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As of Jun 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for nutrition program assistant in Arizona is $18.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.48 and $21.49 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Nutrition Program Assistant supports nutritionists and dietitians in implementing and managing nutrition education programs. They help organize community outreach activities, prepare educational materials, and assist in teaching healthy eating habits to various groups. Their work often involves collecting and recording data, providing administrative support, and helping participants with resources or program enrollment. Nutrition Program Assistants play a key role in ensuring nutrition programs run smoothly and effectively serve the community.

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Nutrition Program Assistants often work with individuals from a wide range of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, which can present challenges such as language barriers, varying levels of nutrition literacy, and differing dietary preferences or needs. Building trust and effectively communicating the benefits of nutrition programs requires adaptability and cultural sensitivity. Successful assistants utilize creative teaching approaches, collaborate closely with community organizations, and remain patient while fostering positive relationships to overcome these challenges and promote healthy eating habits.

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To thrive as a Nutrition Program Assistant, you need basic nutrition knowledge, organizational skills, and often an associate degree or relevant coursework in nutrition or health sciences. Familiarity with database management tools, Microsoft Office, and sometimes nutrition analysis software is typically required. Strong communication, cultural sensitivity, and teamwork help build trust with clients and effectively deliver nutrition education. These skills and qualities are essential for supporting program goals, ensuring accurate information delivery, and fostering positive community health outcomes.
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Child Nutrition Assistant (96)

Queen Creek Unified District

Queen Creek, AZ โ€ข On-site

Other

Posted 20 days ago


Job description

JOB GOAL:

The Child Nutrition Assistant is responsible for assisting in food preparation, serving, cashiering, and clean-up, using safe food practices.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Current Food Handler's Certificate
  • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Experience in food preparation desired
  • Experience handling money desired
  • Ability to operate commercial kitchen equipment
  • Knowledge of HACCP and workplace safety requirements
  • Ability to lift 50lbs and stand for long periods of time
  • Ability to work with figures and to make arithmetic calculations
  • Ability to operate a computerized cash register
  • Ability to communicate with parents, staff, and students on the Child Nutrition program
  • Must be able to read, write, and speak English
  • Knowledge of and adherence to all policies, regulations, and rules
  • Must pass a background clearance.
  • Must obtain an Arizona IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Cardย 

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:ย  181 Days; 9ย Months

COMPENSATION: ย Per QCUSD salary schedule for applicable position

BENEFITS:ย  As per QCUSD District policy

REPORTS TO:ย  Child Nutrition Cafeteria Manager

HOURS:ย  20 hours per week - Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

CLASSIFICATION:ย  Hourly, Non-exempt


PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:ย 

Responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

  1. Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees, and community
  2. Execute all essential skills (i.e., cashiering, completing paperwork, preparing food, cleaning, etc.) within a reasonable time span
  3. Accurately inventory and report production of food quantities, excess, etc.
  4. Operate cash register during service
  5. Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines
  6. Operateย standard kitchen equipment, including but not limited to convection ovens, microwave oven, steam table, and hot holding carts
  7. Assist with quantity food preparation
  8. Assist with the daily cleaning of the kitchen and all kitchen equipment to ensure cleanliness and to ensure sanitary conditions are met
  9. Assist with stocking and replenishing of supplies
  10. Set up and break down serving lines
  11. Be willing to take over for the CN Assistant Senior in her/his absence.
  12. Performย all duties in a safe and prudent manner as directed
  13. Perform other job-related duties as assigned to advance district priorities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to repetitively use hands and arms, stand, bend, or stoop. The employee is frequently required to move about the campuses and to drive to the schools and departments in the District. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up toย 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.


Notice of Nondiscrimination

Queen Creek Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Queen Creek Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator, Director of Athletics & Student Services, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Phone 480-987-7488 and Compliance Officer for Section 504/ADA, Director of Special Education, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Phone 480-987-5990.


El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Queen Creek no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, religin, nacionalidad, sexo, discapacidad, edad u orientacin sexual en la admisin y el acceso a sus programas, servicios, actividades ni en ningn aspecto de sus operaciones, y ofrece igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Queen Creek tampoco discrimina en sus prcticas de contratacin. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para atender consultas sobre las polticas antidiscriminatorias: Coordinador del Ttulo IX, Director de Atletismo y Servicios Estudiantiles, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Telfono 480-987-7488; y Oficial de Cumplimiento de la Seccin 504/ADA, Director de Educacin Especial, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Telfono 480-987-5990.