School Nutrition Assistant (6 Hours Daily) for the 2025-2026 School Year Position Available In Onslow, North Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: The School Nutrition Assistant position for the 2025-2026 School Year involves preparing food, serving students, operating cash collection systems, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, knowledge of food preparation, and the ability to lift up to 25 pounds. The job is non-exempt, 6 hours daily, and managed by the School Nutrition Manager at Onslow County Schools.
Job Description
School Nutrition Assistant (6 Hours Daily) for the 2025-2026 School Year 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars 440 College St, Jacksonville, NC 28540
POSITION TITLE:
School Nutrition Assistant
REPORTS TO
School Nutrition Manager
BEGINNING DATE
Open Until Filled
NATURE OF WORK
An employee in this class is a combination as needed employee as a cook specialist and cashier. The employee prepares food by standardized recipes and specified quantities. The employee receives supervision by the dining facility manager.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Working knowledge of food preparation and serving practices Working knowledge of safety and sanitation standards Skill in the use of food preparation equipment Ability to read and comprehend recipes and directions for use of equipment Ability to follow computer based training instructions Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships Ability to operate automated cash collection point of service
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
High school diploma earned at a regionally accredited school or GED and experience in quantity food preparation
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT
10 months (three to six hours daily)
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
Reads recipes and directions for numbers of meals to be served. Calculates amount of ingredients for number of portions to be served. Measures and mixes ingredients. Proportions product into prescribed serving size. Prepares and serves food to school age children. Cleans kitchen, utensils, and cookware. Performs individual and team duties. Manages serving line efficiently. Provides courteous customer service to students and other staff members. Other duties assigned by manager.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to lift and carry 10-25 pounds on a regular basis and up to 50 pounds on occasion Ability to stand for excess of 3 to 6 hours Ability to perform repetitive tasks to include mopping, stooping, standing, lifting, and data entry Must be able to facilitate the evacuation of students during emergency situations and/or drills Must be able to perform physically challenging and labor intensive sustained work tasks in an environment that is often noisy and includes extreme temperatures involved in large operation food preparation. The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Onslow County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. EOE