Nutrition Assistants

Stewart County School District; Georgia; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Stewart County School District is seeking a dedicated Nutrition Worker to support daily meal service in accordance with the school nutrition program guidelines. The role emphasizes safe food preparation, sanitation, inventory control, and collaboration with kitchen staff during high-Volume service periods.

Responsibilities include attending training, maintaining records, and adhering to board policies while promoting school and community nutrition initiatives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• None required for certification/licensing.
• Strong written and oral communication; organization; math and money handling; multi-tasking; computer skills.
• Pleasant, clean, well groomed; able to lift 35 lbs; tolerate heat and humidity.

Responsibilities

• Attends job related classes and workshops
• Practices procedures in food preparation, use and care of equipment, and personnel habits to assure sanitation standards are met
• Follows standards of safety in preparing, storing, and serving food
• Maintains the food inventory in the dry storage and freezer
• Practices correct procedure in checking in food items from vendor
• Maintains the large equipment, floors in the kitchen and the freezer and coolers to ensure that they meet safety and sanitation standards
• Participates in implementing promotions of special school and community activities consistent with board policy
• Maintains required forms and records as assigned by the manager
• Knows, abides by, and enforces school system policies
• Adheres to all rules and regulations
• Performs other duties assigned by the Nutrition Manager

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Organization

Management

Math and money handling

Multi-tasking

Computer skills

Office machines

Food preparation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Primary Function: Works cooperatively with other staff members to ensure a smooth, efficient meal service operation by preparing and serving safe, tasty and attractive foods according to the guidelines of the school nutrition program.

Essential Duties

• Attends job related classes and workshops
• Practices procedures in food preparation, use and care of equipment, and personnel habits to assure that sanitation standards are met
• Follows standards of safety in preparing, storing, and serving food
• Maintains the food inventory in the dry storage and freezer
• Practices correct procedure in checking in food items from vendor
• Maintains the large equipment, floors in the kitchen and the freezer and coolers to ensure that they meet safety and sanitation standards
• Participates in implementing promotions of special school and community activities consistent with board policy
• Maintains required forms and records as assigned by the manager
• Knows, abides by, and enforces school system policies

Additional Responsibilities

• Adheres to all rules and regulations
• Performs other duties assigned by the Nutrition Manager

Minimum Qualifications

Education Level: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certification/Licensing: None Required

Proficiency Skills: Written and oral communication skills, organization, management, math and money handling, deal with multiple tasks, computer competence, office machines and food preparation.

Personal Skills: Pleasant personality, clean and well groomed, physical skills and stamina to perform essential duties, ability to lift 35 lbs., work in a high heat and humidity, and stand up to six hours.