CNP Coordinator - Ignite

About the Role

Prepare and serve appropriate quantities of food to meet meal requirements while maintaining high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, safety practices, and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing food using standardized recipes, accurate measurements, and correct food preparation techniques.
• Prepare food according to time schedules to meet deadlines and monitor food quality during preparation.
• Assist with arranging food and beverage items for serving students and staff in an efficient and presentable manner.
• Assist with serving correct food portions using acceptable sanitation techniques, maintaining correct holding temperatures, and utilizing food merchandising techniques. Accurately report amounts of food used and leftovers.
• Clean utensils, equipment, and building areas (e.g., carts, dishes, pans, tables, counters, storage, food preparation, and serving areas) to maintain orderly, clean, and sanitary conditions.
• Perform cashiering duties to complete meal transactions, secure funds for reimbursement, and reconcile bank deposits.
• Assist with preparing documentation (e.g., production records) to provide written support for meals prepared and served.
• Stock food, condiments, and supplies to maintain adequate quantities and security of items.
• Interact positively with students, faculty, administration, and others.
• Foster a harmonious team environment by assisting coworkers with scheduled work demands.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Child Nutrition Coordinator to fill in for absenteeism or unexpected special events.
• Perform additional duties as requested.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Food Service Experience preferred.
• Ability to understand food preparation and safety instructions.
• Working knowledge of kitchen equipment and food production procedures.
• Ability to operate large and small kitchen equipment and tools.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations.
• Ability to work as part of a team and handle interruptions.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

The role requires significant physical demands, including:

• Lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling.
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling.
• Fine finger dexterity.

Generally, the job requires 5% sitting, 45% walking, and 50% standing. Capable of lifting up to 30 pounds. Occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles, extreme cold, and extreme heat.