School Nutrition & Food Service Assistant

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Bessemer (AL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Child Nutrition Program Assistant to support meal preparation, serving, and daily operations in our school cafeterias. This role emphasizes efficiency, cleanliness, and customer-friendly service.

You will work under the Child Nutrition Program Manager to ensure nutritious meals are delivered in a timely manner. Ideal candidates possess a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid food handler certification, and a background check.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Jefferson County Department of Health food handler certification is required.
• A valid background check is required.
• Alternatives to the above qualifications may be required by law or Empower Community School.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate support for the school system and its vision, mission, goals, and priorities.
• Food preparation: follows daily menu, recipes, and preparation schedules; prepares assigned dishes.
• Food storage: ensures proper temperatures and FIFO procedures; maintains records of food taken from storage.
• Serving line: serves students and staff with a friendly manner and accurate portions.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food handler certification (Jefferson County Department of Health)

Background check

Qualifying alternatives as required by law/ Empower Community School

Job description

Montgomery Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Child Nutrition Program Assistant to support meal preparation, serving, and daily operations in our school cafeterias. This role emphasizes efficiency, cleanliness, and customer-friendly service.

You will work under the Child Nutrition Program Manager to ensure nutritious meals are delivered in a timely manner. Ideal candidates possess a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid food handler certification, and a background check.