School Nutrition Assistant

Mount Abraham Unified School District

Mount Abraham Unified School District - Bristol, Vermont Job Details

Job ID:

5903208

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Aug 26, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

The Mt. Abraham Unified School District is looking for a School Nutrition Assistant to join it's team beginning immediately Our successful applicant should be an organized and energetic individual who loves being around children and bringing a positive influence to the school community with healthy food.

Job Summary:

The School Nutrition Assistant works under the direction of the School Nutrition Manager to execute meal preparation and other related tasks at an assigned school site. Work is creative, fun, fast paced, and interesting. Teamwork is essential.

Primary Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

• Prepare food according to planned menus, using approved school recipes and safe food handling procedures
  
• Work efficiently and in an organized fashion in a fast paced kitchen environment
  
• Serve food accurately to students, teachers, staff, and community demonstrating excellent customer service skills
  
• Clean and maintain a safe and sanitary kitchen in accordance with all food safety requirements and regulations
  
• Label and prepare food for storage. Receive, inspect and put away
  deliveries according to Standard Operating Procedures
  
• Foster a team environment by assisting coworkers with scheduled work demands
  
• Maintain and care for kitchen equipment according to Standard Operating Procedures
  
• Prepare and maintain a variety of reports and records including inventory and daily menu production sheets
  
• Communicate and interact positively with students, teachers, staff, parents, and community at all times
  
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
  
• Operate cash register, computer, and POS system
  
• Participates in ongoing training to improve job skills and knowledge as required by District policy and Federal guidelines and
  regulations.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

Mental Demands:

calculating, comparing, problem-solving, evaluating, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, planning, documenting, specifying, coordinating, implementing, and presenting.

Physical Demands:

sitting, standing, climbing stairs, adjusting, connecting, lifting (to 30 lbs.), bending, keyboarding, pulling, pushing, carrying, writing, and operating equipment.

Working Conditions

Environmental Conditions; inside, slippery surfaces, chemical exposure, working around moving objects, working alone, working in hot temperatures.

Salary Range:

$19.03 - $27.13 per hour

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees, including health, dental, and life & long term disability insurance; retirement savings plans; paid time off; and professional development opportunities. Our benefits package is designed to support our employees' health, well-being, and professional growth, and we are committed to providing a positive and supportive work environment for all members of our team.

Position Type:

Full-time

Salary:

$16 to $23 Per Hour