ITINERANT CNP ASSISTANT POOL 2026-2027 SY

JOB TITLE:

Itinerant Child Nutrition Programs Assistant

REPORTS TO:

Child Nutrition Supervisor, Director, School Principal, and Manager

WORK DAYS:

9 Months (184 Days)

SALARY:

Classified Schedule 74 – 2

($18,190 - $27,715)

LOCATION:

TBA

FLSA Status

EXEMPT

NON-EXEMPT

X

JOB DESCRIPTION:

To assist with the school food service program in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations, local and state health ordinances, and school district policies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Participate in job related training and professional growth activities.

· Develop and apply knowledge and/or skills obtained from training under the supervision of the manager and CNP central office staff.

· Follow manager’s instruction as to method and procedures to use in performing tasks.

· Relate training to personal sanitation/health and job responsibilities.

· Participate in job-related professional activities; attendance at Birmingham City Schools CNP Professional Development Days is expected.

· Practice procedures in food preparation, use and care of equipment, and personal habits to assure that system, county, and state sanitation standards are met.

· Receive, store, prepare, and serve food according to Health Department and USDA standards.

· Accept work assignments for the cleaning of work areas, utensils, equipment and the cafeteria and dining facility; this includes daily, weekly and of quarterly cleaning of washing dishes, and cleaning kitchenware, equipment, fixtures, tables, floors, walls and windows; maintain standards of cleaning consistent with system guidelines and Health Department Regulations.

· Follow established procedures to maintain insect and rodent control systems; reports any evidence of infestation to manager.

· Follow system policies on sanitation, personal grooming, and dress.

· Follow standards of safety in preparing, storing, and serving food.

· Operate and clean equipment using caution and safe procedures.

· Use, clean, and store\ potentially dangerous equipment items according to safe procedure, i.e. knives, slicers, choppers, food processors, mixers, steamers, etc.

· Operate fire extinguishers, if needed.

· Report accidents and potential safety hazards to the manager.

· Practice grooming habits as determined by system dress standards and general policies that relates to food and personal safety (proper shoes, hair restraints, no jewelry, etc.).

· Follow the Child Nutrition Program manager’s assignments and instructions in producing and serving food and in facility maintenance.

· Use objective and subjective methods to evaluate food quality.

· Measure and/or weigh ingredients correctly.

· Follow standardized recipes according to instruction.

· Use correct utensils for preparation and serving.

· Follow assigned work schedule.

· Assemble food and other supplies necessary to prepare recipes.

· Use efficient work techniques and completes assigned tasks on schedule.

· Maintain equipment and work areas used in a clean and orderly condition.

· Provide correct records of food usage/leftovers for production records.

· Follow the Child Nutrition Program manager’s instructions in portioning, garnishing, and serving meals.

· Serve correct portions of food in appropriate dishes with garnishes in an attractive manner.

· Follow standards to check temperature of food and equipment; maintains potentially hazardous foods at proper temperature; cold foods maintained at 41 degrees F or less and hot foods at 135 degrees F or higher.

· Inspect returned trays of food to assess amount of food eaten and reports excessive waste to manager.

· Follow USDA meal pattern requirements in serving student meals.

· Keep serving area clean, orderly, and supplied with menu items offered.

· Participate in implementing promotion of special school and community activities consistent with Board policy.

· Recognize the importance and role of special activities as a public relations tool.

· Participate in the preparation and service of special meal functions if assigned.

· Maintain required forms and records as assigned by managers.

· Assist with inventories, if assigned.

· Accurately complete required forms, i.e. production records, if assigned.

· Cashiers and assists with counting money, if assigned.

· Perform other clerical duties related to program, if assigned.

· Follow system procedures in personnel matters including grievance, leave, etc.

· Follow school system policies and regulations related to CNP assistants and all classified personnel.

· Perform responsibilities as outlined in the job description.

· Confer with manager and principal regarding job related problems; follows lines of communication within the school and school system in resolving grievance or problem situations.

· Demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively with the school and the community.

· Relate and communicate positively with students, co-workers, school staff, parents, and the public.

· Discuss job related problems and/or complaints with the appropriate supervisors/administrators and not in the community.

· Participate in implementing cost containment measures while maintaining quality.

· Utilize work simplification techniques.

· Efficiently uses time, food, equipment, and supplies with minimum waste.

· Produce satisfactory work on assigned job tasks in a reasonable time.

· Perform assigned tasks, assists others with cleaning or preparation when assigned tasks are completed ahead of schedule.

· Use current technology as needed for employment.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

· Must be willing to travel from school to school as needed.

· Must have basic knowledge of methods of quantity food preparation and serving, use and care of kitchen equipment and utensils, food service safety, principles of sanitation and basic reading, writing, and math skills.

· Must have the ability to prepare and serve a wide variety of food-soups, entrees, sandwiches, fruits, vegetables, salads, breads, desserts and beverages.

· Work rapidly and efficiently in performing tasks, work positively and effectively with students and school personnel.

· Follow written job assignments, recipes, and oral instructions.

· Apply and maintain Health Department and USDA standards of sanitation and personal hygiene and be able to keep records.

· Physical abilities includes manual dexterity to shred, chop, assemble, and mix foods.

· Stamina to stand and walk on hard flooring for long periods of time, bend, stoop, lift, carry and reach overhead.

· Ability to withstand a wide range of temperatures and work with chemical cleaning agents.

· Having strength to lift and carry food items or objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds and to perform any assigned task dictated by the physical layout of the cafeteria facility.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or GED required. Have a current Food Handler Permit from the Jefferson County Department of Health or have Serv-Safe Certification. Must complete a criminal background check through Cogent at your own expense. Annual physician’s health form and tuberculin test (TB).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate’s Degree, ACF certification, and/or SNA certification.

*SUCH ALTERNATIVES TO THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS AS THE BOARD MAY REQUIRE.

NOTE: Employment experience gained in the private employment sector may be considered for this position

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Completed Application (HireTrue)
• Resume (uploaded to application)
Three (3) returned References (HireTrue)

*PLEASE ENSURE ALL INFORMATION IS CURRENT WITHIN A 6 MONTH PERIOD*

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity are required to perform job responsibilities.

REVISED:

April 2026

Please Note: All candidates must submit to a background check ( https://fieldprintalabama.com/individuals ) . Employment is contingent upon candidate meeting suitability criteria as established by Alabama State Department of Education. The Birmingham Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments. Birmingham Board of Education is required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.