Nutrition Service Assistant I

Covington Independent Public Schools; Covington (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a Nutrition Service Assistant I for Ninth District Elementary School in Covington, Kentucky. The role includes preparing food service facilities, serving meals, and cashier duties. Candidates must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. and complete a food service certification course. Applicants will be screened based on submitted applications, and the position is expected to be filled as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• Any equivalent to high school diploma, G.E.D. or ongoing progress.
• Must complete training course for food service personnel certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare facilities for food service, maintaining cleanliness.
• Serve food according to health standards.
• Cashier duties, accurate change handling.

Skills

Standard kitchen equipment use

Basic math and cashiering

Sanitation practices

Interpersonal skills

Proper lifting techniques

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Completed training course for certification

Job description

Date Posted: 4/16/2026

Location: Ninth District Elementary School

Overview

• COVINGTON INDEPENDENT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
• POSITION VACANCY

Position

• 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

• All applicants complete the Classified application on Frontline Recruit & Hire.
• All applications will be evaluated and screened.

Postings current as of 4/17/2026 10:06:24 PM CST.

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