School Nutrition Assistant (2026-2027 SY), Locust Grove Elementary

School Nutrition Assistant

Position Title: School Nutrition Assistant Division: Financial Services/School Nutrition Reports To: School Nutrition Manager (School-Level) FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Salary Schedule: N3 Work Days: 183/6 hours per day Prepare, cook, serve, and store food in accordance with accepted institutional procedures and Health Department Requirements; adhere to all meal accountability procedures including cashiering.

Essential Duties:

• Prepare, cook, and serve food in accordance with accepted institutional and HACCP procedures.
• Follow daily production schedules, including preparing recipes as written.
• Clean all utensils and equipment used, dispose of garbage and mop assigned floor areas.
• Utilize left-over food as directed by the manager and store all food items properly.
• Utilize and maintain equipment as trained.
• Follow approved instructions for chemical use in the operation of the program.
• Adhere to Federal, State, and Local policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Adhere to Classified Employees Work Rules and School Nutrition Personnel and Uniform Standards.
• Demonstrate ability to improve job-related skills and take pride in serving students.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information concerning students and staff.
• Complete all required training including, but not limited to, annual local training and 30 hour Orientation for Nutrition Employees.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by appropriate administrator.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or state-approved High School Equivalency (HSE), preferred.
• Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and strong professional reputation.
• Ability to abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.
• Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work.
• Ability to be at the physical worksite.
• Must be able to properly and consistently supervise students, particularly during emergency situations.
• Ability to work in conditions with extreme cold or heat.
• Must perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting. Some kneeling required.
• Must perform routine physical activities such as bending and lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds.
• Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communications are essential factors in performing required tasks.

Job Info:

• Job Identification 2633
• Job Category Operational Support
• Posting Date 08/27/2026, 04:00 PM
• Degree Level No Formal Education
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Locust Grove Elementary School