PVHS Student Food Helper

Student Food Helper

JOB GOAL: To provide meals which are attractive, appealing, in an atmosphere of cleanliness and warmth.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This list of Essential Duties and Responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented with other duties as assigned by the Supervisor which does not conflict with NCSD policies and administrative regulations. Under supervision of the Kitchen Manager, assists in the preparation and serving of food in a quick and pleasant manner. Carries out duties according to priority established by the Kitchen Manager. Observes proper food safety procedures. Cleans, maintains, and operates kitchen equipment. Checks in groceries, stocks shelves and freezers, takes inventory. Assists in washing dishes and performs general cleanup duty including clearing tables, counters and serving areas. Keeps stoves, refrigerators, freezers, and other equipment clean and sanitary. Observes and practices sanitation standards. May be asked to transport food from school to school. Record daily temperatures of equipment and menu items, when appropriate. Acts as cashier.

POSITION EXPECTATIONS Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of techniques involving proper food handling, cleaning and storage of food. Familiar with and understands FERPA, HIPAA, and other confidentiality situations and guidelines in the educational setting. Familiar with and assists with implementation of all district policies and administrative regulations as related to specific assignment. Recognizes and reports hazards, and conforms to safety standards as prescribed. Recognizes and notifies administrators of unauthorized persons on campus, and/or of issues that require immediate attention. Familiar with district and site emergency/crisis response procedures, plans and drills (e.g. fire drills, bomb threats, lock-downs, etc.).

Job Summary: The Student Food Helper provides essential operational support to the High School Nutrition Services team. This role is responsible for assisting in the preparation and service of student meals while maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming dining environment. Under the guidance of the Kitchen Manager, the Student Helper performs a variety of tasks including food assembly, sanitation, inventory stocking, and basic cashiering. This position offers students an opportunity to gain professional experience in food safety, teamwork, and customer service within the school district.

Qualifications: Current enrollment at High School. Counselor permission Compliance with NCSD Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy

Working Conditions: Strength: Medium/heavy - Exerts force up to 50 lbs., frequently; or 10 lbs., constantly; or negligible for constantly. Physical Demands: Frequent sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, carrying, reaching, handling, and repetitive fine motor activities. Hearing and speech to communicate in person, via video conference and computers, or over the telephone. Vision: Frequent near acuity, occasional far acuity, and color vision. Vision to read printed and online materials, a Video Display Terminal (VDT) screen, and other monitoring devices. Environmental Conditions : Climate-controlled office setting with temperatures ranging from mild to moderate cold/heat. Exposure to noise levels ranging from moderate to loud and occasional to frequent time periods. Occasional extreme cold and heat due to temperatures associated with kitchen areas, (i.e., ovens, grills, refrigerators/freezers, etc.) Hazards : Furniture, playground/office equipment, communicable diseases, chemicals and fumes (as related to specific assignment), and power/hand operated equipment and machinery (as related to specific assignment).

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Nye County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Nye County School District does not sanction or tolerate discrimination in any form in its programs and activities, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, disability, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, veteran status, domestic partnership, genetic information, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or membership in the Nevada National Guard, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. It is the policy of Nye County School District to comply with all federal and state laws concerning the employment of individuals with disabilities and to act in accordance with regulations and guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Furthermore, it is the company policy not to discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in regard to application procedures, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, training or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. Nye County School District will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to Nye County School District. Please contact human resources (HR) with any questions or requests for accommodation.

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