Westlawn Middle School Child Nutrition Program Assistant

Child Nutrition Program Assistant

Qualifications:

• Minimum requirement is a high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read, write and follow instructions.
• Ability to do simple mathematics.
• Ability to lift, bend, stoop, walk, carry and reach over head.

Reports To:

Child Nutrition Program Manager

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to do simple mathematics.
• Ability to learn prescribed preparation methods of handling food supplies.
• Ability to organize, file and retrieve information as needed.
• Ability to complete production records.
• Ability to work with both hands when assigned food preparation.
• Read and interpret recipes and instructions.
• Ability to use equipment timers and controls.
• Ability to use ingredient scaling equipment.
• Capable of working for six hours in a cold or hot and humid kitchen environment.
• Capable of standing for long periods of time on quarry floors during food preparation using work surfaces that are 48" above the floor.
• Capable of lifting moderately heavy cases of food from the floor level to storage shelves, located from one to five feet from the floor.
• Capable of using floor cleaning equipment to sweep, mop and/or scrub as needed.
• Ability to be a safe food handler, free of disease which may be transmitted by food.
• Ability to follow and pass required sanitation standards and training.
• Ability to empty 50 gallon trash receptacle into an eight yard dumpster.
• Ability to use trash receptacle washer.
• Ability to read chemical product sheets and follow required safety procedures while using and cleaning food preparation equipment.
• Ability to transfer extremely hot food pans from food preparation equipment to serving area.
• Ability to use food preparation equipment that dice, slice, cut, chip, fry, bake, steam, braise, broil, boil and puree using required manufacturer's safety recommendations.
• Ability to use six-foot step ladder for weekly cleaning of kitchen ventilation system.
• Ability to disassemble, clean and reassemble food preparation and cleaning equipment

Job Goal:

To understand the goals and purposes of the National Child Nutrition Program and to serve the students attractive and nutritious meals in a clean, compatible and efficient manner.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Performs assigned duties related to the preparation of school meals such as setting up, cooking, cleaning, washing, moping and maintaining inventory.
• Becomes skilled in the use of all equipment normally used in work assignments.
• Adheres to work schedules and work assignments.
• Attends work on a regular basis and on time.
• Reports work-related injuries as required.
• Completes records as specified.
• Adheres to dress code requirements.
• Practices acceptable health habits and safe work habits which are in keeping with current health guidelines.
• Participates in in-service training opportunities offered by the local school and school systems.
• Maintains a positive, friendly attitude in all job relationships.
• Assumes other reasonable and equitable job-related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
• Performs essential job duties with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Adheres to rules and regulations.

Terms of Employment:

Salary and work year to be determined by the Board.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Personnel

Source: Tuscaloosa City Schools, Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Date: 2/3/78

Revised: 11/1/93

Revised: 8/1/97

Alabama State Department of Education