School Nutrition Aide (7 hrs/day)

Northwest Middle School; Coralville (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa City Community School District Northwest Middle School in Coralville, IA is hiring a Nutrition Services Assistant (Class I) for a 7-hour/day role. Starting immediately, the position supports the nutrition department and serves students during meal times.

You will follow menus, prepare food per recipes, and assist with cashier duties while maintaining sanitation and safety standards. Travel to satellite locations may be required; training is provided.

Qualifications

• Must be physically able to stand for long periods and walk during the day.
• Must be able to read recipes and follow food preparation instructions.
• Able to tolerate a warm, noisy work environment.
• Maintains high standards of personal hygiene and job performance.
• Honest, dependable and discreet with information about students and staff.
• Must have manual dexterity to handle knives and equipment.
• Able to work calmly and complete tasks under stress.
• Must be able to lift up to 45 lbs.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle for required travel.

Responsibilities

• Comply with district, department and federal nutrition policies and health standards.
• Follow attendance rules and absence notification procedures.
• Practice good personal hygiene.
• Manage multiple tasks and use time efficiently.
• Assist in food preparation according to menus, recipes and nutritional requirements.
• Operate production equipment such as convection ovens, griddles and steam kettles.
• Record and maintain district communication through email and other systems.
• Perform basic mathematical calculations accurately.
• Complete production, portion and sanitation records.

Skills

Physical ability

Read recipes

Hygiene standards

Honest and discreet

Manual dexterity

Lift 45 lbs

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Convection ovens

Conventional ovens

Combination ovens

Griddles

Steamers

Steam kettles

Slicers

Mixers

Dish machine

Job description

Iowa City Community School District Northwest Middle School in Coralville, IA is hiring a Nutrition Services Assistant (Class I) for a 7-hour/day role. Starting immediately, the position supports the nutrition department and serves students during meal times.

You will follow menus, prepare food per recipes, and assist with cashier duties while maintaining sanitation and safety standards. Travel to satellite locations may be required; training is provided.