Site Assistant

• Job#4614 (In-house Only)
• Job #4614 EXTENDED
  School Board of Highlands County
  Lake Placid Middle
• Lake Placid, Florida This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education
  Job Details
  

Job ID:

5904737

Application Deadline:

Sep 30, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Re-Posted:

Sep 17, 2026 7:06 PM (UTC)

Job Description

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY

POSITION TITLE:

Site Assistant

ASSIGNMENT

Site Assistant

• Food & Nutrition Services
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) years documented experience in SBHC Food & Nutrition or four (4) years documented equivalent experience
• Knowledge of computer, cash register, and food processing equipment as related to departmental job functions
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Ability to reach, stretch, bend, stoop or kneel to handle, lift or move objects from floor level to 6 feet above floor level
• Ability to walk or stand for periods of four (4) continuous hours

Ability to work in under the following environmental conditions:

The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions. There is protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.

The worker is subject to extreme cold. Temperatures are below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour.

The worker is subject to extreme heat. Temperatures are above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour.

The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.

The worker is subject to hazards. This includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, and exposure to high heat or chemicals.

Satisfactory clearance of a criminal history records check and drug screening

ADDITIONAL DESIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS

None at this time

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly responsible to the Food & Nutrition Manager for satisfactory completion of all assigned duties (oral or written), performed to the established standard

Responsible to the Food & Nutrition Manager for observance of sanitation and safety rules and regulations

Assists with necessary food service operations during times of emergency

Deals courteously with the public and maintains an effective working relationship with managers and other employees

Maintains high standard of work habits, sanitation and safety

Adheres strictly to the Handbook for School Food & Nutrition Personnel and all guidelines set forth by The School Board of Highlands County Board policy

Prepares food and / or baked goods as directed by the Food & Nutrition Manager

Strictly follows recipes and production planning sheets

Obtains, weighs and measures products from storage areas in a timely manner to ensure present and future menus are prepared correctly

Plans production with Food & Nutrition Manager to ensure food is prepared in a timely manner, avoiding excessive holding of food

Direct and train general workers assigned by the Food & Nutrition Manager to assist in food preparation

Packages and store food products in accordance with food safety standards and advises manager of amounts to be worked into future menus

Monitors serving line to ensure enough food is available for service and replaces depleted food with fresh product

Operates point of sale system

Assists Food & Nutrition Manager with ordering and inventory of products and services utilized by the Food & Nutrition operation

Assumes responsibility for the Food & Nutrition operation in the absence of the Food & Nutrition Manager or Assistant Manager

Will take appropriate hours of annual continuing education/training as required by USDA Professional Standards or other such agencies.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Other duties as assigned by supervising manager and/or administrator

TERM:

Length of contract and number of hours worked are determined by specific allocation as approved annually during planning-budgeting process

APPRAISAL

Performance will be appraised annually in accordance with School Board policies

PAY GRADE

According to the School Board of Highlands County Non-instructional Bargaining Support Personnel Salary Schedule

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Except as provided by law, The School Board of Highlands County shall not on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, political or religious beliefs, national or ethnic origin, or genetic information, exclude individuals from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity in any employment condition or practice, or be denied equal access to school facilities if the organization is The Boy Scouts of America or other patriotic youth groups.

Reformatted 1/2008

APA Approved 7/28/2015

Modified 5/9/2016

Board Approved 4/25/2017

Modified 8/19/2021

GENERAL

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL PERSONNEL

• All applicants for positions offered by the School Board of Highlands County will be evaluated for possession of the following personal qualities:
• Honesty, dependability, punctuality, accuracy, and diligence on the job
• Ability to relate well to fellow workers, parents, students, and the general public
• Habits of dress, grooming, and personal conduct suitable to the work site and school environment
• Willingness to use professional practices appropriate to public service and school settings
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately, orally and in writing
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral directions
• Ability to access, organize, and maintain information needed in the performance of specific work tasks
• Willingness to become totally familiar with and to comply with school district policies, procedures, rules, and functions
• Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity and to district expectations governing equity, non-discrimination, and equal opportunity
• Willingness to complete in-service training needed to enhance and update job performance over a period of service
• Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process.

To request accommodations, please contact:

Carla Ball, Director of Human Resources

426 School Street

Sebring, FL 33870

863-471-5555

ballc@highlands.k12.fl.us

CLEARINGHOUSE INFORMATION

https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Position Type:

Full-time

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