Substitute Nutrition Assistant

Title:

Substitute - Nutrition Assistant

DBM Classification:

Grade 2

Department:

School Nutrition

Salary Range:

$20.47 per hour

Employee Group:

Temporary/Seasonal

Prepared Date:

September 2026

Reports to:

Nutrition Supervisor

FTE/ FLSA Status:

Hours Range-Non-Exempt

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists in preparing, cooking, and serving food in the school cafeteria, cafeterias, or Central School District kitchen.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates specialized food service equipment.
• Assists in food production, service, and/or cleanup tasks as assigned.
• Receives and unpacks food and supplies.
• Cleans and maintains food service equipment and facilities.
• Participates in ongoing professional training.
• Observe safety and security procedures; report potentially unsafe conditions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Communicates well with others.
• Ability to exhibit objectivity and openness to others' views, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to building a positive team spirit, puts success of team above own interests, builds morale and group commitments to goals and objectives, and supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Capable of following policies and procedures.
• Prioritize and plan work activities and use time efficiently.
• Approach others in a tactful manner.
• Follows instructions and responds to the supervisor''s direction and take responsibility for their own actions.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality when dealing with student, staff, and/or parent information.
• Faces challenges with resourcefulness and generates suggestions for improving work.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking while preparing and serving food.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and stooping to retrieve ingredients, utensils, and kitchen supplies.
• Regular movement around kitchen areas, storage rooms, and serving lines.
• Lifting and carrying food trays, containers, and kitchen supplies (typically up to 30 lbs).
• Moving large pots, pans, and food storage bins.
• Use of hands and wrists for cutting, stirring, scooping, and assembling meals.
• Operating kitchen equipment such as slicers, mixers, ovens, and dishwashers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Working in a warm or hot kitchen environment due to ovens, stovetops, and dishwashing stations.
• Exposure to cold storage areas like refrigerators and freezers.
• Primarily works in a school kitchen or food preparation area.
• Assists in serving food in a cafeteria or lunchroom, interacting with students and staff.
• May involve handling food near steam, grease, and cleaning chemicals.
• Collaborates closely with other nutrition staff to prepare and serve meals efficiently.
• Direct interaction with students and staff, often during busy meal service hours.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience or training is preferred.

BENEFIT INFORMATION

This position is classified as Temporary/Seasonal and is not eligible for benefits.