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School Nutrition Specialist

Troy, TX · On-site

School Nutrition Specialist Non-exempt Is supervised by and responsible to the campus Child Nutrition Manager and to the School Nutrition Director. Prepare and serve appropriate quantities of food to ...

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How much do school nutrition jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for school nutrition in the United States is $18.18, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a school nutrition professional?

School nutrition professionals are individuals who plan, prepare, and serve meals to students in educational settings, such as public and private schools. Their responsibilities include ensuring meals meet federal and state nutrition guidelines, managing food safety, and promoting healthy eating habits among students. They may work as cafeteria workers, nutritionists, dietitians, or food service directors. These professionals play a vital role in supporting students' health, academic performance, and overall well-being by providing nutritious and balanced meals every school day.

What are school nutrition jobs?

School nutrition jobs include food prep workers, chefs, nutrition services workers, school nutrition assistants, consultants, and planners who do meal planning for elementary, middle, and high schools. As a prep worker or chef, you work in a large industrial or institutional cafeteria making meals for hundreds of students. The duties of a school nutrition assistant are to help chefs and other food nutrition specialists with meal planning, pack lunches for children, and complete a variety of stocking and inspection responsibilities. Some nutrition jobs are at a central facility that ships foods to campuses, while others are at specific schools.

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

To thrive as a School Nutrition professional, you need knowledge of nutrition standards, food safety, and meal planning, often supported by a degree in nutrition or dietetics and relevant certifications like ServSafe. Familiarity with food service management systems, inventory software, and compliance with USDA guidelines is typically required. Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills help in collaborating with staff, students, and administration effectively. These competencies ensure the delivery of healthy, compliant meals that support student well-being and meet regulatory requirements.

What are some common challenges faced by school nutrition professionals and how can they be managed?

School nutrition professionals often encounter challenges such as accommodating diverse dietary restrictions, balancing tight budgets, and ensuring compliance with federal and state nutrition guidelines. Effective communication with students, parents, and staff is essential for managing allergies and special dietary needs. Staying organized, participating in ongoing training, and collaborating closely with kitchen staff and administrators can help address these challenges while maintaining a positive, efficient work environment.

What is the difference between School Nutrition vs School Food Service Worker?

AspectSchool NutritionSchool Food Service Worker
CredentialsMay require food handler permits, nutrition certificationsTypically requires food safety training, basic food handling
Work EnvironmentSchool cafeterias, kitchens, dining areasSchool cafeterias, food prep areas
Employer & IndustrySchool districts, educational institutionsSchool districts, food service providers
Job FocusPlanning menus, nutrition education, meal program managementPreparing, serving meals, maintaining cleanliness

School Nutrition professionals often have responsibilities beyond food prep, including menu planning and nutrition education, and may hold certifications. School Food Service Workers primarily focus on meal preparation and service, with less emphasis on nutrition planning. Both roles work in school cafeterias and are essential to student meal programs, but School Nutrition roles typically involve more oversight and specialized training.

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Infographic showing various School Nutrition job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,823 per year, or $18.2 per hour.

School Nutrition Program Part-Time

Pulaski County Public Schools

Pulaski, VA • On-site

Other

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

School Nutrition Program Employee

Pulaski County Public Schools Category: Support Staff Job Postings Employment Type: Part-Time Building: PCPS Location: Pulaski, VA

Job Responsibilities:

  • Perform duties that promote and maintain the integrity of the school nutrition program.
  • To effectively communicate and promote the program to encourage student participation, while complying with State, Federal and local School Board Policies.
  • Attend training as scheduled by school food authority and comply with local school nutrition procedures and policies.

Required Skills and Abilities:

  • Preparation of foods for School Nutrition meals including receiving, preparation, holding, storage and end of day procedures.
  • Prepare and serve school meals according to USDA meal pattern requirements for all grade groups.
  • Accurately document daily food and supplies used each day.
  • Ability to operate, use and care for commercial kitchen equipment.
  • Follow Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP), food safety and sanitation principles.
  • Adhere to all verbal and written cash handling and meal claiming procedures. (if applicable)
  • General cleaning and maintenance of the kitchen and cafeteria areas including all service areas related to school nutrition services.
  • Serve Safe Certificate required
  • Promote good public relations with students, faculty, parents and community.
  • Comply with School Nutrition Program uniform policies and procedures.
  • Comply with federal mandates for Professional Standards for School Nutrition Employees.
  • Adhere to job safety standards and procedures for a safe work environment.
  • Complete assigned duties as scheduled by the School Nutrition Program Manager.

Physical Demands:

  • Lift, carry, push and/or pull items with a strength factor of heavy work.
  • Ability to traverse stairs, physical ability to carry up to 40 pounds.
  • Work involves walking, constant standing, using of hands and arms to operate and clean equipment and lifting of stock.
  • Vision abilities required to include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
  • The noise level in the work area is usually moderately loud.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Pulaski County School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention or other personnel actions affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore, discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, marital status, status as a veteran, genetic information or disability is prohibited. Personnel decisions are based on merit and the ability to perform essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications:

  • Perform assigned duties accurately within time restraints.
  • Communicate effectively with students and staff.
  • Functional skills in reading and writing English and basic mathematics

Salary and Benefits:

Hourly, School Nutrition Scale on www.pcva.us Part-time: No Benefits Close Date: Open until filled

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