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How much do child nutrition program assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for child nutrition program assistant in the United States is $14.67, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $14.90 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a child nutrition program assistant?

A Child Nutrition Program Assistant is a support staff member who helps implement and manage meal programs in schools or childcare settings. Their responsibilities often include assisting with food preparation, serving meals, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring that meals meet nutritional and safety standards. They may also help with inventory, record-keeping, and compliance with state and federal regulations. This role is essential in promoting healthy eating habits among children and ensuring that students receive nutritious meals each day.

What are some common challenges faced by a child nutrition program assistant, and how can they be managed effectively?

Child Nutrition Program Assistants often encounter challenges such as managing dietary restrictions, ensuring compliance with federal and state nutrition guidelines, and handling high-volume meal preparation during busy periods. Effective communication with students, families, and school staff is key to addressing individual needs and allergies. Staying organized, maintaining accurate records, and participating in ongoing training can help assistants navigate these challenges and contribute to a healthy, efficient meal service environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a child nutrition program assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Child Nutrition Program Assistant, you need knowledge of nutrition standards, food safety, and meal preparation, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent and relevant food handler certifications. Familiarity with point-of-sale systems, inventory management software, and compliance tracking tools is typically required. Strong attention to detail, teamwork, and effective communication with students and staff are valuable soft skills in this role. These skills and qualities ensure safe, nutritious meal service and efficient program operations, supporting student health and regulatory compliance.

What is the difference between Child Nutrition Program Assistant vs Child Nutrition Clerk?

AspectChild Nutrition Program AssistantChild Nutrition Clerk
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma; food service or nutrition certifications often preferredHigh school diploma; basic food service knowledge
Work EnvironmentSchool cafeterias, community nutrition programsSchool offices, food service areas
Employer & Industry UsageSchool districts, government nutrition programsSchool cafeterias, district offices
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

The Child Nutrition Program Assistant typically has more responsibilities related to meal preparation, program coordination, and nutrition education, requiring some certifications. The Child Nutrition Clerk mainly handles administrative tasks like record-keeping and cashier duties. Both roles support school nutrition services but differ in scope and daily duties.

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Infographic showing various Child Nutrition Program Assistant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $30,513 per year, or $14.7 per hour.

Child Nutrition Program - Worker

Decatur, AL • On-site

Alabama Department of Education
Education Programs Administration • 201 - 500 employees
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$14 - $17/hr

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Posted 27 days ago

Job description

Child Nutrition Program Worker

Morgan County Schools

Job Description

Immediate Supervisor: School Principal

Minimum Qualifications:

  1. Good general health
  2. Demonstrate aptitude for successful performance of the tasks listed
  3. High school graduate
  4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable
  5. Must participate to obtain National Restaurant Association Certification or similar state or national program

Skills and Abilities:

  1. Able to perform the tasks in the kitchen and cafeteria
  2. Knowledge of safe, proper, and efficient use of all kitchen equipment.
  3. Assist in maintaining the highest standards of safety and cleanliness in the kitchen.

Essential Functions:

  1. Assist in the preparation and serving of food in a quick and pleasant manner
  2. Assist in the daily clean-up of the kitchen, dining, service and trash/garbage collection areas
  3. Assume responsibility for seeing that during meal service periods the supply of foods offered is replenished regularly
  4. Perform major cleaning of equipment and storerooms at regularly scheduled intervals as designated by the CNP Manager.
  5. Assume responsibility for storage and disposal of unused foods.
  6. Maintain such records as necessary for accountability.
  7. Maintain a proper and professional relationship with students and other employees.
  8. Be familiar with and follow Board of Education Policies.
  9. Perform duties in a manner that promotes good public relations.
  10. Be regular and punctual in attendance.
  11. Obtain National Restaurant Association Certification or similar state or national program certification
  12. Attend Child Nutrition Program workshops and other appropriate in-service meetings
  13. Maintain confidentiality of any school system related business
  14. Perform other job-related duties that may be reasonably required by the Principal or Child Nutrition Director.

Physical Requirements:

  1. Able to lift 50 pounds of weight

Other Attributes:

  • Exhibits personal grooming and dresses appropriately for food service work
  1. Interacts and communicates with fellow workers in the cafeteria effectively
  2. Represents the school cafeteria system, school, and all school personnel in a positive manner at all times

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

NOTE: Statements included in this description are intended to be representative of the duties and responsibilities of this job and are not to be interpreted as being all inclusive. The employee may be assigned other duties that are not specifically included.

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