Garden & Farm-to-School SupportMaintain and care for school gardens, raised beds, greenhouse areas, compost systems, and outdoor learning spaces.Assist with planting, watering, weeding, harvesting, soil care, irrigation monitoring, and seasonal garden preparation.Support integration of garden-grown produce into school meal programs.Help coordinate volunteers, students, and community members during garden projects and events.Assist with farm-to-school educational activities, taste tests, cooking demonstrations, and school wellness events.Promote student engagement and positive learning experiences around gardening, nutrition, sustainability, and agriculture.Support local food sourcing and, when applicable, seasonal menu integration.Help maintain inventory of garden tools, supplies, seeds, and equipment, and keep garden supplies inventoried and organized.Assist with data collection related to harvest totals, garden production, food waste reduction, and program impact.Kitchen & Food Service SupportAssist with scratch-made meal preparation, serving lines, salad bars, and kitchen setup as needed, as well as cafeteria monitoring.Prepare food items according to recipes, menus, and food safety standards.Wash, sanitize, and maintain kitchen equipment, utensils, work areas, and food preparation spaces.Assist with properly labeling, dating, cooling, and storing food.Maintain compliance with Health Department standards, HACCP procedures, and all local, state, and federal regulations related to Child Nutrition Programs.Assist with receiving local deliveries and maintaining organized food storage areas.Help minimize food waste and support sustainability initiatives within the kitchen and garden program.Provide excellent customer service and positive interactions with students, staff, and families.Program Culture & Community EngagementFoster a welcoming and positive environment for students and staff.Serve as a positive role model for students during garden and cafeteria activities.Support farm-to-school storytelling through photos, displays, harvest updates, and community engagement opportunities.Participate in training, meetings, and professional development opportunities related to farm-to-school programming, school nutrition, gardening, and youth engagement.Assist with special events, farmers' markets, volunteer days, and seasonal campus projects.Perform additional duties related to the farm-to-school program as assigned.