School Nutrition Aide I — Immediate Start

Jefferson-Houston PreK-8 School; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson-Houston PreK-8 School in Alexandria, VA is seeking a School Nutrition Assistant I. The role prepares and distributes meals for students and staff, ensuring compliance with reporting and health standards.

The position is .875 FTE for 6.0 hours/day across a schedule from 6:30am to 2pm at Jefferson Houston PREK-8 School. Key duties include meal preparation, cash handling, maintaining sanitary food service areas, and supporting nutrition program reports.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Strong customer service focus.
• Must be able to read and speak English.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and transport to ACPS schools.

Responsibilities

• Arranges food and beverages for students and staff and transports items.
• Promotes the food services program and assists with reports.
• Cleans utensils and areas to maintain sanitary conditions.
• Receives supplies and ensures adequate inventory and safety.
• Serves meals and monitors temperatures to meet health requirements.

Skills

Customer service

English proficiency

Lifts up to 50 lbs

Food service

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Jefferson-Houston PreK-8 School in Alexandria, VA is seeking a School Nutrition Assistant I. The role prepares and distributes meals for students and staff, ensuring compliance with reporting and health standards.

The position is .875 FTE for 6.0 hours/day across a schedule from 6:30am to 2pm at Jefferson Houston PREK-8 School. Key duties include meal preparation, cash handling, maintaining sanitary food service areas, and supporting nutrition program reports.