School Nutrition Assistant Cook, .41 FTE - 5th & 6th grade

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThe OSD School Nutrition Team is looking to hire positive candidates who are ready to jump into our fast-paced work environment Position Summary: Assist in preparing and serving nutritious meals to students during the school day. Essential Job Functions: - Light prep including processing fruits and vegetables, reheating food and preparing food for service. - Serving food on the serving line, including restocking food during service and cleaning between groups. - Follow USDA guidelines for proper serving sizes. - Inventorying, ordering and stocking food and supplies. - Maintaining a variety of records including those related to production records, temperature logs, daily reports, and receipts. - Monitoring refrigerator and food temperatures on a regular basis. - Performing daily tasks as needed including operating the dishwasher, cleaning and maintaining equipment as well as the kitchen and serving area, and preparing food for future use. - Communicating with cook or school lunch manager regarding repairs and complaints or suggestions from building staff. - Follow proper food safety at all times. - Attending meetings and in-service throughout the year as required. - May assist in the training of substitutes and new food service employees. - All other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Education & Experience: - A high school diploma or equivalent - Prior food service experience in a school or commercial setting preferred - ServSafe Food Handler training required upon hire. Required Knowledge & Skills: The candidate must actively support the mission, vision and values of the Oregon School District and positively work with staff, students and the community to share and promote the accomplishment of those goals and objectives. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and Oregon School Board policies. Essential Physical/ Mental Requirements: - Must be able to stand/walk for periods of time for prolonged periods, up to 8 hours, with or without back support. - Must be able to perform light repetitive work, may need to safely lift more than 50 pounds of hot or cold food without assistance in an indoor or outdoor setting. - Must be able to communicate effectively on the telephone and in person with students, individuals and groups to provide information, instruction and direction. - Must be able to reach in all directions and bend/stoop to use equipment. - Must have dexterity and hand/eye coordination necessary to use computer keyboard, digital media and photography equipment. - Must be able to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, and crouch; and talk and hear - Must have specific vision abilities such as close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. - Hearing activity requires the ability to participate in numerous conversations throughout the day, both in person and over the telephone. - Must be able to complete duties in an environment where background noise and some interruptions are the norm. - Must have the ability to maintain concentration and focus on tasks requiring timeliness and accuracy. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. Essential job functions are intended to describe those functions that are primary to the performance of this job, and other job duties include those that are considered secondary to the overall purpose of this job. This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by the District. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability. \nCompany DescriptionThe Oregon School District is a growing district with 4000+ students. We offer a highly competitive compensation system, a robust benefits package, a commitment to professional development and a family friendly work environment. We are also fortunate to be located 10 miles south of Madison in a caring community that supports its public schools.Company DescriptionThe Oregon School District is a growing district with 4000+ students. We offer a highly competitive compensation system, a robust benefits package, a commitment to professional development and a family friendly work environment. We are also fortunate to be located 10 miles south of Madison in a caring community that supports its public schools.