Generic School Nutrition Assistant - Part Time - Less than 20 Hours Weekly- No Bus License Required.

Davidson County Schools

Lexington (NC)

On-site

USD 19,104 - 27,210

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A local school district is seeking a part-time School Nutrition Assistant to assist in food preparation and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen. Responsibilities include cleaning equipment, serving meals, and following safety regulations. Candidates must have a High School diploma or GED and some experience preferred. This role involves working in a school environment for less than 20 hours weekly and requires effective communication skills with students and staff.

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED required.
Some experience in quantity food preparation preferred.
Basic cooking skills needed for food preparation.
Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff.

Responsibilities

Assist cafeteria staff with food preparation and serving.
Maintain cleanliness of cafeteria equipment and areas.
Follow safety and sanitation standards in food handling.

Skills

Quantity food preparation

Communication skills

Manual skills for cleaning

Cooking skills

Mathematical skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Generic School Nutrition Assistant - Part Time - Less than 20 Hours Weekly - No Bus License Required

Location: Davidson County Schools Central Office – Lexington, North Carolina

Job ID: 5090236 • Application Deadline: Posted until filled • Posted: Apr 09, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 1, 2025

Job Description

Generic School Nutrition Assistant - Part Time - Less than 20 Hours Weekly - No Bus License Required.

Minimum Salary - SN Assistant $16.81 Hourly.

Resume Required. Please view the attached job description.

For inquiries, please email: Jayme Robertson at jaymerobertson@davidson.k12.nc.us

Schedule

Less than 20 hours per week.

Locations

Brier Creek Elementary
Brown Middle
Central High
Denton Elementary
Friendship Elementary
Hasty Elementary
Ledford High
North High
Oak Grove High
Pilot Elementary
Silver Valley Elementary
South Middle & High
Southwood Elementary
Wallburg Elementary

Title and Reporting

Title: School Nutrition Assistant

Reports to: School Nutrition Manager

Employment Terms

Term: 10 months • 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.
Makes the dish room clean, stores clean equipment and utensils.
Washes, dries, and folds dish towels; cleans dining room countertops, 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.
Clears 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.

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.

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