School Nutrition Assistant (Kitchen) - SKMS/SMES (2025-2026 School Year)

Harrisonburg City Public Schools•Harrisonburg, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

HARRISONBURG CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS JOB DESCRIPTION Position: School Nutrition Assistant Reports to: Cafeteria Manager and School Nutrition Program Director Contract: 180 Days Salary Scale: School Nutrition Assistant FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Revised: 6/2021 PRIMARY FUNCTION: To work under the general supervision of the school nutrition program manager in performing a variety of duties in the kitchen and service areas.

Requirements

Prefer some knowledge and experience in quantity food preparation and use of large kitchen equipment.
Have the interest and ability to learn and work in all areas of the school meal program.
Have the ability to work cooperatively with students and staff.
Experience working with individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, etc. preferred .
Ability to engage a diverse student population (racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic) in order to foster supportive relationships.

Responsibilities

Consistently display a neat and clean appearance through appropriate apparel and personal hygiene as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures.
Use and follow posted schedules, verbal instruction, and standardized recipes.
Prepare and serve all food according to instruction, health department regulations, and HACCP requirements.
Clean all areas of kitchen according to health department regulations.
Store all food according to health department regulations and HACCP requirements.
Follow all instructions when using kitchen equipment.
Cooperate with other employees, school staff, and students.
Attend educational and in-service programs and meetings as requested by the cafeteria manager and/or director.
Assist manager with promotional activities to encourage proper nutrition and participation in the school meal program.
Travels to all city schools as needed as requested by the cafeteria manager and/or school nutrition program director.
Perform other duties as assigned by the cafeteria manager and school nutrition program director.