Child Nutrition Assistant I

Position Type:
Child Nutrition/Child Nutrition Assistant I

Date Posted:
9/2/2026

Location:
Graham Middle School

Closing Date:
09/11/2026
This is a temporary position from September 2026 to November 30, 2026

Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday
7 hours/day; 35 hours/week
6:30am - 2:00pm

Compensation:
Salary Range: $24.03/hour - $32.21/hour (New employees to the District, no higher than Step 6 $30.66)
*Based on the 2026-27 Classified Salary Schedule

Position Description
The Child Nutrition Assistant I, with clear direction, performs general duties in a kitchen, snack bar, or
receiving school.


Education/Experience
High school diploma or equivalent combination of training and experience. Certification by California
Food Services Association (CSFSA) may be substituted for educational requirements.


Skills/Abilities
• Understand and follow verbal and written directions
• Operate common food service appliances
• Ability to learn simple cooking and baking skills
• Read and communicate at a level sufficient to fulfill the duties being performed
• Accept money, make change, and maintain accurate records of same
• Maintain cooperative working relationships
• Prepare high quality food appropriate to the needs of children
• Keep routine records and reports
• Exhibit manual dexterity and perform moderately heavy manual tasks
• Attend relevant training classes and workshops
• Ability to operate food service related computers and software
• Possess interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
• Possess Serve/Safe Certifications or attend required training


Knowledge
• Of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary
• Of methods of preparing, cooking and baking a wide variety of foods in large quantities
• Of care and use of standard food service appliances
• Of basic math and reading skills needed to complete required duties
• Of sanitation and safety procedures related to food preparation, serving and storage


Examples of Duties & Responsibilities
• Prepares, packages and serves food
• Washes dishes and/or operates dishwasher
• Replenishes food and condiments as needed for site
• Responsible for the cleanliness of work area following each task
• Assists in requisitioning, receiving, and storing of food and supplies
• Assists in maintaining proper care of equipment and sanitation of the kitchen
• Assists with inventory
• Acts as cashier in cafeteria or at receiving school; records lunch counts; prepares daily cash report
• Collects and counts money and prepares daily bank deposit slip and daily computer reports
• Screens student applications for Free/Reduced; send forms to Central kitchen ? Heats and serves
pre-packed lunches
• Monitors student meal accounts and prepares report of negative and/or low balances for student meal
accounts
• Records lunch counts, prepares daily cash report
• Performs other related duties as assigned


ADA Profile
Hearing and speaking to exchange information and seeing to read reports and verify accuracy;
standing for extended periods of time; walking; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer
and related equipment; lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling moderately heavy objects as assigned by
position; reaching overhead, above shoulders and horizontally; bending at the waist, kneeling or
crouching; seeing to monitor food quality and quantity.


Supervised by: Child Nutrition Supervisor and/or Site Administrator
Evaluated by: Child Nutrition Supervisor and/or Site Administrator