School Nutrition Assistant (Kitchen) - HHS (2025-2026 School Year)

Harrisonburg City Public Schools • Harrisonburg, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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

• 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.
• Ability to engage a diverse student population (racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic) in order to foster supportive relationships.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds frequently.
• Stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals.
• Regular travel throughout the school and effectively interact with students, staff, and community members.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; and subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
• Regular contact with staff members is required.
• Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer some knowledge and experience in quantity food preparation and use of large kitchen equipment.
• Experience working with individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, etc. preferred.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed