Site Assistant - Job#4626

School Board of Highlands County; Sebring (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

School Board of Highlands County in Sebring, FL, is seeking a Site Assistant in the Food & Nutrition Services program to support daily operations, maintain safety standards, and assist with inventory and food preparation.

The role reports to the Food & Nutrition Manager, operates the point of sale system, trains staff, and ensures timely production and service for meals. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and two years' related experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in school nutrition or SBHC Food & Nutrition programs.
• Ability to operate cash registers and point-of-sale systems.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Commitment to sanitation and safety protocols.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Directly responsible to the Food & Nutrition Manager for completing duties to standard.
• Maintain sanitation and safety rules and regulations.
• Assist with food service operations during emergencies or peak times.
• Interact courteously with the public and coordinate with staff.
• Prepare, portion, and store food according to recipes and menus.
• Operate the point of sale system and assist with ordering/inventory.

Skills

Food service experience

Cash handling

Verbal & written communication

Safety & sanitation

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Site Assistant - Job#4626

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Job Details

Job ID: 5918062
Application Deadline: Sep 21, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: Sep 08, 2026 7:06 PM (UTC)

Job Description

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY

POSITION TITLE: Site Assistant

ASSIGNMENT: Site Assistant - Food & Nutrition Services

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) years documented experience in SBHC Food & Nutrition or four (4) years documented equivalent experience
• Knowledge of computer, cash register, and food processing equipment as related to departmental job functions
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantlyto move objects
• Ability to reach, stretch, bend, stoop or kneel to handle, lift or move objects from floor level to 6 feet above floor level
• Ability to walk or stand for periods of four (4) continuous hours
• Ability to work in under the following environmental conditions:
  • The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions. There is protection from weather conditions but not necessarily fromtemperature changes.
  • The worker is subject to extreme cold. Temperatures are below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour.
  • The worker is subject to extreme heat. Temperatures are above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour.
  • The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.
  • The worker is subject to hazards. This includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electricalcurrent, working on scaffolding and high places, and exposure to high heat or chemicals.
• Satisfactory clearance of a criminal history records check and drug screening

ADDITIONAL DESIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

None at this time

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly responsible to the Food & Nutrition Manager for satisfactory completion of all assigned duties (oral or written), performed to the established standard
• Responsible to the Food & Nutrition Manager for observance of sanitation and safety rules and regulations
• Assists with necessary food service operations during times of emergency
• Deals courteously with the public and maintains an effective working relationship with managers and other employees
• Maintains high standard of work habits, sanitation and safety
• Adheres strictly to the Handbook for School Food & Nutrition Personnel and all guidelines set forth by The School Board of Highlands County Board policy
• Prepares food and / or baked goods as directed by the Food & Nutrition Manager
• Strictly follows recipes and production planning sheets
• Obtains, weighs and measures products from storage areas in a timely manner to ensure present and future menus are prepared correctly
• Plans production with Food & Nutrition Manager to ensure food is prepared in a timely manner, avoiding excessive holding of food
• Direct and train general workers assigned by the Food & Nutrition Manager to assist in food preparation
• Packages and store food products in accordance with food safety standards and advises manager of amounts to be worked into future menus
• Monitors serving line to ensure enough food is available for service and replaces depleted food with fresh product
• Operates point of sale system
• Assists Food & Nutrition Manager with ordering and inventory of products and services utilized by the Food & Nutrition operation
• Assumes responsibility for the Food & Nutrition operation in the absence of the Food & Nutrition Manager or Assistant Manager
• Will take appropriate hours of annual continuing education/training as required by USDA Professional Standards or other such agencies.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

Other duties as assigned by supervising manager and/or administrator

TERM:

Length of contract and number of hours worked are determined by specific allocation as approved annually during planning-budgeting process

APPRAISAL:

Performance will be appraised annually in accordance with School Board policies

PAY GRADE:

According to the School Board of Highlands County Non-instructional Bargaining Support Personnel Salary Schedule

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Except as provided by law, The School Board of Highlands County shall not on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, political or religious beliefs, national or ethnic origin, or genetic information, exclude individuals from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity in any employment condition or practice, or be denied equal access to school facilities if the organization is The Boy Scouts of America or other patriotic youth groups.

Reformatted 1/2008
APA Approved 7/28/2015
Modified 5/9/2016
Board Approved 4/25/2017
Modified 8/19/2021

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL PERSONNEL:

All applicants for positions offered by the School Board of Highlands County will be evaluated for possession of the following personal qualities:

• Honesty, dependability, punctuality, accuracy, and diligence on the job
• Ability to relate well to fellow workers, parents, students, and the general public
• Habits of dress, grooming, and personal conduct suitable to the work site and school environment
• Willingness to use professional practices appropriate to public service and school settings
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately, orally and in writing
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral directions
• Ability to access, organize, and maintain information needed in the performance of specific work tasks
• Willingness to become totally familiar with and to comply with school district policies, procedures, rules, and functions
• Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity and to district expectations governing equity, non-discrimination, and equal opportunity
• Willingness to complete in-service training needed to enhance and update job performance over a period of service

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process.
To request accommodations, please contact:
Carla Ball, Director of Human Resources
426 School Street
Sebring, FL 33870
863-471-5555
[e-mail]

CLEARINGHOUSE INFORMATION: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Position Type: Full-time

Contact Information

• Carla Ball
• 426 School Street
• Sebring, Florida 33870
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]