Nutrition Services Assistant 1 (Metzger Elementary School)

Nutrition Services Assistant

Immediate Supervisor: Food Service Lead/Food Service Manager/Food Service Supervisor

FTE: 0.4375 (3.5 hours per day)

Start Date: September 1, 2026

General Duties Summary

The position of the Nutrition Service 1 is to provide nutrition services to a school population as assigned and to assist in the preparation, serving, cleaning duties and selling meals to students, staff and the community in a sanitary, efficient and friendly environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of commercial kitchen equipment such as cash register, ovens, steamers, dishwasher, food warmer, steam-jacketed kettle, steam table, and other tools, following proper procedures and safe handling practices.
• Work effectively and complete work on time.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare, cook and store foods according to HACCP methods, ensures timely service and presentation of meals.
• Follows Nutrition Services Department Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) standard operating procedures (SOPs) for food safety and sanitation in the receiving and storage of supplies; in food preparation; in storage, disposal or donation of leftovers; in clearing and maintaining equipment.
• Follows and adheres to food safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Perform and assist with the full routine of a computerized meal software program, including cashiering duties, deposits, and accounting of all funds.
• Store and retrieve products as needed and cleans kitchen and work areas complying with sanitation requirements.
• Maintain required records for meal accounting and temperature logs.
• Performs scratch cooking as needed on a daily basis.
• Prepare and serve appropriate quantities of food in a timely manner, assuring proper quality and quantity.
• Assist other personnel for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Operates a variety of standard commercial kitchen tools and equipment such as cash register, oven, steamer, dish washer, food warmer, can opener, knives and other heavy duty equipment.
• Maintain clean, sanitize, and orderly facilities, equipment, and dishes.
• Work under direct supervision using standardized procedures.
• Provide information and/or advising others and maintain confidentiality concerning privileged information.
• Maintain knowledge of and comply with District and State regulations as they relate to food service preparation, safety and sanitation.

Marginal Duties and Responsibilities

• Attend all required department meetings and training.
• Responsible for performing Lead's duties, if asked, in their absence
• Assist with training kitchen staff in daily operations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Skill in the use and maintenance of all commercial kitchen equipment and tools.
• Knowledge is required to perform basic math; read and follow instructions; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions.
• Specific knowledge is required to satisfactorily perform the job functions and comply with health standards and hazard, sanitation and safety practices and procedures.
• Basic knowledge of computer systems, Microsoft Office and Excel is preferred. Basic training will be provided if necessary.
• Documented experience in quality food preparation, kitchen maintenance, and food safety.
• Possess a thorough knowledge of rules and regulations regarding sanitation, chemicals, MSDS, food preparation
• Work effectively in challenging situations and harmoniously with others
• Ability to effectively work and communicate with students, parents and school personnel from diverse cultures or backgrounds in English, Spanish or other languages related to the job
• Continually provide a harmonious, service-oriented attitude with students, school staff, and parents.

Preferred:

• Knowledge and proficiency in operation of POS meal accounting system
• Prior food services and/or customer service experience

Education and Experience

• A minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent
• Job related experience, which would provide the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the job.
• Must obtain and maintain a current food handler's certificate.

Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Works in close proximity to others and interacts with co-workers, supervisors, school staff, students, outside vendors and visitors. Work is performed in school building food service work areas. Work areas are well lit, well ventilated and noise is quiet to moderate. Moderate exposure to dry and wet conditions, to fumes, cleaning solvents, vibration with some equipment and temperature changes between cooking and refrigeration areas. All school facilities and grounds are smoke-free environments.

Physical Requirements for Essential Responsibilities In 8-hour workday, this job requires:

Physical Requirements - NA - R - O - F - C

Sitting - X

Stationary Standing - X

Walking (level surface) - X

Walking (uneven surface) - X

Crawling - X

Crouching (bend at knees) - X

Stooping (bend at waist) - X

Twisting (knees/waist/neck) - X

Turn/pivot - X

Climbing (stairs) - X

Climbing (ladder) - X

Reaching overhead - X

Reaching extension - X

Repetitive use arms - X

Repetitive use wrists - X

Repetitive use hands grasping - X

Repetitive use hands squeezing - X

Fine manipulation - X

Using foot control - X

*Pushing/Pulling Maximum weight:75lbs. - X

*Lifting/Carrying Maximum weight:50lbs. - X

Workplace Expectations

• Work effectively with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds
• Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean, and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting
• Have regular and punctual attendance
• Confer regularly with immediate supervisor
• Follow all District policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by proper authority
• Maintain the integrity of confidential information relating to students, staff, and District patrons
• Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment
• Annually pass the District's required online training by the District's assigned due-date
• Follow site and/or District protocol for reporting absences
• Maintain current licenses and/or certificates required for the position
• Utilize the District's electronic systems and applications related to the job

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Tigard-Tualatin School District 23J and Oregon School Employees Association Chapter 51.

Terms of Employment

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position's activities and requirements, the administration reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign duties as necessary that still reflect the essential functions of the department.

A new employee shall be allowed up to four (4) years of experience on the salary schedule, based on actual years of experience on a job of like responsibilites and skills. $19.86 per hour.