Part-Time Child Nutrition Assistant

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •A level of education necessary for reading and following written instructions, menus, recipes, work schedules, training materials and other written information related to the work
• •Ability to be trained and function as a cashier, including counting money in coordination with others
• •Visual acuity
• •Ability to hear and speak
• •Transportation to and from work
• •Possesses general knowledge of food preparation and safe food handling
• •Ability to perform essential functions detailed below
• •Regular dependable attendance with absences approved in advance with the exception of sick leave which may be approved after the fact
• •Ability to perform moderate physical work
• •Ability to reach, push, pull, lift, finger and grasp
• •Ability to walk and stand continually during work hours
• •Ability to stoop, bend, lean and crouch
• •Ability to work in a range of temperatures from high too low (examples: hot kitchens & freezers)
• •Ability to lift up to 30 pounds alone and 40 to 50 pounds with assistance
• •Ability to work at an acceptable rate to complete tasks and adhere to schedules
• •If the employee is concerned that a physical task, such as lifting, is beyond what can be handled safely alone, the need for help is communicated and help is accepted
• •Prepares and handles food following both written and oral directions
• •Prepares food following recipes, production forms, menus, portion control standards and directions provided
• •Serves customers promptly and courteously using correct portion sizes and facilitates food being attractive and appealing
• •May function as a cashier; follows standard procedures, collects and accounts for funds with honesty and integrity
• •Cleans and sanitizes food service equipment (small and large), surfaces and facilities including but limited to: sweeping, mopping, washing, wiping, scrubbing, spraying, dusting, taking out trash and items to be recycled
• •Follows health, safety and sanitation standards; maintains temperature control in all aspects of food preparation, service, storage and disposal
• •Unpacks and date marks foods and supplies and assists with proper storage in dry, refrigerated and frozen storage areas
• •Assists in receiving, storing and conducting inventory of food service supplies, food and beverage items; receiving involves written accounting of items received
• •Assists in safeguarding the inventories and equipment that belong to School Nutrition
• •Assists with completion of reports such as recording food temperatures, recording quantities of food prepared and other data as needed
• •Follows established School Nutrition dress code
• •Practices good personal hygiene
• •Reports and is ready to work on time at assigned duty station
• •Attends training sessions as required
• •Must exhibit an ability to work harmoniously with others on an ongoing basis
• •Complies with applicable School Nutrition regulations under the National School Breakfast, Lunch, Snack and other programs
• •Completes and participates in required training such as monthly education modules, back to school training, on-site and additional in district and out of district training opportunities
• •Performs other duties as assigned

Desired Qualifications

• •High school diploma or GED preferred
• •Possession of School Nutrition Association Certification is desirable