Child Nutrition Kitchen Specialist

Acquire4Hire; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Accrued Paid Time-Off

Attendance Bonus Structure

Dental & Vision Insurance

Employee Child Care Discount

Free Professional Development

Job summary

Clemson Child Development Center is seeking a Nutrition Service Assistant to plan and prepare meals per USDA guidelines. The role supports our mission by ensuring nutritious meals for children ages six weeks to 4 years and maintaining kitchen safety and cleanliness.

Requirements include a year of food service experience, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to lift 30 lbs. The center emphasizes equal opportunity employment and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• At least one year of food service experience.
• 18 years of age with a High School diploma or GED certificate.
• Must pass all state & federal background checks required to work in childcare facility.
• Strong work ethic & consistent attendance to work.
• Attention to detail.
• General understanding of early childhood nutrition.
• Ability to lift 30lbs, move tables, chairs and bend down to pick up objects off the floor.
• Willingness to learn.
• Established references who can verify your ability to be a dependable employee who is present, punctual, and willing to work.

Responsibilities

• Consistent attendance and positive attitude with a willingness to perform responsibilities with a spirit of excellence
• Share responsibilities with Nutrition Manager and other Nutrition Service Assistant
• Actively assist with Food Service for Breakfast, Lunch, and or snack as assigned by Kitchen/Nutrition Manager
• Assist in preparing food following USDA guideline & nutrition standards and recipes
• Keep food items & non-food items safe and organized
• Follow all DSS/USDA/DEHEC Guidelines for food preparation, storage & kitchen cleanliness
• Work with teachers on identifying and protecting children with food allergies
• Transport meals and snacks to classrooms in a timely manner (until all meals are served in cafeteria)
• Maintain use of melamine dishware/stainless flatware, etc. a minimum of 90 percent of meals served
• Clean and Sanitize all kitchen items used during shift according to DSS and DHEC regulations

Skills

Food service experience

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Willingness to learn

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Clemson Child Development Center is seeking a Nutrition Service Assistant to plan and prepare meals per USDA guidelines. The role supports our mission by ensuring nutritious meals for children ages six weeks to 4 years and maintaining kitchen safety and cleanliness.

Requirements include a year of food service experience, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to lift 30 lbs. The center emphasizes equal opportunity employment and a supportive team environment.