Nutrition Services Assistant I

Beaverton School District; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Part time

Job summary

A local school district is hiring a part-time Nutrition Services Assistant I to assist with food preparation and service for students. This role involves ensuring meal quality, maintaining sanitary conditions, and adhering to food safety protocols. Candidates must possess a high school diploma, a valid Food Handlers Card, and demonstrate proficiency in basic math and English. The position offers opportunities for professional development and participation in wellness programs.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health and Welfare benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Must attend mandatory trainings outside regular hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist in meal preparation and service.
• Operate standard kitchen equipment safely.
• Maintain cleanliness of food service areas.

Skills

Ability to follow multi-step instructions

Basic math skills

Customer service skills

Food safety knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid Food Handlers Card

Tools

Kitchen equipment operation

NS software for meal accounting

Job description

Overview

Assignment Begin Date: 22-Jan-2026

Level: District/Department

Working Calendar: 182 Days - 10MOCL

I want to: Support

Salary: $17.83612 - $21.31661

Vacancy Notice Type: Classified

Start Time: 9:30 am

Position Category: Nutrition Services

End Time: 1:30 pm

School / Department Address: 10740 NE Walker Rd, Suite 1400, Hillsboro, OR 97006

Employment type: Part Time

Job Description: NUTRITION SERVICES ASSISTANT I — Nutrition Services Department

Purpose

The Nutrition Services Assistant I supports the Nutrition Services program by assisting in the preparation, service, and sales of meals to students in a sanitary, efficient, and customer-friendly manner.

Reports to: Nutrition Services Field Supervisor

Nature & Scope

The Nutrition Services Assistant I works independently following standardized routines under the direction of the Nutrition Services Lead. The work requires strict adherence to policies, procedures, and regulations. The incumbent interfaces and problem-solves with students, school administrative staff, nutrition services colleagues, teachers, and non-licensed school staff. Because this job involves frequent interaction with students and parents, the position requires a high level of professional decorum, calm, and the ability to act as a role model to young people. The incumbent does not have supervisory responsibilities but may provide guidance and assistance to regular, temporary, or substitute employees, as required.

Essential Job Functions

• Conducts oneself in the best interest of students, in accordance with the highest traditions of public education and in support of the District’s mission.
• Prepares and serves appropriate quantities of food in a timely manner, assuring proper quality and quantity of food prepared.
• Prepares and assembles a variety of hot and cold entrées, fruits, vegetables, and other foods.
• Follows written menus, production records, and production standards.
• Follows recipes for consistent quality and cost-effectiveness. Provides feedback to Leads regarding recipes.
• Prepares food service facilities for the serving of food.
• Minimizes waste.
• Operates standard kitchen equipment such as a cash register, oven, steamer, dishwasher, food warmer, steam-jacketed kettle, steam table, and wrapping/sealing machine following proper procedures.
• Ensures serving lines are properly stocked with adequate food, beverages, and supplies.
• Serves food from a steam table or cold counter.
• Follows HACCP SOPs for food safety and sanitation in receiving and storage of supplies, food preparation, service, storage, disposal, or donation of leftovers, and cleaning/maintaining equipment and work areas.
• Counts money for the till and prepares money boxes or cash registers with the appropriate amount and denominations of change.
• Performs cashier functions using NS software: records meal accounting and sales data, verifies checks, closes the till, and reconciles with Lead.
• Completes and maintains daily and weekly records of meals and beverages served and foods leftover. Maintains required records for meal production accounting.
• Washes and cleans cafeteria tables.
• Washes and stores equipment, pots, pans, trays, and other food service items; lifts moderately heavy objects.
• Provides inventory and product usage information to Lead for ordering and record-keeping; assists in counting supplies for monthly physical inventory.
• Assists other personnel to support them in completing their work activities.
• Assists with training of new employees, parent volunteers, and student helpers.
• Monitors equipment operation and reports concerns and needs as required.
• Participates in required hours of annual continuing education, per federal law.
• Maintains effective working relationships with department and school staff and with diverse communities.
• Complies with procedures outlined in applicable policies and handbooks.

The statements reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job and should not be considered all-inclusive. Individuals may be asked to perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must pass a required physical examination.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Must be able to read, understand, and follow multi-step written and verbal instructions in English.
• Must be able to perform basic math sufficient to complete routine computations.
• Must possess a valid Food Handlers Card.
• Must be able to record data.
• Must possess uncorrected or corrected visual acuity of 20/40 in both eyes.
• Must be able to attend mandatory trainings, scheduled in-services, and educational events outside regular hours.
• Must possess basic familiarity with working with a computer for data entry and e-mail.

Working Conditions

The Nutrition Services Assistant I works primarily in an industrial school kitchen and also in the cafeteria. The environment is often loud and involves exposure to hot surfaces, steam, cold temperatures in cooler/freezer areas, cleaning solvents, and vibration from equipment. Potential hazards include chemicals, fumes, communicable diseases, sharp objects, power/hand-operated equipment, pinch points, odors, and slippery surfaces.

Physical demands include standing/walking most of the workday, with moderate to fast-paced movement to meet timelines. The job includes lifting up to 50 lbs and other related tasks as described.

Work Year & Union

Work Year: 180 days, plus in-service and training.

Bargaining Unit: OSEA

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Date Approved: February 10, 2016

Date Revised: February 10, 2016

Benefits

We invite you to visit Beaverton’s Benefits Website to learn more about our benefits package, which includes:

• Paid Time Off: Paid vacation days, sick leave, emergency and personal business leave.
• Health and Welfare: Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Assistance program and wellness programs.
• Retirement: PERS, 403(b) and 457(b) options.
• Life Insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement: up to 12 quarter-hour credits per cycle.
• Professional Development: Time for job-related development.
• Mentor Programs: Mentors for new administrators.
• Bilingual Proficiency & Other Stipends: for Spanish proficiency; phone & mileage stipends.
• Contract-based rules may apply.

Vacancy Availability

Both Internal & External

Closing Date

22-Jan-2026

EEO: The Beaverton School District maintains a policy of equal opportunity. There will be no discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, veteran status, genetic information, or disability in any educational programs, activities, or employment.