Nutrition Services Assistant

Nutrition School Lunch Program Food Service Worker

Under the supervision of the Kitchen Manager, assist in preparing food for the Nutrition School Lunch Program through the preparation and serving of food on the serving line. Responsible for preparing nutritious meals for students and staff in a safe and sanitary kitchen. Maintain excellent customer relations with students, staff and parents. Develop and maintain positive, friendly, courteous, and professional relationships with co-workers, students, staff, parents and patrons. Stock and price inventory in milk and drink coolers and other storage areas and properly store extra food. Stock and set up serving line and all necessary equipment needed to serve meals. Sanitize all dishes, equipment, floors, tables, sinks, etc., following completion of daily school meal service. Wash tables in commons area following each meal to ensure sanitary eating areas. Remove all trash and waste. Utilizing computers for point of sale and district communication. Complete all food service tasks as directed by Kitchen Manager. Complete opening and closing kitchen preparations including cleaning, storage, and stocking of inventory.

High school diploma or equivalent. Operating knowledge of oven, steamer, mixer, slicer, dishwasher and computer preferred at time of hire. 0-2 years food service experience preferred. Requires knowledge to choose and follow recipes, and cook, portion and serve quality food. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Successful completion of Basic Food Safety Class, through El Paso County Health Department, must be acquired within six months of hire and renewed upon expiration. Criminal background check and District fingerprinting required.

Harrison School District Two