School Nutrition Food Assistant

• High school diploma or GED preffered

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in a school or kitchen environment
• Knowledge of basic food safety proceedures

EMPLOYMENT TERMS

• 184 Day Work Calendar
• Annual Salary based years of experience in a similar role
  • Annual Salary Range: $ 17,445 - $ 24,148

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Primary work is performed in a kitchen setting, which may include exposure to:
  • High temperatures from ovens, steamers, and cooking equipment.
  • Cold conditions from walk-in refrigerators and freezers.
• Movement occurs frequently between air-conditioned office spaces and hot kitchen areas, resulting in frequent temperature shifts.
• Noise levels are typically moderate to loud, due to food preparation equipment and activity during meal service times.
• May involve working with chemicals and cleaning agents commonly used in food service sanitation.
• Environment includes tight or crowded areas, especially during peak meal preparation periods.
• Standing for extended periods: approximately 80% of the workday.
• Walking comprises around 10% of the day, while sitting also accounts for about 10%.
• Regular duties require:
  • Frequent lifting and moving of items weighing up to 30 pounds.
  • Occasional lifting of items up to 50 pounds.
• Involves physical actions such as:
  • Stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and bend frequently.
  • Use of hands to operate equipment, handle food, and perform cleaning or prep tasks.
• Visual requirements include:
  • Close, distance, and color vision.
  • Ability to focus and use depth perception to safely perform duties.
• Must be able to hear and communicate clearly, both in noisy kitchen environments and quieter office settings.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to support job performance.
• Must maintain safe working practices, especially when operating equipment or moving heavy items.
• The position may involve early morning hours and tight schedules, particularly during school meal times.

SELECTION PROCEDURES
Thank you for your interest in joining Jackson County Schools. Our selection process ensures that we identify the most qualified candidates for our team. Hiring managers will prioritize candidates who meet both the preferred and minimum qualifications for each position and will select individuals for interviews as positions become available.

The Jackson County School System is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.The Jackson County School System is a drug-free workplace. A background check will be completed upon hire, which may consist of any or all of the following: criminal and employment histories, credit history (as applicable to the position), education credentials, and motor vehicle driving records.

Due to the volume of submissions received by this office, information concerning application or interview status cannot be provided in writing, over the phone, or in person. All applicants who submit a complete application package will be considered but may not necessarily receive notification or an interview. The job posting may be subject to being closed at any time without notice. Only those qualified candidates who are selected for an interview shall receive notification upon the filling of this vacancy.