School Nutrition Assistant (Part Time)
On-siteClimax, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
The School Nutrition Assistant prepares and serves breakfast, lunch and other items to school children and adults in a courteous, customer-service oriented manner, following HACCP guidelines. Responsibilities include organizing and setting up equipment and workstations, operating cafeteria equipment, cashiering, replenishing stock, monitoring temperatures, participating in training and staff development, and supporting marketing promotions and events. Requires general knowledge of quantity food preparation and service, equipment operation, customer service, and ability to work in a fast-paced school environment; must be able to obtain North Carolina Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License with school bus certification if applicable. Reports to the School Nutrition Manager with no supervisory duties. Workweek: Monday–Friday; part to full-time depending on position.
Required Qualifications
- General knowledge of quantity food preparation and service
- General knowledge of the use and care of food preparation equipment
- Skill in the use of commercial food service utensils and equipment
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, students and school staff
- Able to maintain self-control
- Ability to maintain confidential records, including eligibility of students
- Ability to work with others in a close, fast paced environment
- Ability to address customers in a pleasant, courteous manner
- Basic ability to read, speak, and understand English
- Level of education necessary to be able to read and follow written food menus and work schedules.
Desired Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED
- Some experience working in a school cafeteria within the last five (5) years
- Ability to operate Point of Sale, including the use of computer software
- Able to obtain a North Carolina Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License with school bus certification and P&S endorsements
- Practice Follow sanitation procedures per HACCP guidelines
- Prepare food according to written and oral instructions
- Serve breakfast, lunch and a la carte items
- Handle cashiering responsibilities
- Replenish food and maintain clean serving areas
- Monitor food and equipment temperatures per HACCP guidelines
- Exhibit courtesy and understanding to all staff, students and customers
- Use all standardized work schedules
- Rotate stock
- Participate in all required training and staff development
- Exhibit professional behavior
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