School Nutrition Assistant
On-siteClimax, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
School Nutrition Assistant provides breakfast and lunch to students and staff, operating cafeteria equipment, serving meals, handling cashiering duties, and maintaining HACCP-compliant food safety practices. The role follows USDA and health regulations, requires the ability to work in a fast-paced team, communicate with customers, and adhere to written menus and schedules. Must be able to obtain a North Carolina Commercial Driver’s License with school bus certification and P&S endorsements if needed for bus-sub duties. Responsibilities include setup and organization of workstations, monitoring food and equipment temperatures, participating in trainings and school events, and supporting marketing promotions for students and the community.
Required Qualifications
- General knowledge of quantity food preparation and service
- General knowledge of the use and care of food preparation equipment
- Skill in the use of commercial food service utensils and equipment
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, students and school staff
- Able to maintain self-control
- Ability to maintain confidential records, including eligibility of students
- Ability to work with others in a close, fast paced environment
- Ability to address customers in a pleasant, courteous manner
- Basic ability to read, speak, and understand English
- Level of education necessary to be able to read and follow written food menus and work schedules.
Desired Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED
- Some experience working in a school cafeteria within the last five (5) years
- Ability to operate Point of Sale, including the use of computer software
- Able to obtain a North Carolina Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License with school bus certification and P&S endorsements
- Practice Follow sanitation procedures per HACCP guidelines
- Prepare food according to written and oral instructions
- Serve breakfast, lunch and a la carte items
- Handle cashiering responsibilities
- Replenish food and maintain clean serving areas
- Monitor food and equipment temperatures per HACCP guidelines
- Exhibit courtesy and understanding to all staff, students and customers
- Use all standardized work schedules
- Rotate stock
- Participate in all required training and staff development
- Exhibit professional behavior
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