School Nutrition Kitchen Specialist

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Tuscaloosa City Schools is seeking a Child Nutrition Program Assistant to support meal preparation and service in a school kitchen. The role requires basic literacy, the ability to perform simple math, and the capacity to follow detailed preparation methods for food handling.

The position involves standing for extended periods, lifting moderate loads, and performing kitchen tasks in a hot/cold environment while maintaining safety and sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• Must read and follow oral and written instructions.
• Must perform basic mathematics.
• Must learn prescribed preparation methods for handling food.

Responsibilities

• Prepare school meals: set up, cook, clean, wash, mop and maintain inventory.
• Learn to operate equipment and follow safety procedures.
• Keep records and complete production logs as required.
• Adhere to dress code and health guidelines.
• Attend in-service training and work with a positive attitude.

Skills

Read and follow instructions

Basic math

Manual dexterity

Food handling basics

Ability to stand long periods

Fine motor skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Tuscaloosa City Schools is seeking a Child Nutrition Program Assistant to support meal preparation and service in a school kitchen. The role requires basic literacy, the ability to perform simple math, and the capacity to follow detailed preparation methods for food handling.

The position involves standing for extended periods, lifting moderate loads, and performing kitchen tasks in a hot/cold environment while maintaining safety and sanitation standards.