School Nutrition Assistant (2026-2027 SY), Hampton Elementary

Henry County Schools; Hampton (GA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry County Schools is seeking a School Nutrition Assistant to prepare, cook, serve, and store meals following HACCP and Health Department standards. You will follow production schedules, supervise students as needed, and uphold nutrition program policies.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, strong integrity, and the ability to work in a fast-paced school environment while maintaining confidentiality and safety for students and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or state-approved High School Equivalency (HSE), preferred.
• Exceptional integrity and strong professional reputation.
• Ability to comply with ethics codes for educators and staff.
• Must be regularly present and reliable at work.
• Ability to supervise students, including during emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve food per established procedures.
• Follow daily production schedules and prepare recipes as written.
• Clean utensils and equipment; dispose of waste and mop floors.
• Utilize leftovers as directed and store items properly.
• Maintain and operate equipment as trained.
• Follow chemical-use instructions per program guidelines.
• Adhere to Federal, State, and Local policies and regulations.
• Follow rules for staff and uniform standards.
• Demonstrate willingness to improve job-related skills.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and staff information.
• Complete required trainings including 30-hour Orientation for Nutrition Employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned by administrators.

Skills

Integrity

Confidentiality

Professionalism

Punctuality

Emergency supervision

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

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:

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