Nutrition Services Worker

Kern High School District; United States; On-site; USD 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Kern High School District at Frontier High School is seeking an entry-level cafeteria assistant to help with meal preparation and serving. You will work under supervision in a school setting and support the daily operation of the nutrition services team.

The role emphasizes basic food prep, sanitation, and following safety procedures. Prior experience is not required, and the schedule runs 3 hours daily during a 9.5-month term, with a starting monthly salary shown in the posting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic kitchen and food serving utensils and equipment.
• Ability to read and follow oral and written instructions; perform routine mathematical calculations.
• Learn to operate nutrition services appliances and equipment safely.
• Must meet physical requirements and establish effective work relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and serving of food items in a school cafeteria or central kitchen facility.
• Maintain nutrition services equipment and facilities in a safe, clean, and sanitary condition.
• Perform entry level, routine, and manual duties related to food preparation.

Job description

• Date Posted:
  9/18/2026
  
• Location:
  Frontier High School
  
• Date Available:
  09/18/2026
  
• Closing Date:
  09/28/2026
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

This position requires knowledge of basic kitchen and food serving utensils and equipment; basic methods of food preparation; basic cleaning methods and procedures.

Must possess the skill to effectively apply proper sanitation and safety requirements associated with food preparation and serving operations; understand and follow oral and written instructions; learn to operate assigned nutrition services appliances and equipment in a safe manner; read at a level sufficient to perform assigned duties; perform routine mathematical calculations accurately; meet the physical requirements necessary to safely perform the duties of the position; establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.

No experience is required, although some experience in food preparation and service would be helpful.

A TEST ON GENERAL KNOWLEDGE OF MEAL PATTERN REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM WILL BE GIVEN PRIOR TO THE INTERVIEW AS WELL AS A BASIC MATH TEST.

A PRE-PLACEMENT MEDICAL ASSESSMENT AND CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK IS REQUIRED OF THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT.

DUTIES OF POSITION:

Under supervision will assist in the preparation and serving of food items in a school cafeteria or central kitchen facility and maintain nutrition services equipment and facilities in a safe, clean, and sanitary condition. This job class performs entry level, routine, and manual functions of food preparation.0

STARTING SALARY: $1,055.93 (monthly)

NUMBER OF MONTHS: 9.5 (to begin as soon as possible)

NUMBER OF HOURS: 3 (daily working hours 10:50 a.m. to 1:50 p.m.)

Postings current as of 9/20/2026 4:49:59 AM CST.

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