School Nutrition Assistant 6 Hours

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

Job summary

Carroll County Schools is looking for a School Nutrition Assistant to prepare and serve food according to government rules. The role requires adherence to sanitation standards and the ability to engage with the school community. Candidates must have at least a ninth-grade education, be able to stand for long periods, lift 30 pounds, and maintain personal hygiene. This position plays a vital role in supporting student achievement by serving healthy meals every day and participating in training programs.

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.
• Works under direction of the School Nutrition Manager.
• Practices proper procedures in food preparation and sanitation.
• Attends job-related training classes and workshops.

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

School Nutrition Assistant

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 (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 Status

Non-Exempt.