Substitute School Nutrition Assistant (2026-2027)

School Nutrition Assistants (SNP assistant) must complete position appropriate training through the Paulding County School District Nutrition Department. Upon completion of the training, candidates will be eligible to work as a substitute employee in the SNP assistant role. Once a substitute SNP assistant has completed the required substitute hours, they can apply for open SNP assistant positions within the Paulding County School District.

Qualifications

Minimum of high school diploma or GED, preferred

90 Hours Substitute Training

30 Hours State Required Orientation for New Employee Course (ONE). On-going training/professional standards requirements.

The Paulding County School District reserves the right to accept alternatives to some of the above requirements

Working Conditions:

Food service environment

Exposure to very hot foods, equipment and metal objects

Working around knives, slicers, and other sharp objects

Exposure to cleaning chemicals and fumes

Physical Demands:

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate nutrition service equipment

Hearing and speaking to exchange information

Seeing to monitor food quality and quantity

Standing for extended periods of time

Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling moderately heavy food trays, carts, materials and supplies as assigned by position

Reaching overhead, above shoulders and horizontally

Bending at waist, kneeling or crouching

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assists in preparation of various foods for cooking and serving

Follows recipes to ensure the menus are nutritious and healthy

Use portion control to equally portion all foods

Follows all safety regulations

Washes small wares and stores them properly

Sweeps and cleans kitchen floors

Serves on serving line

Cleans equipment, kitchen and dining tables, as needed

Assists with the unloading and storage of all foods and supplies

Performs necessary average lifting up to 40 pounds

Implements the local school policy in handling all unusual collection procedures such as non-revenue meals and second meals

Follows federal and state laws and PCSD policies

It is the policy of the Paulding County School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service.

Vacancies posted for a minimum of ten (10) calendar days. Emergency vacancies posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days.

The Paulding County School District uses the E-Verify system to verify eligibility for employment in the United States.