School Nutrition Assistant - 5.75 hours

HIRAM HIGH SCHOOL; Hiram (GA); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

The School Nutrition Program Assistant – 5.75 hours at Hiram High School in Hiram, GA supports daily meal preparation and service, following standardized recipes and health codes. The role collaborates with the SNP Manager and principal to ensure students receive nutritious meals and courteous service.

This position requires a high school diploma or GED, basic math and English communication, and willingness to complete required training.

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED, preferred.
• 90 Hours Substitute Training.
• 30 Hours State Required Orientation for New Employee Course (ONE). On-going training/professional standards requirements.
• The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation of various foods for cooking and serving through use of standardized recipes.
• Follows recipes to ensure the cost, nutrients, yield and customer satisfaction goals of menus are met.
• Uses proper portion control measures to meet meal pattern and recipe guidelines.
• Implements state and local health codes as they relate to food service.
• Organized and productive. Meets work quality and quantity expectations. Accomplishes tasks accurately and timely.

Skills

English literacy

Math skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

90 Hours Substitute Training

30 Hours State Required Orientation for New Employee

Board/ Superintendent alternatives accepted

Job description

School Nutrition Assistant - 5.75 hours

Paulding County Schools Hiram High School - Hiram, Georgia. Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in PCSD Career Opportunities

Job Details

Job ID: 5914259

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 03, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 23, 2026

Job Description

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Job Summary: The School Nutrition Assistant -5.75 hours is a vital and supportive member of the PCSD team, working collaboratively with educators, support staff, and administration to achieve the shared goal of ensuring all students receive the education they need to succeed both today and tomorrow. This role is performed within a school environment, overseen by the SNP Manager & School Principal, where teamwork and dedication to student success are paramount.

All staff are expected to fully adhere to the ethical standards set forth by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission, continuously demonstrating a strong understanding of the tasks and responsibilities their roles require. Moreover, they must embody the core belief that every action we take is driven by a commitment to the best interests of our students.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: School Nutrition Program Assistant – School Based

Salary Schedule: CLSS

Department: School Nutrition Department

Job Code: 641000

Reports To: School Nutrition Program Manager

Work Schedule: 184 days per year/hours may vary as assigned by Director of School Nutrition

Grade/Level: A-1A

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Primary Function: Assists in the preparation of various foods for cooking and serving through use of standardized recipes. Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English. Possess basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and percentages) to measure, count, calculate recipes & time, etc.

Working Conditions:

Physical Demands:

Food Service Environment

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate nutrition service equipment

Work extended periods in temperatures ranging from sub-zero to extremely hot.

Hearing and speaking to exchange information, seeing to monitor food quality and quantity.

Exposure to very hot foods, equipment, and metal objects; operate equipment that poses risk, loss, or injury.

Ability to repetitively lift items weighing up to 50 lbs.

Working around knives, slicers, or other sharp objects

Walk and stand on cement floor for extended periods of time

Exposure to cleaning chemicals in solution, aerosol, and powder/granular forms. Exposure to all types of foods.

Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling moderately heavy food trays, carts, materials and supplies as assigned by position

Reaching overhead, above shoulders and horizontally

Bending at waist, kneeling, or crouching, stoop, climb ladder

Qualifications:

Minimum of high school diploma or GED, preferred

90 Hours Substitute Training

30 Hours State Required Orientation for New Employee Course (ONE). On-going training/professional standards requirements.

The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Assists in the preparation of various foods for cooking and serving through use of standardized recipes.
• Follows recipes to ensure the cost, nutrients, yield and customer satisfaction goals of menus are met.
• Uses proper portion control measures to meet meal pattern and recipe guidelines.
• Implements state and local health codes as they relate to food service
• Organized and productive. Meets work quality and quantity expectations. Accomplishes tasks accurately and timely.
• Cleans equipment and small wares, stores items securely and properly
• Sweeps and cleans kitchen floors
• Serves on the serving line; meets serving schedule deadlines.
• Correctly utilizes and safely operates all food service equipment.
• Practices good personal hygiene and sanitation standards; follows dress code and represents department in a professional manner.
• Reports faulty equipment to Food Service Manager
• Assists with checking in, dating, and recording temperatures of foods/supplies.
• Assists with the unloading and storage of all foods and supplies
• Meets USDA's Professional Standards training requirements. Participates in and attends all assigned in-service/training programs annually.
• Performs necessary average lifting to 50 pounds
• Participates in program promotions/marketing activities and provides excellent customer service.
• Recognizes and appropriately records a reimbursable meal for all types of service.
• Serves as cashier if trained and assigned
• Implements the district procedure in handling all unusual collection procedures such as non-revenue meals, second meals and meal charges
• Ensures adherence to good safety procedures
• Adheres to legal statutes, organizational rules and community standards
• Maintains successful working relationships with co-workers
• Functions as a team worker
• Manifests emotional stability and maturity in all phases of job performance.
• Gets along positively with staff, supervisors and visitors.
• Treats confidential information and sensitive situations with discretion and avoids gossip
• Meets obligations with punctuality and maintains regular attendance
• Works without constant direction
• Communicates effectively both orally and in writing
• Seeks to improve skills and knowledge
• Uses time efficiently
• Maintains effective physical setting for optimum job performance
• Presents a professional image when representing Paulding County Schools through word, action and dress
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or designee

Applicants will be selected for interview. Please do not contact local schools.

• It is the policy of the Paulding County School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service.
• Vacancies posted for a minimum of ten (10) calendar days.Emergency vacancies posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days.
• The Paulding County School District uses the E-Verify system to verify eligibility for employment in the United States. Intellectual Disability

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $10,860.54 to $15,607.01 Per Year

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 3236 Atlanta Highway
• Dallas, Georgia 30132
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]