School Nutrition Worker

Job Description Code: 4N.020 Division/Department: School Leadership and Operations Pay Grade: SN-1 Pay Type: Salaried; Non-Exempt Retirement: PSE Contract Work Year: 183 Days Reports To: School Nutrition Manager and Principal Evaluation Instrument: PEI Minimum Qualifications Standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of state approved High School Equivalency (HSE) Testing Program. Food service experience preferred, but not mandatory. Completion of Orientation for Nutrition Employees (ONE) course within first year of employment. Ability to read and follow recipes and understand and follow directions. Must possess or be willing to learn skills needed to operate food preparation equipment and perform necessary cleaning. GOAL Prepares, cooks, and serves nutritionally adequate meals to students, staff and visitors in an efficient and courteous manner in accordance with accepted food service procedures and Health Department requirements; adheres to all meal accountability procedures including cashiering. Representative Duties & Responsibilities Assist in the preparation of various foods for cooking and serving. Follow daily production schedules, including preparing recipes as written Use portion control to equally portion all foods. Implement state/local health codes as they relate to food service. Follow all safety regulations. Wash dishes and store them properly. Sweep and clean kitchen floors. Serve on the serving line. Adhere to all meal accountability procedures including cashiering Follow appropriate dress codes to represent school nutrition in a professional manner. Clean equipment, kitchen and dining tables, as needed. Utilize and maintain equipment as trained and report faulty equipment to School Nutrition Manager. Assist with receiving USDA commodities and purchased foods. Assist with receiving, unloading and storage of all foods and supplies in cooler, freezer and dry storage areas. Communicate effectively and promotes good public relations with students, teachers, administrators and the community. Works with peers/supervisors in tactful, considerate and cooperative manner and assist others when needed Participate in and attend all required training programs including yearly in-service training, ONE course within first year of employment and any additional training as scheduled through the School Nutrition Department Perform necessary average lifting up to 50 pounds. Possess and maintain valid and appropriate license, certificate and/or credential as may be required for this position. Follow work scheduling and attendance requirements in a regular, predictable and punctual manner. Participate in training programs to increase skills and proficiency related to the assignment. Review current developments, literature and technical source information related to job responsibilities. Ensure adherence to good safety procedures including approved instructions for chemical use in the operation of the program. Follow federal and state laws, as well as Board policies. Perform other duties as assigned. Fringe Benefits FICA is paid by the employee and matched by the School District. Temporary workers do not qualify for employee benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cherokee County School District - GA