The Nutrition Assistant is responsible for the preparation and serving of school breakfast and lunch programs as well as related activities as assigned. The Nutrition Assistant will focus on health, safety, and compliance with nutritional guidelines, and includes tasks like cooking, cleaning, operating point-of-sale systems, handling inventory, and ensuring sanitary conditions to support student well-being and healthy eating habits.
Working hours will be Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Salida Middle School. This is a full-time position.
REQUIREMENTS
Reports to the Kitchen Manager on a daily basis and to the Nutrition Services Manager regarding any matter beyond the typical daily operations
Serves and prepares as needed all food required in the food services program
Perform assigned responsibilities quickly in order to assist in other kitchen tasks when needed
Cooperate and communicate with other school staff, parents, and students to promote a positive school climate
Will be responsible for all aspects of food preparation keeping within sanitation guidelines
Perform daily clean-up to include sweeping, mopping, wiping down counters, carts, cleaning sinks, and washing dishes
Maintain a positive and team oriented attitude
WHY JOIN SALIDA?
The award-winning Salida School District is much more than a small rural mountain district. Salida Schools are recognized throughout the state as leaders and trendsetters in public education. With a philosophy of knowing every student by name and by need, the district’s six schools serve over 1,300 students from pre-K through 12th grade and are the heart of Chaffee County. The community is built on a dedication to education, business development, the arts and culture, as well as health and wellness, all of which are vital components of our community. Come see what makes Salida so special.
Health Insurance
Flexible Work Schedule
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Mental Health Benefits
Professional Development & Support
PERA Retirement
**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.
