School Nutrition Assistant 4 Hours

School Nutrition Assistant

Date Posted: 8/1/2025

Purpose of the position: To prepare and serve food in accordance with government rules and regulations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Strategic Goal Area I—Student Achievement

• Serves students healthy meals on a daily basis in order to support student learning.

Strategic Goal Area II—Stakeholder Engagement and Loyalty

• Works under the direction of the School Nutrition Manager/Assistant Manager.
• Demonstrates the ability to work with the school community.

Strategic Goal Area III—Efficient and Effective Operational Processes

• Practices proper procedures in food preparation, use and care of equipment, and personal habits to assure that sanitation standards are met.
• Follows standards of safety in preparing, storing, and serving food.
• Participates in implementing promotions related to the program.

Strategic Goal Area IV—Continuous System and School Improvement

• Attends job-related training classes and workshops (All employees must complete SL1 or O.N.E. class).

OTHER EXPECTATIONS

• Adhere to the Code of Ethics for Educators in Georgia.
• Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance /timeliness.
• Complete assignments and requirements on time and in compliance with directions.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and appropriate records.
• Maintain confidentiality of information and records for students and staff.

JOB STANDARDS

• Ninth grade education or HSE.
• Able to read, write, and follow instructions.
• Able to lift 30 pound loads and stand on hard floor surfaces 6-7 hours per day.
• Practice good personal hygiene.

CRITICAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE

• Ability to measure and weigh ingredients.
• Ability to follow directions both orally and written.
• Ability to compute basic math.
• Ability to work well with people.

JOB LOCATION

• Individual Schools

EQUIPMENT

• Cash register, Institutional Kitchen Equipment

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Name of evaluation instrument used for this job description

School Nutrition Assistant Job Performance Evaluation