting, taking out trash and items to be recycled.
• Follows health, safety and sanitation standards; maintains temperature control in all aspects of food preparation, service, storage and disposal.
• Unpacks and date marks foods and supplies and assists with proper storage in dry, refrigerated and frozen storage areas.
• Assists in receiving, storing and conducting inventory of food service supplies, food and beverage items; receiving involves written accounting of items received.
• Assists in safeguarding the inventories and equipment that belong to School Nutrition.
• Assists with completion of reports such as recording food temperatures, recording quantities of food prepared and other data as needed.
• Participates in promotions and activities to increase customer counts.
• Follows established School Nutrition dress code.
• Practices good personal hygiene.
• Reports and is ready to work on time at assigned duty station.
• Attends training sessions as required.
• Must exhibit an ability to work harmoniously with others on an ongoing basis.
• Complies with applicable School Nutrition regulations under the National School Breakfast, Lunch, Snack and other programs.
• Completes and participates in required training such as monthly education modules, back to school training, on-site and additional in district and out of district training opportunities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Kimberly Cullipher, Director of School Nutrition
• Central Office
• Email: [e-mail]