School Nutrition Assistant 1

Paducah Tilghman High School; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Paducah Tilghman High School in Paducah, Kentucky is hiring a School Nutrition Assistant I to perform routine food service tasks, cashiering and to maintain clean serving areas.

Responsibilities include preparing facilities, serving meals, handling money, and ensuring health and sanitation standards in a school cafeteria setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or progress toward GED as required by Kentucky law.
• Basic math and cashiering skills.
• Sanitation practices related to handling and serving food.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Proper lifting techniques.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food service facilities for serving; count and set out trays; prepare steam table.
• Wash and prepare eating and serving areas; set out food, trays and beverages.
• Maintain clean, sanitary work and serving areas; wash and store equipment.
• Heat, portion and serve food to students and staff per procedures.
• Count money and operate cash registers with appropriate change.
• Sell foods and beverages and handle tickets and money.
• Store unused food and dispose of leftovers.
• Operate standard kitchen equipment and report faulty equipment.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic math

Cashiering

Interpersonal skills

Lifting objects

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Cash register

Dishwasher

Ovens

Job description

School Nutrition Assistant 1

Paducah Tilghman High School - Paducah, Kentucky. Open in Google Maps. This job is also posted in Paducah Public Schools.

Job Details

Job ID: 5861826

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 30, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Basic Function

Perform routine food service activities related to the setting up of serving areas and the serving of food to students and staff; perform cashiering duties in the sale of food items to students and staff; maintain cleanliness of food service facilities.

Distinguishing Characteristics

School Nutrition Assistant I incumbents perform basic and routine food service and cashiering activities related to the serving of food. School Nutrition Assistant II incumbents assist in the preparation of food in a production kitchen, food serving and cashiering duties and incumbents may be assigned lead duties.

Representative Duties

• Prepare food service facilities for the serving of food; count and set out an appropriate number of food trays; prepare the steam table for serving hot meals.
• Wash and prepare eating and serving areas; set out food, trays and beverages according to established procedures.
• Maintain work areas and serving areas in a clean, sanitary and safe condition; wash and clean counters and steam tables; wash and store pots, pans, trays and kitchen equipment.
• Heat, portion and serve food to students and staff according to established procedures.
• Count money and prepare money boxes or cash registers with appropriate amount and denominations of change.
• Sell a variety of foods and beverages and make proper change; collect tickets and money for meals and beverages sold and make appropriate change.
• Assist in storing unused food and supplies; dispose of unusable leftovers and garbage.
• Operate a variety of standard kitchen equipment such as a cash register, dishwasher, and ovens; report faulty equipment as necessary.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge Of

• Standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurements.
• Basic math and cashiering skills.
• Sanitation practices related to handling and serving food.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Proper lifting techniques.

Ability To

• Serve food in accordance with health and sanitation regulations.
• Learn and follow health and sanitation requirements.
• Maintain food service equipment and areas in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Operate a cash register and make change accurately.
• Learn, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Lift heavy objects.

Education and Experience

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $14.34 to $15.52 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Mykenzie Canter , Food Service Director
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]