Child Nutrition Worker - 6 hour

Siloam Springs School District; Siloam Springs (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Siloam Springs School District is hiring a Child Nutrition Worker for a 6-hour shift in Siloam Springs, AR. The role supports the cafeteria and food service program, requires a high school diploma, and involves food prep, serving, cashier duties, and HACCP compliance. Immediate start with 180 days of service per year.

Work includes delivering meals to satellite locations, maintaining clean facilities, and participating in district trainings. Contact Staci Branson for details.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Training in food service safety and operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to recipes and procedures.
• Deliver meals to satellite locations using a personal vehicle.
• Serve meals during serving period per regulations.
• Clean equipment, storage areas, and workspaces.
• Store food properly before, during, and after service.
• Wash dishes and utensils.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely.
• Follow kitchen schedules and HACCP procedures.
• Participate in in-service training as required.
• Carry out cashier duties and report supply needs.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Training in food service safety and operations preferred

Job description

Child Nutrition Worker - 6 hour

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Job Details

Job ID: 5945995
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 30, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title Child Nutrition Worker – 6 hour

Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent

Training in food service safety and operations preferred

Contract 6 hours per day, 180 days per year

Evaluator Cafeteria Manager

Job Goal

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

Specific Job Duties/Requirements:

Program Administration

• 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
• Deliver meals from preparation site to satellite locations in Siloam Springs using personal vehicle (truck, van, or SUV required) – mileage to be reimbursed according to state reimbursement guidelines
• Be responsible for serving of food as assigned by the kitchen manager during the serving period in accordance with 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 kitchen equipment properly and safely
• Follow work schedules as assigned by the kitchen manager
• Practice acceptable health and work habits as outlined in the district HACCP Standard Operating Procedures
• Participate in activities that will promote the school food service program
• 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
• Be responsible for cashier duties as assigned by the manager to include, but not limited to, collecting money for student/staff accounts, scanning patron ID cards or monitoring patron input of ID numbers to ensure proper account transactions, processing guest meal payments, balancing cash drawer and submitting funds collected for daily deposit
• Perform other duties as assigned by the kitchen manager

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 50#) 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

Budget

• Employee must strive for efficiency and the financial success of the department and school district

Parent/Community Involvement

• Seek ways to positively involve parents in their student’s nutrition

Communication

• Maintain open channels of communication within the department, among buildings, and with district administration
• Understand and promote district policies to employees, parents, and community

Training and Knowledge

• Maintain knowledge of trends in child nutrition, food safety, and district policies
• Employee must complete 4 hours of district provided training each school year

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Staci Branson
• 847 S. Dogwood / PO Box 798
• Siloam Springs, Arkansas 72761
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]