Child Nutrition Assistant Substitute

Food Service Department; Hamlet (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Richmond County Schools Food Service Department in Hamlet, North Carolina is seeking a Child Nutrition Assistant I Substitute to support meal production and serving in our school cafeterias. This 10-month position starts immediately and reports to the Child Nutrition Manager.

You will follow recipes, help with food prep, operate the cash register, maintain HACCP standards, assist with inventory, and provide courteous service to students, staff, and visitors while upholding safety and sanitation

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to follow recipes and HACCP guidelines.
• Capable of working in a school cafeteria environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in production and serving of meals under supervision.
• Follow standardized recipes and document production.
• Operate cafeteria point-of-sale system and handle payments.
• Maintain sanitation and safety in kitchen and dining areas.
• Assist with inventory, receiving supplies, and ordering as needed.

Skills

Follow verbal and written instructions

Food production knowledge

Cash handling

HACCP principles

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Child Nutrition Assistant Substitute

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Job Details

Job ID: 5406804
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Oct 07, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

CHILD NUTRITION ASSISTANT I SUBSTITUTE

Reports to: Child Nutrition Manager / Child Nutrition Supervisor

Terms of Employment: 10 Months

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.

Essential Job Functions:

• Under the supervision of a manager, performs the routine duties involved in the production and serving of food within the guidelines of the Child Nutrition Program
• Maintains a working relationship with other Child Nutrition employees and school staff
• Follows a work schedule, plan ahead and helps others on the Child Nutrition team
• Prepares fresh, canned, frozen (including raw meat) and pre-prepared foods for service to students, staff, and visitors
• Follows standardized recipes and document production on recipe and/or daily production record
• Sets up, replenishes, and breaks down cold and hot food serving lines
• Politely and respectfully serves food to students, staff, and visitors
• Washes dishes, pots, pan and other utensils and cleans and sanitizes kitchen equipment and work area
• Cleans and sanitizes dining room tables and sweeps and mops floors
• Takes out trash and washes trash cans
• Assists in receiving supplies and stocking storeroom and refrigeration equipment, recording the receiving date of food and supplies
• Assists with inventory management, including counting and recording of inventory
• Takes and records accurate food temperatures during delivery, food prep, serving and after service
• Acts as part of the HACCP team
• Acts as cashier and operate cafeteria point-of sale computer
• Maintains accurate account of payments collected and meals served according to the Cash Management Policy
• May make bank deposits and complete required reports, including computer data entry
• May assume additional duties in the absence of the manager
• Attends in-service training to improve skills and knowledge of job expertise
• Communicates effectively, politely, and respectfully with students, staff and community members
• Adheres to uniform and personal hygiene requirements
• Complies with and supports Child Nutrition and Richmond County Schools regulations, policies and procedures
• Performs other duties and accepts responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions
• Knowledge of basic food production e Ability to follow HACCP guidelines for safe food handling from receiving to service
• Ability to learn standard school cafeteria operations
• Ability to work cooperatively in close proximity with others under constant deadlines
• Ability to express a serve-oriented attitude and communicate effectively with others
• Ability to learn to operate large and small food service equipment
• Ability to read and follow recipes and adjust amounts as needed
• Ability to utilize basic math skills
• Ability to learn to use the MealsPlus point-of sale program for K-12 programs
• Ability to cashier and county money accurately
• Ability to complete required reports

Physical and Cognitive Requirements:

The major physical and cognitive requirements listed below are applicable to this job. classification within Richmond County Schools. Work in this classification is considered medium physical work requiring the exertion of up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 30 pounds of force frequently and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

• Must be able to stand for six continuous hours stoop, squat, kneel, bend twist turns and/or stretch, often for an extended period of time.
• Must be able to lift, carry and/or support 30 pounds from shoulder level to above the knee
• Must be able to work in a hot, humid environment
• Must be able to work with caustic and non-caustic chemicals
• Must be able to perform duties that require repetitive and non-repetitive motions with hands and wrists
• Must maintain high standards of personal cleanliness
• Must be able to operate commercial food service equipment
• Must possess auditory acuity at a level to communicate effectively with customers and employees in direct conversation and by telephone
• Must possess visual acuity to read and analyze information in hard copy or on computer screen
• Must be able to express and exchange ideas effectively by spoken word.

*All employees are to adhere to ALL of Richmond County Schools Board of Education Policies. They are located on the RCS County website here: Policy Manual

Employment will require extensive background check.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $15.60 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kendra Cummings , Director
• Food Service Department
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]