Child Nutrition Staff

Northeastern School District; Mount Wolf (York County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern School District is seeking a reliable Child Nutrition Staff member for Northeastern Middle School in Mount Wolf to help serve meals to students and staff efficiently. The role involves food preparation, line setup, and ensuring clean, sanitary conditions during lunch and breakfast service.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, basic knowledge of nutrition and sanitation, and some food service experience. Familiarity with a POS cash register is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of nutrition, sanitation, and food safety.
• Some experience in food service operations is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assist with various food preparations according to menu quantities and methods.
• Oversee the setting-up of the serving line and stocking area with food items, utensils, plates, bowls and condiments.
• Ensure serving line items are replenished during breakfast and lunch periods and run the terminal during lunch.
• Maintain sanitation and proper food handling; ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Cook/Cafeteria Manager.

Skills

Food service operations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS cash register

Job description

• Position Type:
  Child Nutrition Services/ Child Nutrition Staff
  
• Date Posted:
  10/30/2026
  
• Location:
  Northeastern Middle School
  
• Closing Date:
  11/06/2026
  

Position Purpose

Ensure students and teachers are served their meals in a timely, efficient manner and provide them with a safe, clean environment.

General Duties

Assist with various food preparations according to menu quantities needed, standardized recipes, and methods in a timely manner and oversee the setting-up of the serving line, stocking area with food items, utensils, plates, bowls, napkins, condiments, etc. Ensure items in the serving line are replenished during breakfast and lunch periods. Run terminal during lunch periods and ensure serving line is torn down and items are put away. Maintain a record/count of condiments and desserts leftover before properly storing to prevent spoiling. Ensure proper food handling and sanitation while serving meals and maintain compliance with food safety regulations and procedures while ensuring proper portions are distributed. Responsible for keeping work area and equipment clean and sanitized, which includes, but is not limited to, tables, doors, sinks, mixers, microwave, floors, serving line, warmers, ovens, kettles, dishes, dishwasher, etc. Ensure all equipment is dried properly and stored in appropriate places. Maintain laundry such as aprons, dishcloths, towels, and potholders, ensuring all is clean and available for use during lunch periods. Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations associated with school food service operations. Maintain knowledge of operating equipment such as dishwasher, garbage disposal, warmers, etc. Provide assistance in scraping soiled dishes/trays, loading/unloading dishwasher, and stacking/storing clean items. Maintain knowledge of operating point of sale cash register system. Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Cook/Cafeteria Manager. Some experience in food service operations is helpful. High school diploma necessary. Knowledge in the food service industry with an understanding of nutrition, sanitation, and food safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge in the food service industry with an understanding of nutrition, sanitation, and food safety.
• Experience in food service operations, preferred.
• Other education/experience as accepted by the school board and administration.