CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS ASSISTANT POOL - 2025-2026 SY

JOB TITLE:

Child Nutrition Programs Assistant

REPORTS TO:

CNP Area Supervisor, Director, School Principal & CNP Manager

WORK DAYS:

9 Months (184 days)

SALARY:

Classified Schedule 74; Level 2 ($18,539.00-$31,447.00)

LOCATION:

Various Locations

FLSA

Status:

EXEMPT

NON EXEMPT

X

JOB DESCRIPTION:

To assist with the school food service program in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations, local and state health ordinances, and school district policies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must have the ability to prepare and serve a wide variety of food-soups, entrees, sandwiches, fruits, vegetables, salads, breads, desserts and beverages

• Work rapidly and efficiently in performing tasks, work positively and effectively with students and school personnel

• Follow written job assignments, recipes, and oral instructions

• Apply and maintain Health Department and USDA standards of sanitation and personal hygiene and be able to keep records

• Participate in job related training and professional growth activities

• Develops and applies knowledge and/or skills obtained from training under the supervision of the manager and CNP central office staff

• Follow manager’s instruction as to method and procedures to use in performing tasks

• Follows the Child Nutrition Program manager’s instructions in portioning, garnishing, and serving meals

• Practice procedures in food preparation, use and care of equipment, and personal habits to assure that system, county, and state sanitation standards are met

• Follows standards of safety in preparing, storing, and serving food

• Maintains required forms and records as assigned by managers • Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

• A current Food Handler Permit from the Jefferson County Health Department or ServeSafe Certification.

• Basic knowledge of methods of quantity food preparation and serving, use and care of kitchen equipment and utensils, food service safety, principles of sanitation and basic reading, writing, and math skills.

• SUCH ALTERNATIVES TO THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS AS THE BOARD MAY REQUIRE
  

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Completed Application

• Resume (uploaded to application)

• Three (3) returned References

*PLEASE ENSURE ALL INFORMATION IS CURRENT WITHIN A 6 MONTH PERIOD*

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity are required to perform job responsibilities.

REVISED

February 2023

Please Note: All candidates must submit to a background check (https://www.cogentid.com/al/index_adeNew.htm). Employment is contingent upon candidate meeting suitability criteria as established by Alabama State Department of Education. The Birmingham Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments. Birmingham Board of Education is required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.