School Nutrition Services Assistant: Impactful Meal Prep

St. Joseph School District; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph School District seeks a Food Service/ Nutrition Services worker to prepare and serve meals to students and staff under the district’s Nutrition Services program.

The role emphasizes compliance with local, state, and federal nutritional guidelines and requires regular attendance and reliable performance. The position supports stocking, food preparation, and serving, with responsibilities that include menu implementation, sanitation, and coordination with supervisors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of relevant work experience preferred.
• FLSA: Non-Exempt.
• Salary is per the Nutrition Services Salary Schedule.
• Terms of Employment: 9 Month.

Responsibilities

• Attend work regularly and punctually.
• Arrange food and beverages for serving to students and staff.
• Stock food, condiments and supplies to maintain adequate quantities and security.
• Attend meetings and trainings for information to perform job functions.
• Maintain sanitary conditions in utensils, equipment, and areas.
• Cook food from scratch to meet nutritional requirements.
• Implement menu plans to meet daily nutritional requirements.
• Inspect items for quantity, quality and health standards.
• Inventory food, condiments and supplies for meeting menus.
• Maintain sanitary kitchen and cafeteria areas.
• Monitor kitchen and cafeteria safety and cleanliness.
• Perform other nutritional services duties as assigned.
• Prepare food and beverages to meet nutrition and menu requirements.
• Report equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
• Respond to inquiries from students, staff and the public.
• Serve food items to meet nutritional requirements and requests.
• Other assigned duties.

Skills

Experience 1-3 years

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

St. Joseph School District seeks a Food Service/ Nutrition Services worker to prepare and serve meals to students and staff under the district’s Nutrition Services program.

The role emphasizes compliance with local, state, and federal nutritional guidelines and requires regular attendance and reliable performance. The position supports stocking, food preparation, and serving, with responsibilities that include menu implementation, sanitation, and coordination with supervisors.