Job Description
Job Title: Student Help – Child Nutrition Server
Exemption Status/Test: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Director of Child Nutrition
Date Revised: 04/23/2026
Dept./School: Child Nutrition *Special Note: Must be 16 years of age
Primary Purpose:
Assist the campus/department staff with assigned daily tasks, including serving food.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification
Currently enrolled at Florence ISD
Food Handlers Card, required
Knowledge/Skills
Effective communications and interpersonal skills
Ability to use good judgement
Ability to understand written and verbal food preparation and safety instructions
Knowledge of general kitchen equipment
Experience
None
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Food Serving
- Serve food according to meal schedule, department policies and procedures.
- Practice and promote portion control and proper use of leftovers.
- Store and handle food items and supplies safely and according to established procedures.
- Maintain a clean and organized working area.
Safety and Sanitation
- Keep garbage collection containers and areas neat and sanitary.
- Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety standards, and follow established procedures to meet high standards of cleanliness, health and safety.
Other
- Maintain personal appearance and hygiene.
- Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.
- Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school are met.
- Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication.
- Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned.
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: kitchen equipment, storage containment
Posture: Prolonged sitting; regular kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting;
Motion: Repetitive hand motion; regular walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching;
Lifting: Moderate lifting and carrying (up to 45 pounds);
Environment: Mainly inside working environment; some transporting externally
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
2026-05-11