Nicoloff Child Nutrition Assistant Lunch #486

Child Nutrition Assistant I - Lunch

The job of Child Nutrition Assistant I - Lunch is done for the purpose of preparing and distributing food service items for consumption by students and school personnel and maintaining facilities in a sanitary condition. A CNA I - Lunch works under the direct supervision of the Director, Business Support Services.

Essential Job Functions

• Cleans utensils, equipment and the areas of storage, double ovens, freezers, food preparation and serving areas, for the purpose of maintaining sanitary conditions.
• Collects money & prepays for the purpose of providing students with the opportunity to pay in advance.
• Estimates food preparation amounts for the purpose of meeting projected meal requirements and minimizing waste.
• Operates computer system (e.g. reports, letters, prepays & end of day reports) for the purpose of conveying daily information to the Child Nutrition Services Department.
• Prepares food and beverage items for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements and projected meal requirements.
• Responds to inquiries of students, staff and the public for the purpose of providing information and/or direction regarding the type and/or cost of meals.
• Serves one or more items of food for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements and/or requests of students and school personnel.
• Stocks food, condiments and supplies for the purpose of maintaining adequate quantities and security of items.

Other Job Functions

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Performs other related duties & assignments as required.

Experience Required: Prior job related experience in food preparation, serving and basic kitchen activities.

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required: Skills to perform basic arithmetic calculations, operate and care for institutional kitchen equipment, use standard computer system. Knowledge of modern methods of food preparation, health codes and sanitation principles.

Abilities to stand and walk for prolonged periods, provide direction to others and make independent judgements based on common sense, keep and maintain accurate records, understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Significant physical abilities include lifting (35 lbs.), carrying/pushing/pulling, balancing, stooping, reaching/handling/fingering, talking/hearing conversations and other sounds (potential hazards), visual acuity/depth perception/visual accommodation.

• Education Required: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Valid Food Handlers Certificate, Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, pre-placement physical (Group II.)
• Salary Range: 15