School Cafeteria Nutrition Assistant & Operations

Lenoir County Public Schools; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Lenoir County Public Schools in Kinston, North Carolina, seeks a Child Nutrition Assistant to support kitchen operations, assist the manager, prepare meals, and ensure nutritious, safe offerings for students. The position is based at LaGrange Elementary and involves meal preparation, serving, and record-keeping.

Responsibilities include cashiering, inventory, and adherence to NSLP regulations, as well as maintaining cleanliness and food safety standards in a busy school cafeteria environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1–2 years of food preparation in an institutional setting or childcare.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and HACCP procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve meals according to standardized recipes.
• Assist manager with ordering and inventory for food and supplies.
• Operate serving lines, cashiering, and related records accurately.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and HACCP compliance throughout the operation.
• Provide good customer service to students, staff, and families.

Skills

Food preparation

Cashier duties

Food safety

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

POS system

Job description

Lenoir County Public Schools in Kinston, North Carolina, seeks a Child Nutrition Assistant to support kitchen operations, assist the manager, prepare meals, and ensure nutritious, safe offerings for students. The position is based at LaGrange Elementary and involves meal preparation, serving, and record-keeping.

Responsibilities include cashiering, inventory, and adherence to NSLP regulations, as well as maintaining cleanliness and food safety standards in a busy school cafeteria environment.