CHILD NUTRITION ASSISTANT/BUS DRIVER #302505

Benjamin T. Bullock Elementary; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee County Schools Benjamin T. Bullock Elementary in Sanford, NC is seeking a Child Nutrition Assistant/Bus Driver. The role involves operating school buses on assigned routes and assisting in cafeteria operations with food preparation and serving.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent and a CDL with school bus endorsement and current Bus Driver Pocket Card. Prior food prep and driving experience are preferred, with a strong focus on safety and student welfare.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• CDL License with school bus endorsement and current Bus Driver Pocket Card
• Some experience in quantity food preparation is preferred.
• Some experience operating delivery-type vehicles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate school bus on established or special routes and transport children.
• Assist in food preparation, serving and cleanup in the cafeteria.
• Maintain discipline of students and complete required reports.
• Keep the bus clean and report any safety concerns or accidents.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Food preparation

Safety and sanitation

Basic arithmetic

Discipline and student management

Communication with parents

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CDL License with school bus endorsement and Bus Driver Pocket Card

Job description

CHILD NUTRITION ASSISTANT/BUS DRIVER #302505

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Job Details

Job ID: 5529127

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Feb 09, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

• Support Staff > Computer Support

Job Description

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.

• CDL License with school bus endorsement and current Bus Driver Pocket Card

• Some experience in quantity food preparation is preferred.
• Some experience operating delivery-type vehicles preferred.

Nature of Work

Under supervision, performs all tasks in the cafeteria pertaining to food preparation, serving, and cleanup. The employee operates small, medium-sized, or large capacity vehicles transporting children on established or special routes.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Some knowledge of food preparation and serving practices.
• Some knowledge of safety and sanitation standards.
• Some knowledge of simple arithmetic.
• Skill in use of kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Ability to perceive size and serve standard portions.
• Considerable knowledge of safe and efficient practices and procedures used in the operation of a school bus.
• Considerable knowledge of traffic laws and school bus regulations.
• Considerable knowledge of safety regulations and standards for school buses.
• General knowledge of Transportation Department Operating Instructions.
• Ability to physically inspect the bus according to Transportation Department Operating Instructions.
• Ability to detect and report observable mechanical defects or failures on the school bus.
• Ability to maintain discipline of students assigned to ride the school bus.
• Ability to maintain a clean school bus.
• Ability to complete required reports.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in applying standards to a variety of work situations.
• Ability to exercise tact and courtesy in contact with parents/guardians or students and with school personnel.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

Essential Job Functions:

• Read simple recipes and directions for quantity and follows directions.
• Gathers items as directed by recipe.
• Weighs and measures designated ingredients.
• Stores food and equipment in specified locations.
• Mixes and stirs ingredients.
• Slices and chops food.
• Adds garnishes to food.
• Places food in proper place on serving line.
• Proportions and serves foods on serving line.
• Follow items outlined in the “Child Nutrition Employees Duties, Responsibilities and Dress Code”.
• Observes all safety regulations and standards for school buses. This includes clearing the school bus and evacuating students quickly in the event of an emergency.
• Has a copy of the current Handbook for the School Bus Driver and the Safety Assistant; refers to it periodically for guidance and to answer questions.
• Maintains discipline of students assigned to ride the school bus. Establishes a discipline plan that is consistent with school disciplinary objectives, as stated by the principal, and which provides a clear, progressive plan of consequences for students who cause disciplinary problems and rewards for those who maintain proper school bus safety standards.
• Reports undisciplined students to the responsible school principal.
• Discharges students only at the authorized school or bus stop locations.
• Transports only authorized students.
• Keeps the school bus clean and free of papers, bottles, cans food wrappers and other items which may present a safety problem.
• Reports all accidents as required by Transportation Operating Instructions and remains at the scene of the accident until released by the on-scene transportation supervisor.
• Completes personal time card and required reports, including reports required in the event of an accident or incident aboard the school bus.
• Remains in charge of all students aboard the bus at the time of an accident, determining the existence and extent of any injuries and maintaining the safety of all passengers.
• Secures the assigned bus before leaving the vehicle at the conclusion of a run or route. This includes parking the vehicle properly, making a visual inspection of the bus to check for damage and the possibility of remaining passengers (replace All-Out Flag or turn off child minder alarm), and securing all windows and doors to protect the interior of the vehicle.
• Maintains acceptable relationships with parents/guardians of students transported and with school personnel.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Amanda Cagle , Child Nutrition Director
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]