School Nutrition Assistant (Kitchen) - HHS (2026-2027 School Year)

HARRISONBURG HIGH SCHOOL; Harrisonburg (VA); Presencial; USD 18.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Harrisonburg City Public Schools’ Harrisonburg High School in Harrisonburg, Virginia, is hiring a School Nutrition Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. The position supports meal service, works under the cafeteria manager, and helps ensure meals meet health and safety standards.

The contract is 180 days and the role is non-exempt. Responsibilities include food preparation, serving, cleaning, storage, following recipes and schedules, and participating in trainings.

Formación

• Prefer some knowledge and experience in quantity food preparation and use of large kitchen equipment.
• Interest and ability to learn and work in all areas of the school meal program; ability to collaborate with students and staff.
• Experience with diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds preferred.
• Ability to engage a diverse student population to foster supportive relationships.

Responsabilidades

• Display a neat and clean appearance per SOP.
• Follow schedules, verbal instruction, and standardized recipes.
• Prepare and serve all food according to health department regulations and HACCP.
• Clean kitchen areas per health department regulations.
• Store all food according to health department regulations and HACCP requirements.
• Follow all instructions when using kitchen equipment.
• Cooperate with staff, students, and other employees.
• Attend trainings and meetings as requested by the cafeteria manager/director.
• Assist manager with promotional activities to encourage proper nutrition and participation in the program.
• Travel to all city schools as needed as requested by the cafeteria manager/director.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the cafeteria manager and director.

Conocimientos

Food preparation

Diversity awareness

Team cooperation

Descripción del empleo

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School Nutrition Assistant (Kitchen) - HHS (2026-2027 School Year)

Job Details

Job ID: 5923838

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 11, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

HARRISONBURG CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position:

School Nutrition Assistant

Reports to:

Cafeteria Manager and School Nutrition Program Director

Contract:

180 Days

Salary Scale:

School Nutrition Assistant

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Revised:

6/2021

PRIMARY FUNCTION: To work under the general supervision of the school nutrition program manager in performing a variety of duties in the kitchen and service areas. QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prefer some knowledge and experience in quantity food preparation and use of large kitchen equipment.
• Have the interest and ability to learn and work in all areas of the school meal program. Have the ability to work cooperatively with students and staff.
• Experience working with individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, etc. preferred.
• Ability to engage a diverse student population (racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic) in order to foster supportive relationships.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Consistently display a neat and clean appearance through appropriate apparel and personal hygiene as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures.
• Use and follow posted schedules, verbal instruction, and standardized recipes.
• Prepare and serve all food according to instruction, health department regulations, and HACCP requirements.
• Clean all areas of kitchen according to health department regulations.
• Store all food according to health department regulations and HACCP requirements.
• Follow all instructions when using kitchen equipment.
• Cooperate with other employees, school staff, and students.
• Attend educational and in-service programs and meetings as requested by the cafeteria manager and/or director.
• Assist manager with promotional activities to encourage proper nutrition and participation in the school meal program.
• Travels to all city schools as needed as requested by the cafeteria manager and/or school nutrition program director.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the cafeteria manager and school nutrition program director.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Light work, lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds frequently. Stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Exposure to cleaning chemicals. Regular travel throughout the school and effectively interact with students, staff, and community members. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work and observing general surroundings and activities; and subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. Regular contact with staff members is required. Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

EVALUATION:

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on the evaluation of licensed personnel.

The above is intended to describe the essential functions of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the duties, responsibilities and requirements of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and meet the demands of this position.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $18,419 to $30,389 Per Year

Contact Information

• Harrisonburg City Public Schools HR Department
• One Court Square
• Harrisonburg , Virginia 22801
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]