School Nutrition Assistant 6.5 Hours

Carroll County Schools; Town of Providence (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Carroll County Schools is seeking a School Nutrition Assistant to prepare and serve food, ensuring compliance with government standards. The role involves serving healthy meals to students, supporting their learning, and working closely with the nutrition management team.

Essential functions include adhering to safety standards, attending job-related training, and maintaining proper records. Candidates should have at least a ninth-grade education and the ability to lift light loads while maintaining good personal hygiene.

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

• Prepare and serve food in accordance with government rules and regulations.
• Serves students healthy meals to support student learning.
• Work under the direction of the School Nutrition Manager/Assistant Manager.
• Participates in implementing promotions related to the program.

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

Job Details

• Position Type: School Nutrition / School Nutrition Assistant
• Date Posted: 8/1/2025
• Location: Providence Elementary School

Purpose of the position

To prepare and serve food in accordance with government rules and regulations.

Essential Job Functions

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

• 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

Individual Schools

Equipment

• Cash register
• Institutional Kitchen Equipment

Critical Skills/Expertise

• 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 Classification

Non-Exempt

Name of evaluation instrument used for this job description

School Nutrition Assistant Job Performance Evaluation