School Nutrition Program Substitute - 188

Meal Support Worker

Performs human support work preparing and serving institutional meals, cleaning cafeterias, and related work as apparent or assigned.

Qualification Requirements

• High school diploma or GED/HiSET desired.
• General kitchen experience.
• Ability to adjust to new and changing situations.
• Ability to get along well with others.
• Ability to assist in creating an inviting atmosphere for customers and staff.
• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work quickly with hands and complete assignments in time allotted.

Salary

$15.00 per hour

Reports to

SNP Manager

Essential Functions

• Reports to schools as assigned using own transportation.
• Serves as a cashier.
• Washes and wraps fresh fruit; measures and cups canned fruit.
• Washes and measures ingredients for salads.
• Prepares specialty fruit and assists in vegetable preparation.
• Prepares food for next day; cleans and sanitizes work area.
• Counts money for petty cash, opens register, and reconciles register at end of day.
• Prepares food, washes dishes, and cleans kitchen area.
• Serves food.
• Operates and cleans equipment, including dish room.
• Completes daily records.
• Stocks food and supplies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• General knowledge of materials and methods used in preparing meats, breads, vegetables, and other foods on a large scale.
• General knowledge of the use and care of utensils and equipment.
• General knowledge of food values and nutrition.
• Skill in the use of standardized recipes and specialized kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.
• Ability to work long hours while standing and under high temperature conditions.

Physical Requirements

• Regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force, and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force.
• Frequently requires standing; walking; sitting; speaking or hearing; using hands to finger, handle or feel; climbing or balancing, stooping; kneeling, crouching, or crawling; reaching with hands and arms; tasting or smelling; pushing or pulling; lifting; and repetitive motions.
• Work has standard vision requirements.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by using the spoken word.
• Hearing is required to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound.
• Requires visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts.
• Requires use of measuring devices.
• Occasionally requires working near moving mechanical parts.
• May be exposed to the risk of electrical shock and bloodborne pathogens.
• Occasionally may be exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather), to fumes or airborne particles, to toxic or caustic, chemicals, to extreme hot or cold (non-weather).
• May be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.
• Ability to work in a moderately noisy location (school kitchen and cafeteria).

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level or work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this job.

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