Child Nutrition Worker

Alma High School; Alma (AR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Alma School District – Alma High School in Alma, Arkansas is seeking a Child Nutrition Worker to assist in food prep, serving, and clean-up within the school cafeteria. This full-time role supports the nutrition program for the 2026-27 school year under the supervision of the Kitchen Manager and Principal.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and coursework in food service operations. Responsibilities cover food prep, serving, sanitation, and compliance with safety

Qualifications

• Equivalent to high school graduation supplemented by coursework and training in food service operations.
• Ability to follow written and oral instruction; participate in the preparation of large quantities of food; operate kitchen equipment.
• Stand for prolonged periods and perform routine kitchen tasks with accuracy and care.

Responsibilities

• Cooperate with the Kitchen Manager to provide a positive experience for students, parents, and faculty.
• Prepare food by washing, chopping, and assembling as directed; follow standardized recipes.
• Serve food during serving periods in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Clean equipment, storage and work areas; sweep and mop floors and manage trash.
• Store foods properly and wash dishes and utensils; operate mechanical equipment safely.
• Follow work schedules; participate in required in-service training; report supply needs and malfunctions.
• Attend work regularly and perform other duties as assigned by the kitchen manager.

Skills

Food service operations

Health & safety

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Child Nutrition Worker

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Job Details

Job ID: 5969038

Application Deadline: Nov 06, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Description

Position Title: Child Nutrition Worker

Department: AlmaHigh School

Reports To: Principal

School Year: 2026-27

Contract: 183 Days

Salaries: https://www.almasd.net (under state required info)

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Child Nutrition Kitchen Manager, the general duties and responsibilities of the Child Nutrition Worker are to perform routine manual tasks in the preparation and serving of food and in cleaning and maintaining food service areas.

Duties included but not limited to:

• Cooperate with the Child Nutrition Kitchen Manager to provide a positive and inviting experience for students, parents, and faculty.


• Be responsible for food preparation by washing, chopping, cutting, assembling, sorting and mixing food as assigned by the kitchen manager according to standardized recipes and established food preparation procedures.


• Be responsible for serving food as assigned by the kitchen manager during the serving period in accordance with the mandated state and federal regulations.


• Be responsible for cleaning equipment, storage and work areas during the total work day to include, but not limited to, sweeping, mopping, and disposing of trash.


• Be responsible for proper storage of food before, during, and after serving time.


• Be responsible for washing dishes and utensils.


• Operate mechanical equipment properly and safely.


• Follow work schedules as assigned by the kitchen manager.


• Practice acceptable health and work habits as outlined in the district Food Safety Plan.


• Attend and participate in all in-service training as required.


• Report needed supplies and equipment malfunctions to the kitchen manager for the purpose of maintaining inventory and submitting work orders for repairs in a timely manner.


• Demonstrate the ability to attend work on a regular and routine basis to avoid disruption to district operations.


• Perform other duties as assigned by the kitchen manager.

Training and Experience:

Equivalent to high school graduation supplemented by coursework and training in food service operations.

Ability to:

Ability to follow written and oral instruction; participate in the preparation of large quantities of food; safely and effectively operate food preparation equipment and appliances; make arithmetical calculations; establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time; ability to handle cooking tools and operate kitchen appliances; and ability to push carry and lift large and heavy (up to 40#) boxes, sacks of food, pots, and pans. All positions within the kitchen are required to participate in daily clean up to include, but not limited to; sweeping, mopping, washing dishes, and disposing of daily trash bags.

Alma School District assures Equal Employment Opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with this position.

Contact Information

• Jill Boyd , Child Nutrition Director


• Alma District Office


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]