Cafeteria Assistant (Part Time)

Description

Northwest Classical Academy is seeking part-time Cafeteria Assistants for the 2025-2026 school year. The Cafeteria Assistants are expected to help set up and serve healthy school meals while maintaining a clean and safe kitchen and cafeteria environment. Cafeteria Assistants report to the Cafeteria Manager on Northwest Classical Academy’s Kennesaw campus.

The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Set up food containers, assemble meals, and serve lunch trays to students according to the mandated guidelines
• Keep the kitchen and cafeteria well stocked with necessary supplies
• Assist with cleaning the kitchen and serving lines 
• Assist with dish washing, laundry, folding linens, and other tasks at the discretion of the Cafeteria Manager
• Adhere to all food and safety regulations and practices

Qualified candidates will meet the following requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working with children is preferred.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to successfully complete required training and pre-employment background check screenings.
• Ability to adhere to the school’s dress code as outlined in the employee handbook is required.

Strong candidates will support the school’s Mission: to develop students in mind and character through a classical, content-rich curriculum that emphasizes the principles of virtuous living, traditional learning, and civic responsibility.  They will have enthusiasm for the Vision: to be a nationally regarded K-12 classical school and serve as a local and national incubator for growth and promotion of classical education. And they will embody the school’s organizational values. We value

• the tenets of classical, liberal arts education;
• community and partnership in the common pursuit of forming intelligent, virtuous citizens;
• excellence in teaching and learning;
• the virtues we aim to teach our students: courage, courtesy, honesty, humility, perseverance, self-government, and service.

About Northwest Classical Academy:

Northwest Classical Academy (NCA) is a public charter school located in Kennesaw for grades K-11 for the 2025-2026 school year with plans to expand a grade level each year until it is K-12. All Georgia families are eligible to apply; the school is tuition-free and no entrance testing is required. The children of full-time employees have enrollment preference and would be offered a seat in the school.

Northwest Classical Academy is an equal-opportunity employer. Interested candidates should apply via the school’s career site. Candidates must attach a letter of introduction, a C.V. or resume, and three character references to their application. For faculty positions, please attach a 300-500 word “statement of educational philosophy.”

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