Nutrition Services Assistant I #5-27

About the role

The Vacancy, Basic Function, Minimum Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, cooking, baking and service of food
• Prepare breads, dressings, vegetables and assemble various ingredients as assigned
• Package, wrap and reheat food items according to established procedures and portion control standards
• Heat, fry, portion and serve food to students and staff according to established procedures
• Prepare salads and sandwiches; open cans; set up faculty and staff salad bar; replenish containers as necessary
• Clean serving counters, tables, food containers, and other nutrition service equipment
• Operate dishwashers and wash trays, pots, pans, plates, utensils, and other serving equipment
• Stock condiments, food items and paper goods; assist in the storage and rotation of supplies in storage areas; assist with periodic inventories as assigned
• Perform routine cashiering duties; count money and make correct change; prepare notifications on status of prepaid lunch accounts; account for transactions utilizing assigned software; lock and unlock serving areas as required
• Set up speed lines and carts for food service
• Operate a variety of nutrition service equipment including an electric slicer, mixer, oven, steamer and grill
• Plan and estimate ordering quantities for food and supplies; assist in the ordering, receiving, storing, rotation and inventory of food and supplies; load and unload food service containers on and off delivery vehicles as assigned
• Auxiliary duties such as assisting in the supervision of student behavior

Requirements

• Valid ServSafe Food Handler certificate
• Experience working in food service establishments
• Experience working as a cashier
• Experience in quantity food cooking, baking, and preparation
• Proficient and experienced in applying knowledge to prepare and serve food in large quantities
• Proficient and experienced in applying knowledge to serve food to a large number of people
• Proficient and experienced in applying knowledge to maintain nutrition service facilities in a clean and sanitary condition
• Proficient and experienced in applying knowledge to count money and make correct change
• Proficient and experienced in applying knowledge to assist in the supervision of student behavior

Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to: sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above.

Skills

Basic kitchen utensils and equipment; basic math and cashiering skills; interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy; proper lifting techniques; learning methods and procedures for preparing and serving food in large quantities; learning sanitation practices related to the handling and serving of food; performing duties in a safe and sanitary manner; establishing and maintaining cooperative and effective working relationships with others; maintaining nutrition service equipment and areas in clean and sanitary condition; understanding and following oral and written directions.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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