Full-Time Child Nutrition Assistant

Full-Time Child Nutrition Assistant

Edgecombe County Public Schools, Tarboro, North Carolina

Job Description

Under general supervision, assist the manager in oversight of kitchen operations to ensure that students are served nutritious and attractive meals in a clean and caring atmosphere. Responsibilities include training, food production, food service activities, record management, and reporting functions. May serve as cook, cashier, server, or helper.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve meals according to standardized recipes, including special diet options.
• Use batch cooking methods and replenish warming cabinets and serving lines.
• Ensure safe and sanitary practices following HACCP and health department standards.
• Review menu and production records daily; order food items to meet portion sizes and production capacity.
• Assist in ordering, receiving, storing, and preparing food; check deliveries for invoice accuracy.
• Maintain storage compliance, cleanliness, and organization of food storage areas, performing monthly physical inventories.
• Provide student meal services, act as cashier, collect payments, and maintain financial integrity.
• Record and maintain accurate reports of daily and monthly financial, production, and activity records for student meal charges.
• Maintain accurate records of free and reduced meal rosters; screen applications.
• Assist with maintenance and sanitation of cafeteria equipment and cleaning.
• Wrap, label, and put away food after service; record leftovers.
• Take and record temperatures of food‑holding equipment.
• Assist with dating and storing deliveries; check deliveries.
• Follow workplace safety procedures and use PPE.
• Receive training on the time‑management system and demonstrate usage daily.
• Serve as Person in Charge (PIC) when the manager is absent, responsible for safe production, service, and handling of all food‑related matters.
• Establish positive relationships with students, staff, and the public; maintain dress and hygiene standards.
• Attend workshops, classes, and lectures to enhance food‑service knowledge.

Qualifications and Skills

• High School Diploma or GED preferred; 1–2 years of experience in institutional food preparation or childcare.
• Valid NC driver’s license required and completion of NC bus driver’s license requirements.
• Physical ability to operate commercial kitchen equipment and lift up to 50 lbs, exert up to 25 lbs force regularly, and stand for hours.
• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, TPHC, HACCP, storage methods, and equipment operation.
• Ability to follow recipes, calculate recipe extensions, and use computer for records.
• Ability to maintain financial records, record time, and operate a time‑management system.
• Strong interpersonal communication and customer‑service skills; ability to work effectively with diverse groups.
• Capability of working independently, exercising judgment, problem solving, and improving operations.

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 50 lbs; exert up to 25 lbs of force regularly; stand, bend, twist, lift, stoop, and reach overhead.

Additional Information

Additional related work may be required. The position involves varied roles and responsibilities directed by the manager. This description is not exhaustive of all duties required.