School Nutrition Assistant (2026-2027 SY), Austin Road Middle

Henry County Schools; Stockbridge (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry County Schools is seeking a School Nutrition Assistant to prepare, cook, and serve meals in accordance with health and safety standards. The role includes maintaining clean utensils and equipment, following production schedules, and safeguarding student information with strict confidentiality.

Responsibilities also cover proper storage of leftovers, adherence to dietary and policy guidelines, and carrying out assigned duties at the site under the supervision of the School Nutrition

Qualifications

• High school diploma or state-approved High School Equivalency (HSE) preferred.
• Demonstrated integrity, ability to maintain confidentiality, and strong professional reputation.
• Ability to comply with ethics and confidentiality standards for school staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve food according to HACCP procedures and meal standards.
• Follow daily production schedules and recipes as written.
• Maintain cleanliness of utensils and equipment; dispose of waste and mop floors as required.
• Handle leftovers properly and store food items according to policy.
• Follow chemical-use instructions and ensure compliance with safety rules.

Skills

Reliability

Discretion

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or HSE

Job description

Position Title

School Nutrition Assistant

Division

Financial Services/School Nutrition

Reports To

School Nutrition Manager (School-Level)

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Salary Schedule

SNA

Work Days

183/6 hours per day

Job Summary

Prepare, cook, serve, and store food in accordance with accepted institutional procedures and Health Department Requirements; adhere to all meal accountability procedures including cashiering.

Essential Duties

1. Prepare, cook, and serve food in accordance with accepted institutional and HACCP procedures.
2. Follow daily production schedules, including preparing recipes as written.
3. Clean all utensils and equipment used, dispose of garbage and mop assigned floor areas.
4. Utilize left-over food as directed by the manager and store all food items properly.
5. Utilize and maintain equipment as trained.
6. Follow approved instructions for chemical use in the operation of the program.
7. Adhere to Federal, State, and Local policies, procedures, and regulations.
8. Adhere to Classified Employees Work Rules and School Nutrition Personnel and Uniform Standards.
9. Demonstrate ability to improve job-related skills and take pride in serving students.
10. Maintain confidentiality of all information concerning students and staff.
11. Complete all required training including, but not limited to, annual local training and 30-hour Orientation for Nutrition Employees.
12. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by appropriate administrator.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or state-approved High School Equivalency (HSE), preferred.
• Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and strong professional reputation.
• Ability to abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.
• Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work.
• Ability to be at the physical worksite.
• Must be able to properly and consistently supervise students, particularly during emergency situations.
• Ability to work in conditions with extreme cold or heat.
• Must perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting. Some kneeling required.
• Must perform routine physical activities such as bending and lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds.
• Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communications are essential factors in performing required tasks.