Child Nutrition Assistant at Maureen Joy Charter School in Durham, NC

Thank you for your interest in joining our Maureen Joy Charter School family!

We look forward to receiving your application!

Maureen Joy is seeking a Child Nutrition Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year.

The Opportunity: At Maureen Joy Charter School, we foster a K-8 learning environment that thrives on supporting the whole child and dedication to our families. We are currently seeking a skilled nutrition assistant to support meal service for our students. If you excel in a fast-paced setting and are passionate about food, your expertise is needed here!

Who You Are: As a Child Nutrition Assistant, you are passionate about supporting students by serving them healthy meals. You are able to communicate clearly and work well in a team setting. You complete work autonomously, and notice what needs to be done. You are conscientious about upholding food safety standards.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED or comparable
• Food service experience and knowledge of food safety standards is preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Follow written work and cleaning schedules as assigned

• Account for meals served by accurately using a computerized point of sale (POS System)

• Know the federal requirements for reimbursable meals

• Accurately complete the cashier's sheet at the end of meal service with all transactions properly recorded

• Assist with receiving food deliveries and bringing food into the school

• Understand and uphold the collection procedure approved for the school

• Assist with inventory management

• Prepare snack for after school programs daily

• Follow procedures for the proper use and care for all equipment in the Child Nutrition Program

• Follow regular sanitation and food safety procedures

• Communicate positively with school staff, students, and meal caterer staff

• Have the ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs

• Perform all other assigned duties

Reporting Structure

You will report to the school’s Director of Child Nutrition, working closely with her to ensure the smooth operation of the school’s nutrition services.

Compensation

This position will be compensated in alignment with the DPS Child Nutrition Assistant pay scale.

Disclaimer: The job description provided above is intended to outline the general nature and level of work expected from employees in this position. It is not exhaustive and should not be interpreted as a complete inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for the role.

Maureen Joy Charter School is an equal opportunity employer. We hire without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. We strongly encourage diverse candidates to apply.