Nutrition Service Assistant - Substitute

COVINGTON INDEPENDENT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
POSITION VACANCY


POSITION:                            Nutrition Service Assistant - Substitute                                    
SCHOOL/PROGRAM:          District wide
DATE POSTED:                    October 21, 2026
APPLICATION DEADLINE:  POSITION WILL BE FILLED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

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 and 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 time lines.
• 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
SALARY:                                           $12.46 - $15.02/hourly; depending on qualifications and experience

 APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

• Please apply through the Covington Independent online Employment Application at: Covington Independent Schools - Frontline Recruitment (applitrack.com)
• Please direct questions about the online application process to Becky Egan at becky.egan@covington.kyschools.us or
• Dawn Vancini at [email protected]
• For information regarding the position contact Taryn Stewart at [email protected]
• All applicants will be evaluated and screened.
• Contact number for questions are 859-392-1000

An Equal Opportunity Employer 

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