School Nutrition & Food Service Associate I

Covington Independent Public Schools; Covington (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Covington Independent Public School District in Covington, KY is seeking a Nutrition Service Assistant I at Ninth District Elementary School. The role supports meal service for students and staff, performing routine food service duties and cashier tasks.

Responsibilities include preparing facilities, serving meals, maintaining sanitary conditions, handling cash, and following health regulations. The position is on-site, with the school calendar noting 183 days; training in state certification is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED as required by Kentucky law.
• Must complete training for certification of beginning school food service personnel.
• Knowledge of sanitation, basic math and cashiering skills.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and work with others.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food service facilities for serving; set out trays and heat meals.
• Wash and prepare eating/serving areas; maintain cleanliness.
• Maintain sanitary conditions and operate kitchen equipment.
• Count money, use cash registers and provide correct change.
• Assist in storing leftovers and disposing of garbage.
• Follow health and sanitation regulations and work with others.

Skills

Basic math proficiency

Cash handling

Interpersonal skills

Lifting heavy objects

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certification under 702 KAR 6:045

Tools

Cash register

Steam table equipment

Job description

Covington Independent Public School District in Covington, KY is seeking a Nutrition Service Assistant I at Ninth District Elementary School. The role supports meal service for students and staff, performing routine food service duties and cashier tasks.

Responsibilities include preparing facilities, serving meals, maintaining sanitary conditions, handling cash, and following health regulations. The position is on-site, with the school calendar noting 183 days; training in state certification is