Nutrition Services Associate Substitute

About the role

This position will prepare and serve breakfast and lunch to stakeholders, adhere to state, federal, and district policies and procedures, ensure a smooth flow of students through the payment and point-of-sale system, follow oral and written position instructions, support in all matters related to the preparation and delivery of meals, ensure delicious and nutritious meals are provided daily to support student learning and achievement, and be accountable for customer service, compliance, food preparation and delivery, cashiering, and cleaning.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service.
• Prepare and serve healthy, nutritious, and appetizing breakfast and lunch to stakeholders.
• Cashier and student account management.
• Accurate recording of reimbursable meals using the point-of-sale system.
• Ensure site, equipment, and textile cleanliness/sanitation in accordance with federal, state, and local guidelines and regulations, including the HACCP program.
• Assist in ensuring proper food storage in accordance with federal, state, and local nutritional standards and guidelines.
• Provide feedback regarding the meals that have been offered.
• Assist in preparing flavorful, nutritious, and National School Lunch Program (NSLP)- compliant meals.
• Promote food service purchases through marketing, stakeholder buy-in, taste tests, student involvement, etc.
• Provide continuous monitoring to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Communicate and support school activities that encourage stakeholder involvement in student learning.
• Auxiliary in implementing standards and procedures.
• Deliver quality, accurate, constructive, corrective, specific, and timely feedback to employees that encourages them to perform at their highest level.
• Serve as a leader by supporting and actively participating in staff professional development.
• Coach and encourage others to use technology to enhance achievement and accuracy.
• Demonstrate patience with stakeholders when implementing new systems, policies, and procedures.
• Attend conferences, trainings, and other professional development to remain current on nutrition matters.
• Establish stakeholder rapport to enable proactive responses to potential problems.
• Address safety concerns by working with stakeholders to ensure compliance with district-wide safety and emergency protocols.

Requirements

The education/training/experience, license/certification, general expectations, physical demands, and work environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in response to change. Possesses computer and technology skills. Effectively works with students from diverse backgrounds and abilities. Collaborates well with supervisors and co-workers. Capable of understanding and following both complex oral and written instructions. Able to perform duties independently with minimal supervision. Communicates effectively with the School District community. Skilled in analysis, instruction, negotiation, coordination, communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal interactions. Proficient in comparing, computing, synthesizing, and evaluating information. Meets attendance standards and works the necessary hours to fulfill essential responsibilities. Maintains confidentiality. Upholds a generally positive attitude. Complies with all District policies and procedures. Adheres to federal and state laws, regulations, and policies.

Supervision/Technical Responsibilities

None.

Budget and/or Resource Responsibilities

• Prioritize and schedule work tasks independently.
• Create and implement effective and efficient process management strategies (e.g., procedures, equipment, materials and supplies).
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with professional standards, state guidelines, and school system policy.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Bilingual (preferred).
• Valid Colorado Driver's License.
• Serving It Safe certification within one year of hire.

Skills

• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Computer and technology skills.
• Understanding and following complex oral and written instructions.
• Effective communication with diverse groups.
• Problem-solving and interpersonal interactions.
• Comparing, computing, synthesizing, and evaluating information.
• Attendance and punctuality.
• Confidentiality.
• Positive attitude.
• Compliance with policies and laws.

Benefits

No benefits are offered for this position.

Pay

Starting hourly rate $17.36 - $19.62 per hour, depending on full-time, job-related experience.

Schedule

Schedule varies Monday- Friday, 6:30am - 2:30pm.