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School Nutrition Assistant - 5 hours

Young World Physical Education, Dallas, GA, United States


School Nutrition Assistant - 5 hours
Paulding County Schools CROSSROADS MIDDLE - Dallas, Georgia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in PCSD Career Opportunities

Job Details
Job ID:

5671974

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Apr 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Jul 31, 2026

Job Description
Thank you for your interest in our School Nutrition Assistant - 5 hours position

Job Summary:

The School Nutrition Assistant - 5 hours is a vital and supportive member of the PCSD team, working collaboratively with educators, support staff, and administration to achieve the shared goal of ensuring all students receive the education they need to succeed both today and tomorrow. This role is performed within a school environment, overseen by the SNP Manager & School Principal, where teamwork and dedication to student success are paramount.

All staff are expected to fully adhere to the ethical standards set forth by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission, continuously demonstrating a strong understanding of the tasks and responsibilities their roles require. Moreover, they must embody the core belief that every action we take is driven by a commitment to the best interests of our students.

Position Title:

School Nutrition Program Assistant – School Based

Salary Schedule:

CLSS

Department:

School Nutrition Department

Job Code:

641000

Reports To:

School Nutrition Program Manager

Work Schedule:

184 days per year / hours may vary as assigned by Director of School Nutrition

Grade/Level:

A-1A

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Primary Function:

Assists in the preparation of various foods for cooking and serving through use of standardized recipes. Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English. Possess basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and percentages) to measure, count, calculate recipes & time, etc.

Working Conditions:

Physical Demands:

Food Service Environment

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate nutrition service equipment

Work extended periods in temperatures ranging from sub-zero to extremely hot.

Hearing and speaking to exchange information, seeing to monitor food quality and quantity.

Exposure to very hot foods, equipment, and metal objects; operate equipment that poses risk, loss, or injury.

Ability to repetitively lift items weighing up to 50 lbs.

Working around knives, slicers, or other sharp objects

Walk and stand on cement floor for extended periods of time

Exposure to cleaning chemicals in solution, aerosol, and powder/granular forms. Exposure to all types of foods.

Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling moderately heavy food trays, carts, materials and supplies as assigned by position

Reaching overhead, above shoulders and horizontally

Bending at waist, kneeling, or crouching, stoop, climb ladder

Qualifications:

Minimum of high school diploma or GED, preferred

90 Hours Substitute Training

30 Hours State Required Orientation for New Employee Course (ONE). On-going training/professional standards requirements.

The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

Essential Functions

Assists in the preparation of various foods for cooking and serving through use of standardized recipes.

Follows recipes to ensure the cost, nutrients, yield and customer satisfaction goals of menus are met.

Uses proper portion control measures to meet meal pattern and recipe guidelines.

Implements state and local health codes as they relate to food service

Organized and productive. Meets work quality and quantity expectations. Accomplishes tasks accurately and timely.

Cleans equipment and small wares, stores items securely and properly

Sweeps and cleans kitchen floors

Serves on the serving line; meets serving schedule deadlines.

Correctly utilizes and safely operates all food service equipment.

Practices good personal hygiene and sanitation standards; follows dress code and represents department in a professional manner.

Reports faulty equipment to Food Service Manager

Assists with checking in, dating, and recording temperatures of foods/supplies.

Assists with the unloading and storage of all foods and supplies

Meets USDA's Professional Standards training requirements. Participates in and attends all assigned in-service/training programs annually.

Performs necessary average lifting to 50 pounds

Participates in program promotions/marketing activities and provides excellent customer service.

Recognizes and appropriately records a reimbursable meal for all types of service.

Serves as cashier if trained and assigned

Implements the district procedure in handling all unusual collection procedures such as non-revenue meals, second meals and meal charges

Ensures adherence to good safety procedures

Adheres to legal statutes, organizational rules and community standards

Maintains successful working relationships with co-workers

Functions as a team worker

Manifests emotional stability and maturity in all phases of job performance.

Gets along positively with staff, supervisors and visitors.

Treats confidential information and sensitive situations with discretion and avoids gossip

Meets obligations with punctuality and maintains regular attendance

Works without constant direction

Communicates effectively both orally and in writing

Seeks to improve skills and knowledge

Uses time efficiently

Maintains effective physical setting for optimum job performance

Presents a professional image when representing Paulding County Schools through word, action and dress

Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or designee

Applicants will be selected for interview.

It is the policy of the Paulding County School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service.

Vacancies posted for a minimum of ten (10) calendar days. Emergency vacancies posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days.

The Paulding County School District uses the E-Verify system to verify eligibility for employment in the United States. Intellectual Disability

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$10,860.50 to $15,607 Per Year

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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