School Nutrition Assistant 6 Hours

Carroll County Schools; Villa Rica (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school district in Villa Rica, GA is looking for a School Nutrition Assistant to prepare and serve healthy meals while adhering to safety and sanitation standards. The role includes daily cooking under supervision, ability to lift up to 30 pounds, and maintaining proper hygiene. Successful candidates will demonstrate teamwork and regular attendance. This position requires a minimum of a ninth-grade education and offers a supportive environment for student success.

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 on a daily basis.
• Works under the direction of the School Nutrition Manager/Assistant 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

Date Posted: 8/1/2025

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

• 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: Non-Exempt

Evaluation Instrument Used for This Job Description

School Nutrition Assistant Job Performance Evaluation