Food Service Assistant

Fannin County School District; Honey Grove (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fannin County School District in Texas is seeking a Nutrition Services worker to prepare and serve breakfast and lunch for students and staff, following federal and state requirements.

The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and to work with a team under the nutrition manager. You will learn and follow standardized recipes, complete training, and participate in ongoing district nutrition activities.

Qualifications

• Reads and follows directions accurately.
• Works with administrators, food service managers, coworkers, teachers, students, parents, and the public.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Complete 30-hour Orientation for Nutrition Employees (O.N.E) course.
• Prepare, cook, and serve food according to institutional procedures under supervision.
• Follow daily work schedule and use standardized recipes for food preparation.
• Plan for leftover food with the manager.
• Maintain cleanliness of utensils, equipment, and floor areas.
• Store all food items properly.
• Keep work areas neat and participate in end-of-day cleanup.
• Support district nutrition program objectives and responsibilities.
• Assist with other duties related to the food service program as directed by the manager.
• Attend required district/state/USDA trainings and meetings.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Demonstrate prompt in-person attendance.

Skills

Reading and following directions

Interpersonal communication

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Team collaboration

Job description

• Date Posted: 9/2/2026
• Location: Fannin County School District
• Location: Fannin County School District
• Date Available: ASAP
• Closing Date: 09/30/2026

FLSA: Non - exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to read and follow directions
• Ability to work with administrators, food service managers, co-workers, teachers, students, parents and the general public
• Aptitude for successful completion of tasks assigned
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

JOB GOAL:

To provide quality food for breakfast and lunch for the students and staff of Fannin County Schools that meet or exceed all federal and state requirements.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete 30-hour Orientation for Nutrition Employees (O.N.E) course.
• Prepare, cook, and serve food in accordance with accepted institutional procedures under the supervision of the school nutrition manager.
• Follow the daily work schedule and use standardized recipes for food preparation.
• Plan for the use of leftover food with the manager.
• Clean all utensils and equipment used, dispose of garbage, and mop assigned floor area.
• Store all food items properly.
• Keep work areas neat and clean and participate in clean-up at the end of the day.
• Become familiar with the school nutrition program objectives and consequent responsibilities for meeting these objectives.
• Share in any duties related to the total food service program as instructed by the manager.
• Participate in training and meetings required by the district, state, or USDA.
• Maintain confidentiality of information
• Perform all duties as needed and assigned by the Food Service Manager, Director of Nutrition &Wellness, or designee.
• Demonstrate prompt and in-person attendance