Child Nutrition Staff (Full Time)

About the Role

Ensure students and teachers are served their meals in a timely, efficient manner and provide them with a safe, clean environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with various food preparations according to menu quantities needed, standardized recipes, and methods in a timely manner.
• Oversee the setting-up of the serving line, stocking area with food items, utensils, plates, bowls, napkins, condiments, etc.
• Ensure items in the serving line are replenished during breakfast and lunch periods.
• Run terminal during lunch periods and ensure serving line is torn down and items are put away.
• Maintain a record/count of condiments and desserts leftover before properly storing to prevent spoiling.
• Ensure proper food handling and sanitation while serving meals and maintain compliance with food safety regulations and procedures while ensuring proper portions are distributed.
• Keep work area and equipment clean and sanitized, including tables, doors, sinks, mixers, microwave, floors, serving line, warmers, ovens, kettles, dishes, dishwasher, etc.
• Ensure all equipment is dried properly and stored in appropriate places.
• Maintain laundry such as aprons, dishcloths, towels, and potholders, ensuring all is clean and available for use during lunch periods.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations associated with school food service operations.
• Maintain knowledge of operating equipment such as dishwasher, garbage disposal, warmers, etc.
• Provide assistance in scraping soiled dishes/trays, loading/unloading dishwasher, and stacking/storing clean items.
• Maintain knowledge of operating point of sale cash register system.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Cook/Cafeteria Manager.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• Knowledge in the food service industry with an understanding of nutrition, sanitation, and food safety.
• Some experience in food service operations is helpful.