Child Nutrition Associate I

Openings as of 8/8/2025

Child Nutrition Associate I

JobID: 4576

Position Type:
Child Nutrition/Associate I


Date Posted:
8/8/2025


Location:
Middle School


Date Available:
ASAP


Closing Date:
Open Until Filled


JOB ID: 4576 - Child Nutrition Associate I - Part-time position beginning ASAP.

Location: Middle School

Scheduled Hours/days: 3 hours/day. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. M, T, TH, F: 10:30 am-1:30 pm W.
This position may also include an annual offer for summer employment. In cases when summer employment is not offered or is not comparable to school-year employment, an employee in this position may have access to unemployment insurance during the summer break, depending on individual circumstances as determined by the state agency.

Qualifications: H.S. Diploma or equivalent. Successful completion and certification of ServSafe training, or district-determined equivalent, by the end of the six-month probationary period. Must be renewed every 5 years.

Pay Rate/Range: $23.06/hour.

Compensation/Benefits/Perks: An employee earns one hour of sick and safe time for every 30 hours worked and can earn a maximum of 48 hours each year.

Deadline: Open Until Filled -- (8/08/2025) EOE - Employment is contingent upon completion of a background check and a required pre-work screening test.

Job Summary:
Under the general direction of the Child Nutrition Director and the daily guidance of the Child Nutrition Manager, the Child Nutrition Associate I performs a variety of duties to assist in the setup and serving of food and cleaning and sanitation of the child nutrition operation. This classification represents the first level within a three-level classification series of Child Nutrition Associates. This classification differs from that of Child Nutrition II in that the Child Nutrition Associate I represents the entry level within the series, where the incumbents are primarily engaged in the serving and setting up of food and cleaning of pots, pans, and kitchen areas. This classification is expected to learn, train, and back up other areas and assignments within the kitchen with increased experience and as delegated by the Child Nutrition Manager.

Responsibilities:
Follow and maintain standards of cleanliness and sanitation.
• Comply with expectations for appearance and personal hygiene.
• Follow proper procedures for handling various food items.
• Keep work surfaces, counters, tabletops, chairs, and sinks clean.
• Clean and sanitize pots, pans, and utensils used in meal preparation and serving.
• Sweep and mop kitchen, storage, and lunch room areas.
• Dispose of boxes, cans, and other waste items according to established procedures.
• Ensure that the kitchen meets health and safety laws and regulations.

Serve food, ensuring correct portions are given out and that health and safety standards are met.
• Keep serving lines running smoothly - including ensuring food is kept at proper temperatures.
• Replenish food lines, as needed.

Assist in the preparation of food items.
• Assist with and/or prepare menu and/or a la carte food items.
• Cover, label, date, and store food items appropriately.
• Follow HACCP established procedures.

Set up, break down, and replenish food and supply items for food lines or storage areas.
• Set up food items, condiments, and supplies for serving lines.
• Replenish food and supply items on various food lines and/or a la carte lines as needed.
• Replenish coolers with appropriate foods and beverages.
• Break down serving lines.




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