Area 1 Elementary School_Food Service Assistant (Montgomery ES) 2026-2027

Assistant, School Nutrition

Montgomery Elementary School is seeking an experienced School Nutrition Assistant. The successful candidate must show evidence of an understanding of procedures for preparing high-quality food and must follow established sanitation and safety procedures. They should have the ability to work well with others and have excellent customer service skills.

Prepare and cook nutritious meals, serve students and staff, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and perform cashier duties. Ensure timely service and adherence to health and safety standards while working under direct supervision as an entry-level individual contributor.

Essential Job Duties:

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals, including breakfast, lunch, and after-school snacks, ensuring the dietary needs of students and staff are met.
• Manage cashiering duties by processing transactions, maintaining accurate financial records, and reconciling total payments received with sales.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness by sanitizing work areas and equipment while adhering to health and safety standards.
• Implement meal management programs to accurately plan and prepare meals in collaboration with managers.
• Maintain inventory control by receiving supplies, stocking items appropriately, conducting monthly checks, and monitoring food temperatures for safety compliance.
• Collaborate with team members to perform various functions within the kitchen efficiently.
• Communicate effectively with students and parents about lunch accounts.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications: High school diploma with 0 - 3 years of experience required. Experience in institutional food service is preferred.