School Nutrition Professionals Dennis Elementary

School Nutrition Professional

Dennis Elementary

10:15 am - 1:30pm (3.25 hours)

SUMMARY: Under general supervision, assists with preparation and serving of foods; also cleans kitchen and equipment. Reports to the Food Service Manager.

Duties and Performance Expectations/Essential Functions:

• Assists with delivery and storage of food and supplies.
• Demonstrates recommended methods of measuring and weighing ingredients; serves correct food portions.
• Operates kitchen equipment (e.g., mixers, slicers, dishwashers, steamers, stoves, ovens, etc.) to assist with preparation of meals.
• Assists in maintaining dining room and kitchen equipment in a clean and sanitary manner following health department regulations; defrosts and cleans walk-in freezers; washes tables, cleans meat slicers, stoves, oven, etc., according to approved standards.
• Reports accidents and potential hazards to the Head Cook.
• Assists in rotating and dating stock and supplies and properly storing food.
• Removes food from freezer and other storage as requested.
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
• Attends job related training classes and workshops.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age and in good health.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Ability to operate institutional food preparation equipment.
• Must maintain positive relationships with staff, administrators, students, and parents.
• Must possess a valid Ohio driver's license.
• Must pass criminal background check.

Terms of Employment:

• Effective Date: 2026/2027 school year.
• Type of Contract: One-year probationary.
• Hours of Work: 3.25 hours per day / 186 day contract.
• Salary and Benefits: Starting salary $18.00 hour and benefits as approved in the current negotiated agreement.

Ohio Department of Education