Child Nutrition Worker

Cafeteria WorkerThe mission of the Poplarville School District is to serve all students by providing a high-quality education in a safe learning environment. The Cafeteria Worker is responsible to assist in preparing and serving attractive, nutritious meals to students and staff in a clean, cheerful atmosphere.Qualifications:Ability to communicate wellGood physical condition; i.e., able to stand, lift at least 40 pounds, and stoop for long periodsDiplomatic, congenial manner; neat, well-groomed appearanceEssential Functions:Follow supervisor's instructions in producing, portioning and serving foodOrganize food in an attractive manner for presentation and fast serviceServe correct portions of food to students and staff in a friendly mannerEnsure that during meal service periods the supply of food offered is replenishedStore all food products to assure freshness and safetyClean and sanitize kitchen and service work areas daily utilizing all sanitary guidelinesPerform major cleaning of all equipment and storerooms at regularly scheduled intervals as determined by the managerAssist with physical count of inventory, receiving of inventory and record keeping of inventoryMaintains storeroom in orderly mannerIf cashiering, records all school lunch monetary transactions and checks/verifies lunch informationRemoves trash to pick-up area, maintains area in sanitary mannerMust wear approved uniforms and appropriate non-skid shoesAny other related job duties as assigned by the Superintendent and/or their designeeDemonstrates a commitment to professional growthDemonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skillsMaintains appropriate professional appearanceDemonstrates regular attendance and punctualityIs available for team communications by email/text/voice or any other means as directed by the DNC or DesigneeAgrees to, understands, and operates under the procedures as outlined in the Child Nutrition Team's operations manualParticipates in and completes the approved district Staff Development ProgramPerforms such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the immediate supervisor may from time to time assignEvaluation:Performance of the individual holding this job will be evaluated by this position's immediate supervisor. Evaluations will be performed annually for means of determining the re-hiring/termination at this position. Evaluations may be done several times throughout the year at the discretion of this position's immediate supervisor.Job Specifics for Cafeteria Worker:Office/Room Location: Assigned Campus CafeteriaScope of Work: Assigned Cafeteria's operations, preparations, distribution. Works closely with the cafeteria manager.Smartphone: Smartphone for use in communicating with the Child Nutrition Team. Personal use is prohibited unless an emergency.Payscale: This position is based on a 9 month agreement. Compensation to be established by the Superintendent and approved by the Board of Trustees on an annual basis. This position is "At Will."Poplarville Separate School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Poplarville Separate School District ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Poplarville Separate School District has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources. Poplarville School District