Child Nutrition Worker

Alma School District•Alma, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Child Nutrition Worker performs routine manual tasks in food preparation and service, and cleans and maintains food service areas. The position works under the supervision of the Child Nutrition Kitchen Manager at Alma High School. The role supports a positive and inviting experience for students, parents, and faculty while following standardized recipes, established food preparation procedures, state and federal serving regulations, and the district Food Safety Plan. The position is for the 2026–27 school year and has a 183-day contract.

Requirements

Education equivalent to high school graduation, supplemented by coursework and training in food service operations.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to participate in preparing large quantities of food.
Ability to safely and effectively operate food preparation equipment and appliances.
Ability to make arithmetical calculations.
Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with people contacted in the performance of duties.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods.
Ability to handle cooking tools and operate kitchen appliances.
Ability to push, carry, and lift boxes, sacks of food, pots, and pans weighing up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

Cooperate with the Child Nutrition Kitchen Manager to provide a positive and inviting experience for students, parents, and faculty.
Prepare food by washing, chopping, cutting, assembling, sorting, and mixing it as assigned, following standardized recipes and established procedures.
Serve food as assigned during serving periods in accordance with mandated state and federal regulations.
Clean equipment, storage, and work areas throughout the workday, including sweeping, mopping, and disposing of trash.
Store food properly before, during, and after serving.
Wash dishes and utensils.
Operate mechanical equipment properly and safely.
Follow work schedules assigned by the kitchen manager.
Practice acceptable health and work habits as outlined in the district Food Safety Plan.
Attend and participate in required in-service training.
Report needed supplies and equipment malfunctions to the kitchen manager to support inventory and timely repair work orders.
Attend work regularly and routinely to avoid disruption to district operations.
Perform other duties as assigned by the kitchen manager.
Participate in daily kitchen cleanup, including sweeping, mopping, washing dishes, and disposing of daily trash bags.