Child Nutrition Assistant I -3.5 hours per day - 2025/2026 School Year

The job of Child Nutrition-Assistant I was established for the purpose/s of providing support to the educational process at an assigned food service location with specific responsibilities for preparing and serving food items to students and/or school personnel; and maintaining food service facilities in a safe and sanitary condition.


This job reports to Child Nutrition Supervisor or Child Nutrition Specialist.

• Organizes and handles prepared foods at assigned locations for the purposes of serving to students and staff.
• May assemble and package prepared food for the purpose of transporting depending on work location.
• May assist in the collection of money for the purpose of completing sales transaction.
• May assist with inventory and food service deliveries.
• Assist in the maintenance of equipment storage food preparation and serving areas in a sanitary condition for the purpose of complying with current health standards.
• Washes sanitizes kitchen cleans kitchen areas surfaces and serving areas cleans utensils equipment as required for sanitary conditions.
• Assist in the operation of kitchen equipment (e.g. dishwasher equipment mixers etc.) for the purpose of preparing meals and/or keeping equipment sanitized.
• Assist in the preparation of food and beverage items for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional and projected meal requirements.
• Reports equipment malfunctions for the purpose of notifying supervisor of need for repair and/or replacement.
• Serves one or more items of food for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements and/or requests of students and school personnel.

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Experience Six months experience in handling of foods in a cafeteria or restaurant setting preferred.
Education High School diploma or equivalency.

Possession of or ability and qualifications to obtain the Food Safety Certificate listed below; within 12 months of appointment and failure to do so will result in termination.

Required Testing
Pre-employment Proficiency Test
Pre-employment Physical exam

Certificates
Food Safety Certification
Valid CDL

Clearances
DOJ/FBI Background Clearance
TB Clearance
Physical Demands(D)

Skills Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks using existing skills. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; and operating equipment found in a commercial kitchen.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; read and follow instructions; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: safety practices and procedures; quantify food preparation and handling; and sanitation practices.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing specific defined processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals; work with specific job-related data; and utilize job-related equipment. Some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: working as part of a team; working with interruptions;communication with persons of diverse backgrounds; patient and flexible.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organizations services.

Classified Salary Schedule - Range 11
Classified Work Calendar - 204 days
Current Opening - 3.5 hours per day
Location - to be determined