Nutrition Service Assistant I

Covington Independent Public Schools; Covington (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Covington Independent Public School District in Covington, KY is seeking a Nutrition Service Assistant I at Ninth District Elementary School. The role supports meal service for students and staff, performing routine food service duties and cashier tasks.

Responsibilities include preparing facilities, serving meals, maintaining sanitary conditions, handling cash, and following health regulations. The position is on-site, with the school calendar noting 183 days; training in state certification is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED as required by Kentucky law.
• Must complete training for certification of beginning school food service personnel.
• Knowledge of sanitation, basic math and cashiering skills.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and work with others.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food service facilities for serving; set out trays and heat meals.
• Wash and prepare eating/serving areas; maintain cleanliness.
• Maintain sanitary conditions and operate kitchen equipment.
• Count money, use cash registers and provide correct change.
• Assist in storing leftovers and disposing of garbage.
• Follow health and sanitation regulations and work with others.

Skills

Basic math proficiency

Cash handling

Interpersonal skills

Lifting heavy objects

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certification under 702 KAR 6:045

Tools

Cash register

Steam table equipment

Job description

• Date Posted:
  4/16/2026
• Location:
  Ninth District Elementary School

COVINGTON INDEPENDENT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

POSITION VACANCY

POSITION: NUTRITION SERVICE ASSISTANT I

SCHOOL/PROGRAM: NINTH DISTRICT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

DATE POSTED: APRIL 16, 2026

APPLICATION DEADLINE: POSITION WILL BE FILLED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.
• Must complete training course for certification of beginning school food service personnel as prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurements.
• Basic math and cashiering skills.
• Sanitation practices related to handling and serving food.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Proper lifting techniques.

ABILITY TO:

• Serve food in accordance with health and sanitation regulations.
• Learn and follow health and sanitation requirements.
• Maintain food service equipment and areas in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Operate a cash register and make change accurately.
• Learn, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Lift heavy objects.

JOB GOALS:

• To perform routine food service activities related to the setting up of serving areas and the serving of food to students and staff; to perform cashiering duties in the sale of food items to students and staff; to maintain cleanliness of food service facilities.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare food service facilities for the serving of food: count and set out an appropriate number of food trays; prepare the steam table for serving hot meals.
• Wash and prepare eating and serving areas; set out food, trays and beverages according to established procedures.
• Maintain work areas and serving areas in a clean, sanitary and safe condition; wash and clean counters and steam tables; wash and store pots, pans, trays and kitchen equipment.
• Heat, portion and serve food to students and staff according to established procedures.
• Count money and prepare money boxes or cash registers with appropriate amount and denominations of change.
• Sell a variety of foods and beverages and make proper change; collect tickets and money for meals and beverages sold and make appropriate change.
• Assist in storing unused food and supplies; dispose of unusable leftovers and garbage.
• Operate a variety of standard kitchen equipment such as a cash register, dishwasher, and ovens; report faulty equipment as necessary.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

CONTRACT:

183 Days; days will be adjusted for remainder of year