Child Nutrition Substitute

Nash-County-Public-Schools-; Nashville (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Nash County Public Schools, located in Nashville NC, is seeking a part-time Child Nutrition Substitute to assist in food prep and serving under supervision. Immediate starting date and on-call shifts support daily meal service in the school nutrition program.

The role requires basic knowledge of food preparation, safety standards, and arithmetic, with limited supervision and opportunities to gain experience in quantity food preparation. Citizenship or work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Some knowledge of food preparation and serving practices.
• Some knowledge of safety and sanitation standards.
• Some knowledge of simple arithmetic.
• Skill in the use of kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Ability to read and understand simple written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Reads recipes and follows directions for quantity.
• Gathers items as directed by recipe and measures ingredients.
• Stores food and equipment in designated locations.
• Prepares and serves foods on serving line.
• May lift up to 50 lbs daily.

Skills

Food preparation

Serving practices

Safety standards

Simple arithmetic

Reading instructions

Job description

Child Nutrition Substitute

Nash County Public Schools NCPS Central Office - Nashville, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5913912

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Sep 08, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION: Child Nutrition Substitute

SALARY GRADE: State Salary Scale

NATURE OF WORK: An employee in this class assists a cook specialist or journey level cook through the performance of a variety of semi-skilled tasks. Detailed instructions are given for work to be done. The employee is expected to make simple adjustments as necessary with problems referred to higher level employees. Errors are observed by others and corrected with little loss. The employee receives direct supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions as required by state and federal regulations.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK: Additional Duties may be assigned.

• Reads 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.
• May have to lift up to 50 lbs. daily.

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 the use of kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Ability to perceive size and serve standard portions.
• Ability to read and understand simple written instructions.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals consistent with the duties of this position.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, staff and the general public consistent with the duties of this position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and use fingers, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. Specific visual abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception. The employee may have to lift up to 50 lbs. daily.

SUGGESTED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Some experience in quantity food preparation is preferred.

This specification has been designated to represent the general nature and level of work found in positions in this class. As such, it is not intended to contain all of the duties and qualifications required of an employee in a single position (job). Consequently, it is not to be perceived as a position (job) description or as identification of essential functions as required by ADA.

EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated regularly by the supervisor in accordance with Board Policy.

SHIFT TYPE: On Call

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Carolyn Pennington , Director
• NCPS Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]