School Nutrition Assistant/Bus Driver

Johnston County Public Schools; Smithfield (NC); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A public school district is seeking a School Nutrition Assistant/Bus Driver in the United States. This full-time position involves preparing and serving food, ensuring safety and sanitation standards are met, and driving a school bus as needed. The ideal candidate must possess appropriate bus driving certification and be able to lift 25 lbs without assistance. A commitment to quality food service and safety procedures is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Must have the appropriate bus driver certification.
• Ability to follow safety standards in food preparation.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs without assistance.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves food according to recipes.
• Follows safety standards for storing and serving food.
• Drives a school bus when required.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation standards

Lifting

Bus driving

Job description

School Nutrition Assistant/Bus Driver

Johnston County Public Schools School Nutrition Services - Smithfield, North Carolina

This job is also posted in Johnston County Public Schools, and North Carolina School Jobs

Job Details

Job ID: 4127794

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jun 26, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOHNSTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

SCHOOL NUTRITION ASSISTANT/BUS DRIVER

BASIC FUNCTION:

A baker, meat cook, vegetable cook, salad maker, cashier, or general assistant who performs duties following detailed instructions as assigned by the manager with work evaluated upon completion.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Prepares and serves a variety of foods according to standardized recipes and projected number of servings.
• Follows standards of safety of storing and serving food.
• Practices procedures in use and care of equipment and personal habits to assure that sanitation standards are met.
• Assists with food production and line back-up during serving periods.
• Assists in dish return and food ware/pans/utensils.
• Follows procedures in established personnel matters.
• Participates in implementing cost containment measures while maintaining quality food products.
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs. without assistance and will receive assistance from other staff when lifting any product weighing over this amount.
• Attends job related classes and training.
• Must be able to climb a ladder and work with hands above one’s head while standing on the ladder.
• Must wear the appropriate clean uniform and shoes as designated by the School Nutrition Director.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Drives a school or activity bus as required. Shall have all qualifications prescribed by the State Board of Education and must maintain at all times appropriate bus driver certification. Upon entering the bus and before exiting the bus in the morning and afternoon, all drivers will walk the entire bus, including looking under each seat to check for students and student belongings. If a student or student’s property is found, the driver will report his/her findings to the principal/assistant principal.

Johnston County Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in the employment, tenure, or promotion of employees on the basis of gender, race, religion, age, national origin or disability.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

• Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• School Nutrition Services
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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