School Nutrition Assistant I: Food Service & Cashier

Covington Independent Public Schools; Winston Park (KY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Covington Independent Public Schools in Latonia Elementary School is hiring a Nutrition Service Assistant I to support daily food service operations, prepare serving areas and assist with cashiering for student meals.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, complete required certification, and demonstrate basic math, sanitation know-how, and reliable teamwork in a school kitchen environment. Position is 183 days with hourly pay starting around $16.40.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or progress toward GED as required by Kentucky law.
• Must complete training course for beginning school food service personnel certification.
• Knowledge of standard kitchen equipment, basic math and cashiering, sanitation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food service facilities for serving; count and set out trays; prepare steam table.
• Wash and prepare eating/serving areas; set out food, trays, beverages.
• Maintain work areas in clean, sanitary and safe condition; wash and store equipment.
• Heat, portion and serve food to students and staff.
• Count money and operate cash registers with correct change.
• Sell foods/beverages and handle tickets/money.
• Assist in storing unused food; dispose of leftovers.
• Operate standard kitchen equipment and report faulty equipment.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Cash handling

Sanitation

Interpersonal skills

Lifting

Math basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Covington Independent Public Schools in Latonia Elementary School is hiring a Nutrition Service Assistant I to support daily food service operations, prepare serving areas and assist with cashiering for student meals.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, complete required certification, and demonstrate basic math, sanitation know-how, and reliable teamwork in a school kitchen environment. Position is 183 days with hourly pay starting around $16.40.