School Cafeteria Kitchen Associate - Day Shift (Mon-Fri)

The Nutrition Group; Elizabethville (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The Nutrition Group is seeking a motivated kitchen assistant to support daily meal preparation in a local school cafeteria. This role emphasizes safe food handling, portioning, and friendly customer service for students and staff.

You will follow USDA and state guidelines, maintain cleanliness, and help monitor inventory while supporting a collaborative kitchen team. Clear background checks required; reliable transportation is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain clearances and pass background checks.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Food service experience preferred.
• Computer literacy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare food in a school kitchen.
• Portion and serve meals to students.
• Maintain sanitation per USDA and state guidelines.
• Ensure HACCP compliance and health department regulations.
• Assist with cost monitoring and inventory controls.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

The Nutrition Group is seeking a motivated kitchen assistant to support daily meal preparation in a local school cafeteria. This role emphasizes safe food handling, portioning, and friendly customer service for students and staff.

You will follow USDA and state guidelines, maintain cleanliness, and help monitor inventory while supporting a collaborative kitchen team. Clear background checks required; reliable transportation is preferred.