School Nutrition Assistant 4 Hours

Carroll County Schools; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a School Nutrition Assistant to prepare and serve food in compliance with government regulations. This role involves providing healthy meals to support student achievement, maintaining sanitation standards, and working closely with the School Nutrition Manager. The ideal candidate should have at least a ninth-grade education and be physically able to perform duties in a kitchen environment. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the well-being of students in a collaborative community setting.

Qualifications

• Able to read, write, and follow instructions.
• Able to lift 30 pound loads and stand on hard floor surfaces 6-7 hours per day.
• Practice good personal hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Serves students healthy meals daily to support student learning.
• Works under the direction of the School Nutrition Manager/Assistant Manager.
• Practices proper procedures in food preparation and sanitation.

Skills

Ability to measure and weigh ingredients

Ability to follow directions both orally and written

Ability to compute basic math

Ability to work well with people

Education

Ninth grade education or HSE

Tools

Cash register

Institutional Kitchen Equipment

Job description

Date Posted: 8/1/2025
Location: Sand Hill Elementary School

School Nutrition Assistant

Purpose of the position: To prepare and serve food in accordance with government rules and regulations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Functions essential to attaining job objectives)

Strategic Goal Area I—Student Achievement

• Serves students healthy meals on a daily basis in order to support student learning.

Strategic Goal Area II—Stakeholder Engagement and Loyalty

• Works under the direction of the School Nutrition Manager/Assistant Manager.
• Demonstrates the ability to work with the school community.

Strategic Goal Area III—Efficient and Effective Operational Processes

• Practices proper procedures in food preparation, use and care of equipment, and personal habits to assure that sanitation standards are met.
• Follows standards of safety in preparing, storing, and serving food.
• Participates in implementing promotions related to the program.

Strategic Goal Area IV—Continuous System and School Improvement

• Attends job-related training classes and workshops (All employees must complete SL1 or O.N.E. class).

OTHER EXPECTATIONS

• Adhere to the Code of Ethics for Educators in Georgia
• Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance /timeliness
• Complete assignments and requirements on time and in compliance with directions
• Maintain accurate, complete, and appropriate records
• Maintain confidentiality of information and records for students and staff

JOB STANDARDS (Minimum qualifications needed to perform essential job functions)

• Ninth grade education or HSE.
• Able to read, write, and follow instructions.
• Able to lift 30 pound loads and stand on hard floor surfaces 6-7 hours per day.
• Practice good personal hygiene.

JOB LOCATION (Place(s) where work is performed)

• Individual Schools

EQUIPMENT (Machines, devices, tools, etc., used in job performance)

• Cash register, Institutional Kitchen Equipment

CRITICAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE (Needed for this job specifically)

• Ability to measure and weigh ingredients.
• Ability to follow directions both orally and written.
• Ability to compute basic math.
• Ability to work well with people.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Name of evaluation instrument used for this job description

• School Nutrition Assistant Job Performance Evaluation