CHILD NUTRITION ASSISTANT @ Summit Elementary

Summit Elementary School; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Summit Elementary School in Canton, Ohio is seeking a part-time Child Nutrition Assistant to support daily food service operations. This role runs 3.5 hours per day across 191 school days per year, with an hourly rate of $17.50.

Beginning immediately, you will assist in meal preparation, serving, and maintaining safe, sanitary kitchen practices. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, physical ability to lift up to 30 pounds, basic math, and reliable teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic math aptitude is required.
• Customer service and teamwork skills are essential.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and stand/walk for portions of the shift.
• Must pass FBI/BCI background check.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate excellent customer service and assist students, staff and patrons.
• Prepare and assist with meal preparation and maintain kitchen operations.
• Set up serving lines, monitor food quality and temperatures.
• Operate cash register and handle end-of-service cash-out with accuracy.
• Follow safety, sanitation, and health guidelines consistently.

Skills

Math aptitude

Customer service

Teamwork

Stamina

Lifting 30 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Job description

CHILD NUTRITION ASSISTANT @ Summit Elementary

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Job Details

Job ID: 5956350

Application Deadline: Oct 16, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 09, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

CHILD NUTRITION ASSISTANT

Summit Elementary

3.5 hours per day, 191 days per year

Step 1 - Hourly rate $17.50

Required

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Physical ability to lift up to 30 pounds
• Basic math aptitude
• Good physical stamina, intermittent standing, walking and lifting
• Pass FBI/BCI background check

Desirable

• Experience in food service environment
• Good customer service skills
• Good communication skills - written and verbal
• The ability to demonstrate great team work
• The ability to follow the rules and guidelines established by the Canton City Board of Education

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of a Child Nutrition Assistant (CNA) include, but are not limited to the following:

• Demonstrate excellent customer service with a positive attitude and demeanor when dealing with students, staff and community patrons, fielding all complaints promptly, answering questions and making healthy food suggestions.
• Prepare and assist with the preparation of any meal or meal component as assigned by the kitchen manager. CNA are required to be cross-trained in all meal preparation areas in their assigned kitchen.
• Set up and maintain the serving line with adequate food and replenish when necessary, monitoring food quality and temperature during service time.
• Able to work other scheduled times during employee absences and when necessary to appropriately run kitchen operation.
• Accurately operate cash register at Point of Service and cash out at the end of service with minimal errors
• Clean and sanitize the kitchen preparation and service areas, food service equipment and cafeteria area as needed, adhering to safety and sanitation standards at all times.
• Operate food service equipment and use preparation tools safely and in the means they were intended to be used. CNA will follow all safety standards and Material Safety Data Sheets for cleaning products and chemicals in the kitchen.
• Follow all food safety standards and guidelines outlined by the Canton City Health Department and the Ohio Department of Health. CNA will also comply with and maintain any food safety training as established by Canton City School District, Canton City Health Department and the Ohio Department of Health.
• Follow all National School Lunch and Breakfast guidelines established by the USDA and the Ohio Department of Education. All CNA's will complete any required training/professional development required by Canton City School District, Ohio Department of Education and USDA.
• Complete daily paperwork required by Canton City Schools offices, Canton City Health Department, Ohio Department of Education and USDA. Paperwork could include, but not limited to Production Sheets, Inventory, Meal Counts, Temperature Logs, Etc.
• Supervisor/monitor students in the cafeteria/lunchroom and playground and enforce rules established by the building Principal and the Canton City Schools' discipline initiative. CNA will attend annual training, as required to be current with all changes to processes and procedures as it applies.
• Understand and maintain the academic and behavioral standards set for the students by the Board of Education, acting in a professional and respectful manner. CNA will cooperate with others, work as a member of a team and create a pleasant working environment for all Canton City Schools Child Nutrition employees.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $17.50 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service

Contact Information

• Cecile Fleischer
• 305 Mckinley Ave NW
• Canton, Ohio 44707-1118
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]