Food Service Assistant (410C) [180]

Cobb County School District (CCSD); Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobb County School District, Food Service Assistant at Smitha Middle School in Marietta, GA, is a position within the Food and Nutrition Services division. The role focuses on preparing, cooking, serving food, following safety procedures and cooperating with the team.

The ideal candidate has no mandatory experience; a HS diploma or equivalency is preferred. Training is provided, and the job involves lifting up to 50 lbs and working a shift on a busy school site.

Qualifications

• No formal education required; high school diploma or equivalency preferred.
• Training for all essential duties will be provided.
• Must be able to bend, lift up to 50 lbs, stand/walk on cement for long shifts.
• English instruction adherence, basic math, and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Prepares, cooks, and serves food following safety procedures.
• Follows daily production schedules and recipes as written.
• Cleans and sanitizes utensils and equipment; disposes of garbage.
• Sees to safe handling of cleaning chemicals and maintains hygiene.
• Participates in training and learning opportunities.
• Communicates with students, staff, and administrators.
• Works cooperatively with peers and supervises others as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by administrator.

Skills

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

High School Equivalency

Job description

Food Service Assistant (410C) [180]

Cobb County School District SMITHA MIDDLE SCHOOL - 0322 - Marietta, Georgia Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5891599

Application Deadline: Oct 02, 2026 4:59 AM (UTC)

Posted: Aug 18, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 7, 2026

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Food Service Assistant

JOB CODE: 410C

DIVISION: Business Services

SALARY SCHEDULE: Food and Nutrition Services

DEPARTMENT: Food and Nutrition Services

WORKDAYS: 176

REPORTS TO: Manager, Food and Nutrition Services

PAY GRADE: NW14

FLSA: Non-Exempt

PAY FREQUENCY: Bi-Weekly

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Perform food service duties as assigned by the manager.

REVISION DATES: 3/26

REQUIREMENTS:

• Educational Level: None; High School Diploma or High School Equivalency, preferred
• Certification/License Required: None, there is an Orientation for Nutrition Employees [ONE] course provided by the Food & Nutrition Services Department that is required to be completed during the first few months of employment.
• Experience: None required, training for all essential duties will be provided.
• Physical Activities: Job responsibilities require the following physical activities and demands. Bending and lifting items weighingamaximumof50lbs., walking, and standing on cement floor over a 4 – 7.5-hour shift with breaks, climbing up and down ladders, and have hands in hot and cold water; working for extended periods in extreme temperatures from hot to sub-zero, and using cleaning chemicals in solution, aerosol and/or powderform. Subject to a noisy work environment.
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: The ability to follow and implement written and verbal instructions as presented in English, along with basic math, basic computer skills, excellent customer service and teamwork skills.

The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Prepares, cooks, and serves food in accordance with established food safety procedures.
• Follows daily production schedules, including preparing recipes as written.
• Follows food safety guidelines for personal hygiene and practices safe hand washing.
• Cleans and sanitizes all utensils, equipment used, mop floors and dispose of garbage.
• Utilizes and stores cleaning chemicals (solutions, aerosols, and powders) following established procedures.
• Participates in training, in-service, and learning opportunities.
• Adheres to personnel requirements as outlined in the CCSD Administrative Rules, CCSD Employee Handbook, and the FNS Employee Handbook.
• Communicates effectively and promotes good public relations with students, teachers, parents, and administrators.
• Works with peers/supervisors in a cooperative manner and assists others when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.

Position Type: Not provided

Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 514 Glover Street
• Marietta, Georgia 30060
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax:
• Email: [e-mail]

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