School Nutrition Assistant

Young World Physical Education; United States; On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a part-time School Nutrition Assistant to prepare and serve meals in the cafeteria. The ideal candidate should possess a High School Diploma or GED and have experience in food service. Responsibilities include maintaining hygiene standards, serving students and staff, and completing daily production records. Physical mobility and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds are necessary for this role. This position offers an immediate starting date.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• One year or more of related experience in food service or a combination of training, education, or experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals in the school cafeteria.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with other employees.
• Efficiently serve students and staff.
• Follow a work schedule and sanitation schedule.
• Complete production records daily.
• Clean kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Run and clean the dishwasher.
• Take out trash and maintain cleanliness.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Knowledge of food preparation and sanitation standards

Proper storage methods for food

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Agility to stand for long periods

Ability to work in adverse environmental conditions

Problem-solving skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

School Nutrition Assistant

Pamlico County Schools Central Office - Bayboro, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in North Carolina School Jobs, and Pamlico County School District.

Job Details

Job ID: 5353364
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 27, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The School Nutrition Assistant performs semi-skilled work preparing and serving meals and other food in the school cafeteria.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED
• One year or more of related experience in food service or a combination of training, education, or experience

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains a positive working relationship with other employees and staff
• Politely, respectfully, and efficiently serves students, staff, parents, and others
• Follows a work schedule, a sanitation (HACCP) schedule, plans ahead, and helps others on the child nutrition team
• Completes production records as instructed on a daily basis
• Takes and records temperatures of food items as instructed
• Cleans equipment (ex: ovens, steamers, refrigerators, milk boxes, etc) in the kitchen
• Sets up, runs, breaks down, properly cleans, and de-limes dishwasher
• Takes out trash and washes trash cans
• Performs other duties as assigned by child nutrition manager or building administrator

Skills and Abilities

• General knowledge of food preparation and standards of sanitation and safety
• General knowledge of proper storage methods for various foods, supplies, and equipment
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Physical mobility and agility to stand for long periods
• Ability to work in adverse environmental conditions
• Ability to solve most problems independently

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Laura Mancinas, School Nutrition Manager
• Child Nutrition
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]