The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School’s Child Nutrition Department is committed to providing our students well balanced attractive meals, superior customer service, and nutrition education that will inspire our community to engage in a healthy lifestyle. 

• Child Nutrition Workers include:

Food Service Supervisor Trainees, Kitchen Assistants and Substitute Kitchen Assistants.

• Items to Gather Before Applying                

Employment history (complete dates MM/YYYY, contact info)

Resume, cover letter and other supporting documents

Personal and Professional References

• Application Process for Child Nutrition Positions

• Please complete a classified application.

Applications are available online by searching our Job Board

• To be considered for a Supervisor Trainee position

one must have a high school diploma

two full-time years experience or the equivalent in the Food Service industry.

one full-time year in a Supervisory role.

Applications are kept in an active status for a period of 3 months.

• Application Process for Child Nutrition Substitute Positions

WS/FCS has partnered with Winston Salem Personnel Group to fill our need for substitute Child Nutrition workers.

Alternatively, if you would like to sub instead of working full-time, please contact Winston Salem Personnel Group at 336.768.4040.

Follow their application instructions and contact them directly to let them know of your interest.

1. How long does my application stay on file?

90 days.  Please follow up with staffing@wsfcs.k12.nc.us with any questions.

2. How long is my shift?

Work as a Kitchen Assistant is generally part-time.  Shifts range from 3 hours to 5 and 3/4 hour shifts. Supervisors work full-time which is 8 hours.

3. What experience is required?

Each worker is provided the necessary training to complete their assignments. 

Kitchen Assistant requirements:

- Understand and follow instructions

- Experience working with food

- Have good customer service skills

- Have the ability to stand for extended periods of time

- Perform simple math calculations and the ability to follow recipes

Here are the Supervisor requirements:

- Have general computer skills

- Be able to perform simple math calculations

- Have supervisory experience

- Be able to coach and train staff

- Be able to give and receive instructions

4. Are there Pre-employment Requirements?

The requirements are as follows:

- Attend a New Hire Orientation

- Successfully complete a criminal background check

- Pass a drug screening

- Be free of TB and completion of a health certificate

- Be able to follow simple instructions and follow recipes

- Physical requirements include: lifting up to 35 lbs, bending, reaching, standing, and walking unassisted

5. When would I work?

Only on days when school is in session. Part-time employees work 182 days/year and full-time employees work 215 days including 1 week prior and 1 week post school.