Student Nutrition Assistant - 4.5 hours

Unified School District No•Mill Creek, KS

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Student Nutrition Assistant prepares food according to recipes or instructions; cares for, cleans, and properly stores equipment; observes health and sanitation regulations; receives, unpacks, stores, and rotates food and supply stocks; serves food to students and staff; and washes and sanitizes dishes, serving areas, coolers, preparation surfaces, and equipment. The assistant must attend the Food Safety Basics Class as required and complete it within two months of hire. Other duties may be assigned by the Student Nutrition Kitchen Manager. This position is at Mill Creek Middle School for the 2026–2027 school year. The schedule is 4.5 hours per day, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The starting salary is $15.60 per hour, commensurate with experience. USD 232 offers an excellent benefits package; further details are available on the district benefits page.

Requirements

Able to work harmoniously with others.
Maintain high standards of sanitation and personal cleanliness.
Have reliable references.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Pass standardized strength and agility testing, including lifting up to 50 pounds.
Complete the Food Safety Basics Class within two months of hire.
Have a current TB test; a copy of results from a test taken within the past 12 months is acceptable. If the test is more than one year old, a new test is required, at the employee’s expense.
Submit a pre-employment physical before the first day of work.

Responsibilities

Prepare foods from recipes or instructions.
Care for, clean, and properly store equipment.
Observe health and sanitation regulations.
Attend the Food Safety Basics Class as required.
Receive, unpack, store, and rotate food and supply stocks.
Serve food to students and staff.
Wash and sanitize dishes, serving areas, coolers, preparation surfaces, and equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Student Nutrition Kitchen Manager.