Nutrition Service Assistant I

COVINGTON INDEPENDENT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT 

POSITION VACANCY

POSITION:                                       NUTRITION SERVICE ASSISTANT I

LOCATION:                                     HOLMES HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS

DATE POSTED:                               MARCH 23, 2026

APPLICATION DEADLINE:        POSITION WILL BE FILLED AS SOON AS POSSILE

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.
• Must complete training course for certification of beginning school food service personnel as prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045. 

KNOWLEDGE OF: 

• Standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurements.
• Basic math and cashiering skills.
• Sanitation practices related to handling serving food.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Proper lifting techniques. 

ABILITY TO: 

• Serve food in accordance with health and sanitation regulations.
• Learn and follow health and sanitation requirements.
• Maintain food service equipment and areas in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Operate a cash register and make change accurately.
• Learn, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Lift heavy objects. 

JOB GOAL: 

• To perform routine food service activities related to the setting up of serving areas and the serving of food to students and staff; to perform cashiering duties in the sale of food items to students and staff; to maintain cleanliness of food service facilities. 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Prepare food service facilities for the serving of food; count and set out an appropriate number of food trays; prepare the steam table for serving hot meals.
• Wash and prepare eating and serving areas; set out food, trays and beverages according to established procedures.
• Maintain work areas and serving areas in a clean, sanitary and safe condition; wash and clean counters and steam tables; wash and store pots, pans, trays and kitchen equipment.
• Heat, portion and serve food to students and staff according to established procedures.
• Count money and prepare moneyboxes or cash registers with appropriate amount and denominations of change.
• Sell a variety of foods and beverages and make proper change; collect tickets and money for meals and beverages sold and make appropriate change.
• Assist in storing unused food and supplies; dispose of unusable leftovers and garbage.
• Operate a variety of standard kitchen equipment such as a cash register, dishwasher, and ovens; report faulty equipment as necessary.
• Perform related duties as assigned. 

RESPONSIBLE TO:            Food Service Manager

CONTRACT:                        183 days � adjusted for the remainder of year

SALARY:                              $16.40 � $24.98/hour, depending on experience

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: 

• Complete the online application at: https://www.applitrack.com/covingtonky/onlineapp/
• All applicants complete the Classified Application on Frontline.
• Please direct questions about the online application process to Aisha Payne at 859-392-1014 or aisha.payne@covington.kyschools.us .
• All applications will be evaluated and screened.
• For information regarding the position contact Taryn Stewart at taryn.stewart@covington.kyschools.us