Child Nutrition Worker

Position Purpose

Perform assigned job responsibilities in the kitchen, including food preparation, serving, cashiering, cleaning and record keeping. In addition, perform assigned tasks with a positive and productive attitude that creates a safe environment for both students and staff.

Essential Functions

• Prepares or assists in the preparation of food for students and staff.
  • Assembling various food items and ingredients for recipes
  • Heating foods to proper temperatures
  • Packaging and serving food items according to established procedures and portion control standards
• Fulfills standardized recipes with no deviation
• Serves meals or meal components to students in accordance with federal guidelines
• Supplies and replenishes food items for the serving line(s) as needed
• Labels and stores or disposes of excess food properly in accordance with HACCP standards
• Operates and cleans standard food service equipment such as warmers, microwaves, ovens, combis, steamers, dish machines, coolers, racks and carts
• Cleans and sanitizes smallwares, including hand washing of pots and pans and operating dish machine
• Aids in the receiving and storing of food deliveries
• Completes necessary paperwork, including but not limited to the perpetual inventory, HACCP records, production records
• Adheres to all sanitation regulations
• Follows procedures and instructions as assigned
• Fills in where needed to ensure efficient operations
• Complies with work schedule and follows call-in procedures
• Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor

Equipment

N/A

Travel Requirement

Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required

Pay Rate

$15.75 per hour

Work Schedule

182 days per year. 4-7.5 hours per day.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Understand and follow detailed written and oral instructions
• General knowledge of basic culinary and sanitation skills
• Read and follow standardized recipes, including weights and measurements
• Learn prescribed food preparation methods and school nutrition operations
• Prepare food with reasonable speed and accuracy
• General knowledge of the use and care of food preparation equipment
• Prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Communicate effectively and tactfully with students and school staff
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide diversity of associates, students and school staff
• Remain flexible and open to changes in regulations, duties, policies, procedures, etc.
• Maintain confidentiality
• Maintain Professional Standards continuing education by attending conferences and workshops when requested
• Basic proficiency in English is required for safety and communication of work instructions

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Seldom = Less than 25%
• Occasional = 26 to 50%
• Often = 51 to 75%
• Very Frequent = Greater than 75%
• Stand for extended periods of time. Very Frequent
• Lift 25 pounds. Often
• Carry 25 pounds. Often
• Work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations. Seldom
• See for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter. Very Frequent
• Communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation. Very Frequent
• Operate job-related equipment. Very Frequent
• Reach in all directions. Very Frequent

License/ Registration/ Certification

N/A

Education

• Ability to read and write

Experience

Previous experience is preferred

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt