Child Nutrition Worker

Child Nutrition Worker

Perform assigned job responsibilities in the kitchen, including food preparation, serving, cashiering, cleaning and record keeping. In addition, perform assigned tasks with a positive and productive attitude that creates a safe environment for both students and staff.

Essential Functions:

• Prepares or assists in the preparation of food for students and staff.
• Preparation includes assembling various food items and ingredients for recipes, heating foods to proper temperatures, and packaging and serving food items according to established procedures and portion control standards.
• Follows standardized recipes with no deviation.
• Serves meals or meal components to students in accordance with federal guidelines.
• Supplies and replenishes food items for the serving line(s) as needed.
• Labels and stores or disposes of excess food properly in accordance with HACCP standards.
• Operates and cleans standard food service equipment such as warmers, microwaves, ovens, combis, steamers, dish machines, coolers, racks and carts.
• Cleans and sanitizes smallwares, including hand washing of pots and pans and operating dish machine.
• Assists in the receiving and storing of food deliveries.
• Correctly completes necessary paperwork, including but not limited to the perpetual inventory, HACCP records, production records.
• Adheres to all sanitation regulations.
• Follows procedures and instructions as assigned.
• Fills in where needed to ensure efficient operations.
• Complies with work schedule and follows call-in procedures.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Equipment: N/A

Travel Requirement: Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Pay Rate: $15.75 per hour

Work Schedule: 182 days per year. 4-7.5 hours per day.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to understand and follow detailed written and oral instructions.
• General knowledge of basic culinary and sanitation skills.
• Ability to read and follow standardized recipes, including weights and measurements.
• Ability to learn prescribed food preparation methods and school nutrition operations.
• General knowledge of the use and care of food preparation equipment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with students and school staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide diversity of associates, students and school staff.
• Ability to remain flexible and open to changes in regulations, duties, policies, procedures, etc.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Ability to maintain professional standards continuing education by attending conferences and workshops when requested.
• Basic proficiency in English is required for safety and communication of work instructions.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:

• Physical Requirement Percentage of Time:
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time. Very Frequent
• Ability to lift 25 pounds. Often
• Ability to carry 25 pounds. Often
• Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations. Seldom
• Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter. Very Frequent
• Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation. Very Frequent
• Ability to operate job-related equipment. Very Frequent
• Ability to reach in all directions. Very Frequent

License/ Registration/ Certification: N/A

Education: Ability to read and write

Experience: Previous experience is preferred

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt