Child Nutrition Assistant - Silver Ranch Elementary

Position at Silver Ranch Elementary School beginning the 2026-2027 school year, following the school calendar and working 4 hours per day.

About the Role

The Child Nutrition Assistant supports food service activities at assigned locations, ensuring nutritional requirements are met and sanitary conditions are maintained.

Responsibilities

• Attend unit meetings, in-service training, and workshops to gather and convey job-related information.
• Maintain cleanliness of utensils, equipment, and food preparation and serving areas.
• Prepare food from scratch or prepared items to meet nutritional and meal requirements.
• Adjust food preparation amounts and recipes to minimize waste and meet meal requirements.
• Assess prepared foods for flavor, appearance, and temperature to ensure acceptance by students and staff.
• Verify the quantity, quality, and specifications of food items to meet health standards.
• Inventory food, condiments, and supplies to ensure availability for projected menu requirements.
• Maintain equipment and food service areas in compliance with health standards.
• Monitor kitchen and cafeteria areas to ensure a safe working environment.
• Perform functions of other nutritional services positions as requested for adequate staff coverage.
• Prepare foods and beverages to meet nutritional and health standards with appealing presentation.
• Report equipment malfunctions to maintain safe working conditions.
• Serve food items to meet nutritional requirements and requests of students and school personnel.
• Stock food, condiments, and supplies to maintain adequate quantities and security.
• Follow school policies and procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the effective operation of the work unit.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Job-related experience is required.
• Post-offer physical exam.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
• Participate in ongoing training as required.

Skills

• Adhering to safety practices.
• Operating commercial kitchen equipment.
• Using pertinent software applications.
• Basic math skills (fractions, percents, ratios).
• Knowledge of safety practices, food preparation, handling, and sanitation procedures.
• Ability to schedule activities, gather and collate data, and work flexibly with others.
• Operate equipment using standardized methods and set priorities while working as part of a team.
• Handle interruptions and work with diverse individuals.

Work Environment

• Work under direct supervision following standardized procedures.
• Provide information and advice to others.
• Operate within a defined budget.
• Physical demands include significant lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and fine finger dexterity.
• Requires 2% sitting, 50% walking, and 48% standing.
• Work under temperature extremes and conditions with exposure to risk of injury or illness.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt