Child Nutrition Assistant (8125)

About the role

The Child Nutrition Assistant is responsible for assisting in food preparation, serving, cashiering, and clean-up, using safe food practices.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees, and community
• Execute all essential skills (i.e., cashiering, completing paperwork, preparing food, cleaning, etc.) within a reasonable time span
• Accurately inventory and report production of food quantities, excess, etc.
• Operate cash register during service
• Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines
• Operate standard kitchen equipment, including but not limited to convection ovens, microwave oven, steam table, and hot holding carts
• Assist with quantity food preparation
• Aid in the daily cleaning of the kitchen and all kitchen equipment to ensure cleanliness and to ensure sanitary conditions are met
• Aid in stocking and replenishing of supplies
• Set up and break down serving lines
• Be willing to take over for the CN Assistant Senior in her/his absence
• Perform all duties in a safe and prudent manner as directed
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned to advance district priorities

Qualifications

• Current Food Handler's Certificate
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience in food preparation desired
• Experience handling money desired
• Knowledge of HACCP and workplace safety requirements
• Ability to lift 50lbs and stand for long periods of time
• Ability to work with figures and to make arithmetic calculations
• Ability to operate a computerized cash register
• Ability to communicate with parents, staff, and students on the Child Nutrition program
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English
• Knowledge of and adherence to all policies, regulations, and rules
• Must pass a background clearance
• Must obtain an Arizona IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card

Skills

• Safe food practices
• Food safety and sanitation guidelines
• Standard kitchen equipment operation
• Inventory and reporting
• Cashiering and financial management
• Kitchen cleaning and maintenance
• Serving line setup and breakdown
• Communication skills

Benefits

• As per QCUSD salary schedule for applicable position

Pay

Per QCUSD salary schedule for applicable position

Schedule

25 hours per week - Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Classification

Hourly, Non-exempt

Contact Information

Queen Creek Unified School District
20217 E. Chandler Heights Rd.
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
Phone: 480-987-7488
Email: [Insert Email]