2026/27 Child Nutrition Worker - Spring Canyon Middle School

Nebo School District is located in south Utah County, services nearly 45,000 students in grades PreK-12, and employs over 4300 people. Our vision is to: engage students as active participants in school and in the community; empower students to acquire and develop knowledge, skills, and talents; collaborate to promote safety, student involvement and achievement; and prepare students to succeed in school and life. Classified Position Child Nutrition Worker. Lane 1 - $17.70 per hour, 3.92 hours per day, 5 days per week, 177 days per year. Must be at least 18 years of age to apply. There are no benefits with this position. Start Time: 9:20 - 1:45. We’re on the lookout for an energetic and upbeat team member to help prepare and serve hot, delicious meals to our students. If you love bringing smiles to kids’ faces, thrive in a fast‑paced environment, and enjoy working with a supportive team, this is the perfect fit for you. Computer skills, the ability to lift items, be on your feet for extended amounts of time, and a can‑do attitude are all must‑haves. Punctuality is a must as we gear up to help our students have a great start to their school day. Placement on the salary schedule will be reviewed by a supervisor and finalized through the Human Resources and Payroll Departments. Candidates already employed with Nebo School District, applying for a new position with a lane increase, may decrease in overall steps in the new position if offered, accepted, and not in the same job category. Requirements Experience Job‑related experience is not required. Education High school diploma or equivalent. Certificates Food Handlers Permit. Clearances Meets Continuing Education Requirements. Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance. Purpose Statement The job of a Child Nutrition Worker is done for the purpose of preparing and serving food items that meet mandated nutritional requirements and/or requests of students and/or school personnel and maintain facilities and equipment in a safe and sanitary condition. This job is distinguished from similar jobs by the following characteristic: it is paid on the Non Job Study Schedule D. This job reports to the Child Nutrition Manager. Essential Functions Arrange food, condiments, and supplies to maintain adequate quantities and security of items. Assist student workers to ensure a safe and efficient work environment and provide role modeling. Assist in monitoring food items (e.g., temperature, correct portion, etc.) to verify quantity, quality, and specifications of orders to meet preparation requirements and comply with mandated health standards. Clean kitchen and cafeteria areas to ensure a safe and sanitary working environment. Clean utensils, equipment, storage, food preparation, and serving areas to maintain required sanitary conditions. Maintain equipment, storage, food preparation and serving areas in a sanitary condition to comply with current health standards. Participate in department meetings, in‑service training, workshops, etc. as required for gathering information necessary to perform job functions. Report equipment malfunctions to maintain equipment in safe working order. Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit. Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications SKILLS required to perform single tasks with potential need to upgrade skills. Specific skills: adhering to safety practices and operating equipment used in a school cafeteria. KNOWLEDGE required to perform basic math; read and follow instructions; understand multi‑step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge: health standards and hazards; safety practices and procedures. ABILITY required to schedule activities; collate data; use basic job‑related equipment. Flexibility to work with data using defined processes; operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability to work with others; work with specific job‑related data; utilize specific job‑related equipment. Problem‑solving with data follows prescribed guidelines; problem‑solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability: adapt to changing work priorities; meet schedules; work as part of a team; maintain regular and reliable attendance. Responsibility Responsibilities include working with immediate supervision; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. Working Environment Physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; significant fine finger dexterity. Requires 5% sitting, 20% walking, and 75% standing. The job is performed under temperature extremes and conditions with exposure to the risk of injury and/or illness. FLSA Status Non‑Exempt. #J-18808-Ljbffr