Preparation Assistant - Nutrition Services

Purpose Statement

The job of Prep Assistant was established for the purpose/s of providing support to the food service activities at unassigned location with specific responsibilities for preparing and serving food items to students and/or school personnel; and maintaining food service facilities in a safe and sanitary condition.

Essential Functions

• Arranges food, beverages, condiments and serving items prior to serving meals for the purpose of ensuring their availability to students and staff.
• Assists with cashier duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring charges are appropriately collected and records are accurately maintained.
• Cleans utensils, equipment, storage, food preparation and serving areas for the purpose of maintaining required sanitary conditions.
• Maintains a variety of records (e.g. dishwashing temperatures, temperatures at beginning and ending of cooking, etc.) for the purpose of meeting mandated requirements.
• Performs functions of other nutritional services positions, as requested by supervisor, for the purpose of ensuring adequate staff coverage within site nutritional services operations.
• Prepares a variety of food items (e.g. sandwiches, salads, fruits, vegetables, etc.) for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional and projected meal requirements.
• Prepares the menu for the next day's meals for the purpose of supporting the effective and efficient functioning of the work unit.
• Serves one or more items of food for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements and/or requests of students and school personnel.
• Stocks and dates new materials for the purpose of maintaining supplies according to accepted guidelines.

Other Functions

• Attends unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

• SKILLS: Adhering to safety practices; Operating equipment found in a commercial kitchen.
• KNOWLEDGE: Basic math; Reading and following instructions; Understanding multi-step written and oral instructions; Safety practices and procedures; Quantifying food preparation and handling; Sanitation practices.
• ABILITY: Scheduling activities; Collating data; Using job-related equipment; Working as a part of a team; Providing information and/or advising others; Operating within a defined budget.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. This is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services.

Working Environment

• The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking and 40% standing. The job is performed under temperature extremes and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience

Job related experience is desired.

Education

A High School diploma or equivalent is required.

Equivalency

None specified.

Continuing Education/Training Clearances

None specified.

Sanitation Certification

Sanitation Certification from Jackson County is required.

Criminal Justice Fingerpring/Background Clearance

Criminal Justice Fingerpring/Background Clearance is required.

FSLA Status Approval Date

Approval date not specified.

Salary Grade

Non Exempt.