2027)

Lenoir County Public Schools•Kinston, NC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Child Nutrition Assistant works in a school cafeteria as a cashier and/or prepares and serves meals and other food. The position involves operating a computer; collecting, counting, and recording payments for meals and other food products; and assisting with meal preparation and service. The employee also helps with cleaning and janitorial tasks and reports to the Cafeteria Manager. The role may be assigned to elementary, middle, or high schools. The work takes place in a kitchen environment and may involve travel from school to school for work purposes. The position is listed for 30 hours, at Pay Grade 52, with an hourly rate of $15.05–$16.77. The start date is January 4, 2027.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Maintain an acceptable attendance record and be punctual.
Able to work in a kitchen environment involving temperature extremes, prolonged standing, loud noises, lifting up to 40 pounds, and travel from school to school for work purposes.

Nice To Haves

Food service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare, cook, and serve meals, salads, and à la carte items, including entrees, vegetables, and side dishes, using standardized recipes.
Prepare meals for special diets according to recipes or other instructions provided.
Follow established procedures for collecting, reporting, and accounting for fees for meals and other food products.
Assist with preparing and serving breakfasts, lunches, and other foods as appropriate.
Serve meals on time and provide quick, pleasant customer service while working with cafeteria staff to maintain a pleasant eating environment.
Follow HAACP and TILT procedures to ensure safe food preparation and service.
Clean kitchen areas, equipment, and utensils to maintain sanitation standards; wash pots, pans, serving utensils, and silverware by hand or machine.
Perform housekeeping duties, which may include sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning dining-area furniture, taking garbage to the dumpster, and cleaning the kitchen restroom.
Assist with putting away stock and, when assigned, checking in deliveries.
Assist with counting physical inventory.
Take and record temperatures of foods and food-holding equipment, including freezers, coolers, and warming equipment.
Follow workplace safety procedures and help ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and sanitation standards.
Work with other Child Nutrition staff to resolve problems and support day-to-day operations.
Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.
Assist with special events and projects as assigned or requested.
Perform other related work as required.