Child Nutrition Substitute

Primary Purpose

Effect the efficient operation of food service routines and practices associated with a busy food service operation. Serve as a substitute for Chid Nutrition staff at the campus level.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education/Certification: High school diploma or GED - preferred
• Minimum Education/Other Requirements: A pre-employment physical examination is required at applicants' expense
• Special Knowledge and Skills: Must be able to work as a team member; knowledge and use of commercial food service equipment; follow written and/or oral directions and exercise good judgment; read and understand ingredient and chemical labels, warnings, written and verbal food preparation, safety instructions and product information; basic math skills and ability to correctly measure recipe ingredients; protective equipment required or recommended (sanitary gloves, protective gloves, non-skid shoes, safety glasses, hot pads, arm protectors, nuisance masks, aprons, hair restraints)
• Protective Equipment Required Or Recommended: Sanitary gloves, protective gloves, non-skid shoes, safety glasses, hot pads, arm protectors, nuisance masks, aprons, hair restraints
• Work Conditions: Tools/Equipment Used: Standard large and small kitchen equipment and tools including electric slicer, mixer, pressure steamer, deep-fat fryer, sharp cutting tools, stove, oven, dishwasher, and food/utility cart; Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stoop, pushing/pulling, and twisting; Motion: Continual walking; frequent climbing (ladder), grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching/overhead reaching; Lifting: Frequent moderate lifting and carrying (15-44 pounds); Environment: Work inside in commercial kitchen environment; exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, extreme humidity, noise, vibration, microwaves, biological hazards (bacteria, mold, fungi), chemical hazards (fumes, vapors, gases), electrical hazards; work with hands in water; work around machinery with moving parts; work on slippery surfaces; Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress; Regular attendance is an essential function

Major Responsibilities And Duties

• Prepare quality food according to a planned menu of tested and uniform recipes
• Serve food according to meal schedules, departmental policies, and procedures, and practice and promote portion control and proper use of leftovers
• Store, handle and dispose food items and supplies safely and according to established procedures
• Maintain a clean and organized storage area
• Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety standards, and follow established procedures to meet high standards of cleanliness, health, and safety
• Use basic arithmetic to recipes to quantities needed for food service
• Set up food on serving lines and/or steam tables and serve meals or meal components
• Store or dispose of excess food properly
• Wash, sanitize, and store dishes, tableware, and kitchen utensils; scrub counters, tables, and chairs; mop floors; and dispose of wastes properly
• Keep garbage collection containers and areas neat and sanitary
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor
• Maintain high standards of personal hygiene, appearance, and grooming; and cleanliness in work habits
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers, and supervisors
• May be required to work at various school kitchens as needed on a daily basis
• Show a positive attitude, interest, and enthusiasm in the position
• Promote teamwork and interaction with fellow staff members
• Complete annual continuing education requirements
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures
• Abide by State and Federal laws, District policies, campus expectations and Texas Educator Code of Ethics
• Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as may be assigned