School Nutrition Assistant: Serve, Prep & Smile

Hayward Unified School District; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hayward Unified School District is seeking a Child Nutrition Assistant to support schools in quantity food preparation and serving, while maintaining clean facilities and equipment. The role emphasizes safe food handling, basic math for cashier duties, and effective communication with staff and students.

Responsibilities include preparing and serving meals, stocking supplies, operating standard kitchen equipment, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• Basic food preparation including washing, cutting and assembling food items and ingredients.
• Standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurements.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Proper lifting techniques.
• Basic math and cashiering skills.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and service of food; prepare fruits, vegetables and desserts; assemble ingredients; package and sort food items per procedures.
• Maintain clean and sanitary facilities, equipment and utensils; operate dishwashers and wash trays and serving equipment.
• Prepare salads, sandwiches and other items; assist in preparing sack lunches; portion items and replenish as necessary.
• Stock condiments, food items and paper goods; rotate supplies in storage areas.
• Clean counters, tables, chairs and food containers; set up plates, trays and utensils for service.
• Perform cashiering duties; count money and make change; manage lunch tickets.

Skills

Food prep

Serving food

Cash handling

Sanitation

Record-keeping

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Cash register

Job description

Hayward Unified School District is seeking a Child Nutrition Assistant to support schools in quantity food preparation and serving, while maintaining clean facilities and equipment. The role emphasizes safe food handling, basic math for cashier duties, and effective communication with staff and students.

Responsibilities include preparing and serving meals, stocking supplies, operating standard kitchen equipment, and maintaining records.