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Life Time, Inc.

Registered Dietician

Commerce, MI · On-site

$29.50 - $39.75/hr

... nutritional services that offer members a program to optimize metabolism and weight, improve fitness performance, and achieve an overall sense of vitality. They will assist with the education of all ...

Corktown Health Center

Registered Dietitian

Detroit, MI · On-site

$64K - $76K/yr

Performs client intakes, reviews documents and assesses eligibility for programs based on established policies and procedures. May assist with distributing food vouchers and nutrition supplements for ...

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As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for nutrition program assistant in Fenton, MI is $41,272.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $33,900.00 and $42,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a nutrition program assistant do?

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.

What are some common challenges nutrition program assistants face when working with diverse communities?

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.

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

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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Secondary Cafeteria Assistant

Plymouth Canton Community Schools

Plymouth, MI • On-site

$16.74/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 29 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Food and Nutrition Services/Cafeteria Assistant
Date Posted:
8/17/2026
Location:
PLYMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL
Closing Date:
Until Filled
POSITION: Secondary Cafeteria Assistant
LOCATION: Plymouth High School
JOB SUMMARY:
Assists in the general work and management of the kitchen as directed by the cafeteria manager. Assumes the responsibilities of the cafeteria manager in his/her absence.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  1. High school graduate or equivalent
  2. Required to adhere to the annual minimum required training hours for School Nutrition Staff per the USDA Guide to Professional Standards for School Nutrition Programs. This will be provided to staff throughout professional development opportunities
  3. Previous food service experience preferred.
  4. Good attendance record.
  5. Effective oral and written communication and understand and follow written and oral direction
  6. Must be ServSafe certified within 3 months of hire
  7. Computer experience
    1. Google Suite, Including Drive, Sheets, Docs and Gmail
  8. Experience in maintaining high quality service standards with food safety prioritized
  9. Exhibits leadership skills and initiative.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
May include, but not limited to:
  1. Assists in management operations and covers all duties when the Cafeteria Manager is absent including but not limited to assuming the manager's regular shift times, opening the kitchen, closing after operations, kitchen supervision and assuming the role of primary contact.
  2. Assists in food preparation according to food safety standards. Assist in the preparation and service of food; prepare fruits, vegetables, cereals and desserts; assemble various ingredients as assigned; package and wrap food items according to established procedures and portion control standards; serve meals on serving lines; set out prepared foods;
  3. Assists with serving food as described in the production records following correct portion sizes and specifications
  4. Assists with cleaning and sanitizing of kitchen and equipment. Clean serving counters, tables, chairs, food containers and other food service equipment; prepare food and beverages for sale; Set-up plates, trays and utensils; count food items including milk, juices and leftovers. Prepare salads, sandwiches and packaged foods for distribution; mix, slice, grate and chop food items; open cans; replenish containers as necessary.
  5. Stock condiments, food items and paper goods; assist in the storage and rotation of supplies in storage areas; unload deliveries as assigned; assist with ordering food items as assigned. May transport food and supplies as needed.
  6. Bending, lifting, and overhead work required.
  7. Prepare and maintain routine records and forms related to assigned activities including daily production sheets, daily temperature forms, meal count sheets and assisting inventories as assigned.
  8. Operate Point of Sale system and/or cash register; may collect money, accurately make change and count money.
  9. Assists with ordering and communicating kitchen needs.
  10. Maintain positive relationships with building staff and any substitutes
  11. Ability to stand for 4 hours at a time
  12. Ability to work significant temperature variations
  13. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

This description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified.
Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.
REPORTS TO: Cafeteria Manager, Food Service Coordinator, and Food & Nutrition Director
RATE OF PAY: Starting at $16.74 per hour
START DATE: 26-27 School Year
HOURS: 35 hours per week
EVALUATION:
Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel.
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
INTERNAL APPLICANTS - Apply online using the Internal Applicants section. You will be required to upload the following documents to your application:
  • Letter of interest
  • Updated resume
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement (attach in resume section). This statement should include your understanding and Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion including your past experiences and how you will ensure this is at the center of your work in the role for which you are applying.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS - Apply online using the External Applicants section. You will be required to upload the following documents to your application:
  • Cover Letter - Address letter to Abdul Madyun, Chief Human Resource Officer
  • Resume
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement (attach in resume section). This statement should include your understanding and Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion including your past experiences and how you will ensure this is at the center of your work in the role for which you are applying.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs such as boxes of books. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Plymouth-Canton Community School district is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Plymouth-Canton Community School district is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Upon recommendation for employment, Section 1230g, as amended, of the Revised School Code requires all school employees to be electronically finger printed for the purpose of undergoing a criminal history background check. The fingerprinting is conducted by a third party and is at the expense of the applicant. The cost for fingerprinting is approximately $70.00.
DEADLINE: Open until filled

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