Nutrition Service Assistant I

Covington Independent Public Schools; Winston Park (KY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Covington Independent Public Schools in Latonia Elementary School is hiring a Nutrition Service Assistant I to support daily food service operations, prepare serving areas and assist with cashiering for student meals.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, complete required certification, and demonstrate basic math, sanitation know-how, and reliable teamwork in a school kitchen environment. Position is 183 days with hourly pay starting around $16.40.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or progress toward GED as required by Kentucky law.
• Must complete training course for beginning school food service personnel certification.
• Knowledge of standard kitchen equipment, basic math and cashiering, sanitation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food service facilities for serving; count and set out trays; prepare steam table.
• Wash and prepare eating/serving areas; set out food, trays, beverages.
• Maintain work areas in clean, sanitary and safe condition; wash and store equipment.
• Heat, portion and serve food to students and staff.
• Count money and operate cash registers with correct change.
• Sell foods/beverages and handle tickets/money.
• Assist in storing unused food; dispose of leftovers.
• Operate standard kitchen equipment and report faulty equipment.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Cash handling

Sanitation

Interpersonal skills

Lifting

Math basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Date Posted: 2/26/2026
• Location: Latonia Elementary School

COVINGTON INDEPENDENT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

POSITION VACANCY

POSITION: NUTRITION SERVICE ASSISTANT I

LOCATION: LATONIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

DATE POSTED: FEBRUARY 26. 2026

APPLICATION DEADLINE: POSITION WILL BE FILLED AS SOON AS POSSILE

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 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 GOAL:

• 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 moneyboxes 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.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Food Service Manager

CONTRACT: 183 days – adjusted for the remainder of year

SALARY: $16.40 – $24.98/hour, depending on experience

• All applications complete the Classified Application on Frontline.
• All applications will be evaluated and screened.