Nutrition Services Aid [NU02]

Young World Physical Education; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 15,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits included

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Cheyenne, Wyoming, is looking for a full-time Nutrition Aide to support food service activities in schools. This role involves preparing meal items, serving food, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.

The ideal candidate should possess a high school diploma or GED and have a positive attitude toward serving students. Benefits are included, and training for certifications such as ServSafe may be provided.

Qualifications

• No formal education required; high school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1-3 years of food service experience preferred, but not required.
• ANSI-approved certification; ServSafe Manager Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meal items to quality standards.
• Serve food to students maintaining food safety.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and report issues.

Skills

Food safety protocols

Customer service skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Kitchen tools

Job description

Job Title

Nutrition Aide

Job Overview

6 hours per day, Monday‑Friday. Starting Date: Aug 18, 2026.

Pay: $15.69 per hour, spread over 12 months. Benefits: included.

Summary

This position supports food service activities at assigned locations. Responsibilities include preparing meal items to quality standards, serving food to students, maintaining food safety best practices, and supporting program regulations and accountability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain high quality control for food production and service; follow operational procedures and standardized recipes (20%).
• Report observations and incidents involving students to appropriate personnel (10%).
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations; maintain documentation (10%).
• Operate kitchen and school equipment safely, reporting any mechanical issues (15%).
• Attend meetings, trainings, workshops as required (3%).
• Practice food safety policies for cleaning, sanitation, temperature, and product rotation (10%).
• Maintain a safe working environment and adhere to safety standards (10%).
• Follow department policies for personal appearance and grooming (3%).
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude, providing high service levels (5%).
• Perform cashier duties such as taking orders and processing payments (10%).
• Perform other duties as assigned (4%).

Education and Related Work Experience

• No formal education required; high school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1‑3 years of food service experience preferred, but not required.

Licenses, Registrations or Certifications

• ANSI‑approved certification; ServSafe Manager Certification preferred (training provided).
• Criminal background check required for hire.

Technical Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Work safely with a wide variety of kitchen tools.
• Adapt to changing priorities in the kitchen environment.
• Self‑starter with strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Knowledge of food safety protocols and best practices.
• High level of customer service skills.
• Adhere to attendance expectations and absence reporting procedures.
• Promote and follow district policies and Board of Trustees policies.
• Work effectively with diverse backgrounds.
• Recognize importance of safety and report unsafe conditions.

Materials and Equipment Operating Knowledge

• Operate personal computers, peripheral office equipment, and office productivity programs (Microsoft Office, E‑mail) preferred at hire; required within 3 months.
• Operate nutrition/kitchen equipment preferred at hire; required within 3 months.
• Operate basic kitchen tools preferred at hire.

Reporting Relationships & Direction/Guidance

• Reports to: Kitchen Manager.
• Direct reports: None.

Budget and/or Resource Responsibility

• None required.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

The position requires physical stamina to stand, walk, lift food, and use kitchen equipment safely in a busy environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made for employees with disabilities.