School Nutrition Program Worker - Food Service Lead

Montgomery Public Schools; Wicksburg (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston County Schools is seeking a Child Nutrition Program Worker to support school meal services with a focus on food preparation, serving, and maintaining sanitation. You will operate kitchen equipment, assist in various food-service areas, and collaborate with staff to ensure safe, healthy meals for students.

The role requires adherence to regulations, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and commitment to confidentiality and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; background clearance required.
• Experience in school food services preferred.
• Must meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama statutes and State Board of Education regulations.

Responsibilities

• Performs work in the school food service facility in accordance with regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Prepares and serves food as assigned.
• Performs custodial, dish room, serving area, and/or storeroom duties as assigned.
• Maintains high standards of sanitation and work safety.
• Operates and maintains food service equipment in a safe and skillful manner.
• Maintains an effective working relationship with the manager and other employees.
• Provides cordial and professional service to students and others.
• Works in any position in the department as directed by the manager.
• Directs and supervises work of others as assigned by the manager.
• Communicates effectively with the public, staff members, students, parents, administrators, and other contact persons using tact and good judgment.
• Follows attendance, punctuality, and proper dress rules.
• Ensures adherence to good safety standards.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters.
• Models and maintains high ethical standards.
• Demonstrates initiative in the performance of assigned responsibilities.
• Maintains expertise in assigned area to fulfill project goals and objectives.
• Participates successfully in the training programs offered to increase skill and proficiency related to assignment.
• Keeps the supervisor informed of potential problems or unusual events.
• Responds to inquiries and concerns in a timely manner.
• Exhibits interpersonal skills to work as an effective team member.
• Demonstrates support for the school system and its goals and priorities.
• Demonstrates initiative in identifying potential problems or opportunities for improvement.
• Assumes other reasonable and equitable job-related duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Skills

Follow instructions

Effective working relationships

Professional service

Sanitation & safety

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Houston County Schools is seeking a Child Nutrition Program Worker to support school meal services with a focus on food preparation, serving, and maintaining sanitation. You will operate kitchen equipment, assist in various food-service areas, and collaborate with staff to ensure safe, healthy meals for students.

The role requires adherence to regulations, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and commitment to confidentiality and teamwork.