Generic School Nutrition Assistant - Part Time - 20 Hours Weekly But Less than 30 Hours With Su[...]

Davidson County Schools; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 19,104 - 27,210; Part time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a Part-Time School Nutrition Assistant to support cafeteria operations and ensure food safety. This role requires a minimum of a high school diploma, effective communication skills, and the ability to maintain a clean working environment. Responsibilities include assisting in food preparation, cleaning kitchen areas, and following health regulations. Candidates must also acquire a CDL and be prepared to serve as a substitute bus driver. This is a 10-month position with a starting salary of approximately $16.81 hourly.

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow daily production plans and complete production sheets.
• Ability to maintain records of food products and money received.
• Required to obtain a CDL and Bus License.

Responsibilities

• Assist food preparation and service in the cafeteria.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen areas.
• Comply with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Food preparation skills

Communication skills

Cleaning and sanitizing skills

Cooking skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Generic School Nutrition Assistant – Part Time – 20 Hours Weekly (Less Than 30 Hours) with Substitute Bus Driver

Davidson County Schools Central Office - Lexington, North Carolina

Job Details

• Job ID: 5090265
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Apr 09, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Generic School Nutrition Assistant - Part Time - 20 Hours Weekly But Less than 30 Hours With Substitute Bus Driver.

Minimum Salary - SN Assistant $16.81 Hourly/Substitute Bus Driver $16.72 Hourly.

A maximum of 5 years, none Davidson County Schools, relevant experience credit is available based on approved documentation by Human Resources.

Resume Required.

Please view the attached job descriptions.

For inquiries, please email: Jayme Robertson at [e-mail]

20-29 hr.wk.

Churchland Elementary, Friendship Elementary, Ledford High, North High, Pilot Elementary, South Middle & High

Title: School Nutrition Assistant

Reports to: School Nutrition Manager

Terms of Employment: 10 Month

Salary: Pay Grade 54

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

A School Nutrition assistant employee assists other cafeteria staff through the performance of a variety of skilled tasks, including cashiering. Detailed instructions are given for work at the beginning of each day by the cafeteria manager or designee and are to be completed in the manner to which they were proposed. The employee receives limited supervision on an hourly basis. All employees must follow the Local, State and Federal regulations for the National School Lunch Program. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the School Nutrition Manager.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

(Any one position may not include all of the listed duties, nor do all of the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions within this classification.)

Cleans cafeteria equipment including refrigerator, dishwasher, oven hood, and racks; maintains clean service and storage areas; defrosts, cleans, and fills milk boxes; unloads, loads and operates dishwasher; maintains clean dish room and stores clean equipment and utensils; washes, dries, and folds dish towels; cleans dining room counter tops, tables, and chairs after each meal; sweeps and mops food preparation area and dish room floors; empties dining room trash containers and disposes of trash; cleans and fills napkin, silverware, and condiment holders; assists cook in preparing and serving food portions; assists in storing food deliveries in proper places; prepares and sets out cups and plates for meals; lifts and carries food cartons, milk bags, garbage bags, and serving containers.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs other related work as required.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or GED
• Some experience in quantity food preparation preferred
• Food preparation and standards of sanitation and safety
• Simple arithmetic, reading skills, and recipe preparation
• Ability to perceive size and serve standard portions on a consistent basis
• Cooking skills to prepare food in a safe and attractive way
• Follow daily production plans and complete production sheets prior to each day’s departure
• Coordinating skills to maintain records of food products used and money received from students
• Administrative skills to direct daily operation of cafeteria in manager’s absence
• Communication skills to communicate effectively with students, staff and parents
• Manual skills for cleaning and sanitizing food preparation equipment
• Mechanical skills to safely operate kitchen equipment
• Planning skills in forecasting cooking time
• Common arithmetical skills in counting money for deposit and measurements in recipes
• Software/word processing skills to operate computer to record customer accounts and to possibly assist manager with daily, weekly, monthly and yearly reports
• Communicates in a positive manner with students, staff, parents, outside vendors and co-workers
• Required to obtain a CDL and Bus License
• Required to serve as a substitute bus driver and/or regular bus route driver

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in a school kitchen environment where temperatures from hot ovens, steamers, and dishwashers can cause discomfort.

Noise from students and kitchen equipment can be excessive.

Injuries from kitchen equipment are possible; safety rules, training and protective equipment are required.

Considerable responsibilities for the safety of others by assuring meals are prepared in a safe and sanitary manner.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work involves sustained standing and frequent lifting.

Medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

Updated 11/21/2019

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Jayme Robertson, Director of School Nutrition
• Central Office
• Email: [e-mail]

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