School Nutrition Assistant | Cafeteria Pro & Bus Sub Eligible

Liberty Elementary; Liberty (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Elementary in Liberty, North Carolina is seeking a School Nutrition Assistant to prepare and serve breakfast and lunch to students and staff. The role supports meal service in the cafeteria and must comply with USDA and health standards.

The position requires willingness to obtain a North Carolina Class A/B Commercial Driver’s License with school bus certification and may substitute on buses as needed. This is a 6-hour daily, 10-month post with Salary Grade 52 plus supplement.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of quantity food preparation and service.
• General knowledge of the use and care of food preparation equipment.
• Skill in the use of commercial food service utensils and equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, students and school staff.
• Able to maintain self-control.
• Ability to maintain confidential records, including eligibility of students.
• Ability to work with others in a close, fast paced environment.
• Ability to address customers in a pleasant, courteous manner.
• Basic ability to read, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to written and oral instructions.
• Serve breakfast, lunch and a la carte items.
• Handle cashiering responsibilities.
• Replenish food and maintain clean serving areas.
• Monitor food and equipment temperatures per HACCP guidelines.
• Exhibit courtesy and understanding to all staff, students and customers.
• Use all standardized work schedules.
• Rotate stock.
• Participate in all required training and staff development.
• Exhibit professional behavior.
• Participate in marketing promotions and special events for students, adults and the community.
• Sign in and work according to a designated time schedule.
• Perform additional duties as requested by the School Nutrition Manager.

Skills

Food preparation

Equipment operation

Kitchen utensils

Teamwork

Self-control

Confidential records

Customer service

English literacy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Reading/comprehension of menus

North Carolina CDL with school bus certification

Tools

POS system

Job description

Liberty Elementary in Liberty, North Carolina is seeking a School Nutrition Assistant to prepare and serve breakfast and lunch to students and staff. The role supports meal service in the cafeteria and must comply with USDA and health standards.

The position requires willingness to obtain a North Carolina Class A/B Commercial Driver’s License with school bus certification and may substitute on buses as needed. This is a 6-hour daily, 10-month post with Salary Grade 52 plus supplement.