SCHOOL NUTRITION DUAL POSITION (Current MCSD Bus Monitors Only)

Muscogee County Schools

Columbus (GA)

On-site

USD 17,000 - 21,000

Part time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Muscogee County School District in Columbus, GA is seeking a Culinary Technician and Culinary Technician/Cashier in a dual role for the School Nutrition program. This part-time position offers 184 work days and hourly pay of $12.15–$12.76 depending on the specific role.

The dual position combines food preparation, service to students and staff, and occasional cashier responsibilities. Responsibilities include following recipes and safety procedures, maintaining cleanliness, inventory checks, and

Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED preferred.
Complete 30 clock hours ONE course within 12 months.
Related food service experience preferred.
Ability to follow recipes and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
Prepare and serve meals to students and staff efficiently.
Maintain sanitary food service areas and equipment.
Monitor inventory and assist with ordering.
Assist with cashier duties and collect payments when needed.

Skills

Safety procedures

Written and oral instructions

Customer service

Teamwork

Measurement & portion control

Recipe following

Time calculation

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED preferred

ONE course: Orientation for Nutrition Employees

Tools

Cash register

Calculators

Computer

Job description

SCHOOL NUTRITION DUAL POSITION (Current MCSD Bus Monitors Only)

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SCHOOL NUTRITION DUAL POSITION (Current MCSD Bus Monitors Only)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5928344

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Sep 16, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION TITLE:

Culinary Technician

Culinary Technician/Cashier

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

SALARY:

$12.15 hourly – Culinary Technician

$12.76 hourly – Culinary Technician/Cashier

WORK DAYS: 184

LOCATION: TBD

REPORTS TO: SNP Site Manager

This posting is for CURRENT MCSD BUS MONITORS seeking to work in a Dual Position with School Nutrition.

Dual Position Eligibility Requirements:

Must not be on a Corrective Action Plan or Performance Improvement Plan.
Must be in good standing.
Most recent performance review should reflect “Meets Expectations”
Must meet current attendance expectations (prompt and regular attendance)
No more than one (1) letter of concern or other corrective measures within one (1) calendar year.
Referral from current Zone supervisor will be required (complete in the application)

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Culinary Technician:The job of Culinary Technician is done for the purpose/s of preparing and serving food items to students and/or school personnel as well as maintaining food service facilities in a safe and sanitary condition.

Culinary Technician/Cashier:The job of Culinary Technician/Cashier is done for the purpose/s of preparing and serving food items to students and/or school personnel as well as maintaining food service facilities in a safe and sanitary condition. This position also serves as Cashier as needed in collecting funds for daily meal transactions, balancing accounts, and depositing funds utilizing established accounting practices.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Educational Level: High School Diploma/GED preferred.
2. Certification/License Required: In lieu of license, employee must complete 30 clock hours of basic training (Orientation for Nutrition Employees [ONE] course) provided by the School Nutrition Department during the first 12 months of employment as required by the Georgia Department of Education.
3. Experience: Related job experience preferred.
4. Physical Activities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities; ability to repetitively lift items weighing a maximum of 30 lbs. unassisted and up to 50 lbs. with assistance, walk & stand continuously on hard surface floors, for up to 7.5 hours, climb ladder, stoop, bend, lift and have hands in water; ability to work extended periods in temperatures ranging from extremely hot to sub-zero; ability to tolerate work conditions while cooking, steaming, baking and sautéing; operates equipment that poses possible risk, loss or injury; utilizes cleaning chemicals in solution, aerosol and powder forms; subject to a noisy work environment
5. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: The ability to follow and implement written recipes, safety procedures, and employment-related instructions as presented in English. Ability to follow written and oral instructions to effectively perform essential duties, including food preparation and meeting safety/sanitation guidelines; must have knowledge of measurement, knowledge of abbreviations, counting skills, portion control skills, calculation skills for recipe preparation, time calculation skills, basic computer skills, and excellent customer service and teamwork skills.

Culinary Technician/Cashier must also have working knowledge of cash register, calculators and computer.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
2. Arranges food and beverage items for the purpose of serving them to students and staff in an efficient manner.
3. Cleans utensils, equipment, and storage, food preparation and serving areas for the purpose of maintaining required sanitary conditions.
4. Estimates food preparation amounts for the purpose of meeting projected meal requirements and minimizing waste.
5. Inspects food items and supplies for the purpose of verifying quantity and specifications of orders and complying with mandated health standards.
6. Inventories food items, condiments, and supplies (e.g. end of the month inventory, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items.
7. Monitors kitchen and cafeteria areas for the purpose of ensuring a safe, sanitary working environment.
8. Prepares food and beverage items for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements and projected meal requirements
9. Prepares documentation for the purpose of providing written support and conveying information.
10. Responds to inquiries of students, staff, and the public for the purpose of providing information and direction regarding the type and cost of meals.
11. Serves food, using portion control policies, for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements and/or requests of students and school personnel.
12. Stocks food, condiments and supplies for the purpose of maintaining adequate quantities and security of items.
13. Complies with all Federal, state, county, and district regulations and policies. Complies with all food safety program (HACCP) guidelines; meets food handling standards; covers, labels, and dates food; records food, refrigerator, freezer, dry storage temperatures appropriately.
14. Promotes a safe working environment; does not pose a safety risk to self or others.
15. Utilizes resources, supplies, and time effectively and efficiently.
16. Participates in training, in-service, and learning opportunities.
17. Adheres to SNP approved dress code - uniform, gloves, hairnet, etc.
18. Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.
19. Culinary Tech/Cashier – Collects payments for food items from students and staff (e.g. cash, meal tickets, etc.) for the purpose of securing funds for reimbursement of costs for providing nutritional services.
20. Culinary Tech/Cashier – Maintains accurate student accounts (e.g. free and reduced meal status, meal count, etc.) for the purpose of providing documentation to meet state, federal, and administrative requirements.
21. Culinary Tech/Cashier – Maintains sanitation procedures in performing a job for the purpose of keeping stations clean and handles money in such a way as to prevent cross contamination.
22. Culinary Tech/Cashier – Reconciles transactions for the purpose of balancing accounts and adhering to established accounting practices.

The Muscogee County School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Position Type: Part-Time

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