School Kitchen Team Member - Child Nutrition

Amarillo Independent School District; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Amarillo Independent School District is seeking a Child Nutrition General Helper to support daily meal preparation and service across district kitchens. The role emphasizes teamwork, food safety, sanitation, and adherence to district procedures.

Starting immediately, you will assist in cooking, assembling meals, and maintaining clean work areas, with flexibility to work at multiple campuses as needed. A high school diploma or GED is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education/Certification: High school diploma or GED – preferred
• Special Knowledge and Skills: Must be able to work as a team member
• Knowledge and use of commercial food service equipment
• Follow written and/or oral directions and to exercise good judgment
• Read and understand ingredient and chemical labels, warnings, written and verbal food preparation, safety instructions and product information
• Basic math skills and be able to correctly measure recipe ingredients

Responsibilities

• Prepare quality food according to a planned menu of tested and uniform recipes.
• Serve food according to meal schedules, departmental policies, and procedures, and practice and promote portion control and proper use of leftovers.
• Store, handle and dispose food items and supplies safely and according to established procedures. Maintain a clean and organized storage area.
• Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety standards, and follow established procedures to meet high standards of cleanliness, health, and safety.
• Use basic arithmetic to convert recipes to quantities needed for food service.
• Set up food on serving lines and/or steam tables and serve meals or meal components.
• Store or dispose of excess food properly.
• Wash, sanitize, and store dishes, tableware, and kitchen utensils; scrub counters, tables, and chairs; mop floors; and dispose of wastes properly.
• Keep garbage collection containers and areas neat and sanitary.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
• Maintain high standards of personal hygiene, appearance, and grooming; and cleanliness in work habits.
• May be required to work at various school kitchens as needed on a daily basis.
• Be able to adapt to working in different schools.
• Show a positive attitude, interest, and enthusiasm in the position.
• Promote teamwork and interaction with fellow staff members.
• Complete annual continuing education requirements.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Abide by State and Federal laws, District policies, campus expectations and Texas Educator Code of Ethics.
• Perform such other tasks & assume such other responsibilities as may be assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Food service equipment

Reading labels

Math skills

Follow directions

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Amarillo Independent School District is seeking a Child Nutrition General Helper to support daily meal preparation and service across district kitchens. The role emphasizes teamwork, food safety, sanitation, and adherence to district procedures.

Starting immediately, you will assist in cooking, assembling meals, and maintaining clean work areas, with flexibility to work at multiple campuses as needed. A high school diploma or GED is preferred.