School Nutrition Assistant (2026-2027 SY), Ola Middle

Henry County Schools•McDonough, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The School Nutrition Assistant works in the Financial Services/School Nutrition division and reports to the School Nutrition Manager at the school level. The position prepares, cooks, serves, and stores food according to accepted institutional procedures, HACCP procedures, and Health Department requirements, and follows meal accountability procedures, including cashiering. The position is listed for the 2026–2027 school year at Ola Middle, with 183 work days and six hours per day. It is non-exempt and follows the SNA salary schedule. The role includes following production schedules and recipes, cleaning and maintaining utensils and equipment, managing food and leftovers as directed, and using chemicals according to approved instructions. The assistant follows applicable policies, work rules, and uniform standards; maintains confidentiality; completes required training; and performs other duties as assigned. The job requires regular attendance, work at the physical worksite, and the ability to supervise students, including during emergencies.

Requirements

High school diploma or state-approved High School Equivalency (HSE) is preferred.
Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and a strong professional reputation.
Ability to abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.
Regular, predictable, and reliable attendance.
Ability to work at the physical worksite.
Ability to properly and consistently supervise students, particularly during emergency situations.
Ability to work in conditions with extreme cold or heat.
Ability to perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting; some kneeling is required.
Ability to perform routine physical activities, including bending and lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds.
Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communication abilities essential to performing required tasks.

Responsibilities

Prepare, cook, and serve food in accordance with accepted institutional and HACCP procedures.
Follow daily production schedules, including preparing recipes as written.
Clean utensils and equipment, dispose of garbage, and mop assigned floor areas.
Use leftover food as directed by the manager and store food items properly.
Use and maintain equipment as trained.
Follow approved instructions for chemical use in program operations.
Follow Federal, State, and Local policies, procedures, and regulations.
Follow Classified Employees Work Rules and School Nutrition Personnel and Uniform Standards.
Improve job-related skills and take pride in serving students.
Maintain confidentiality of information concerning students and staff.
Complete required training, including annual local training and the 30-hour Orientation for Nutrition Employees.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by an appropriate administrator.