CNP After School Supper Worker - Location TBD

Child Nutrition Program Worker

Focused on Quality: Committed to Excellence.

Job Title: CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM WORKER

Supervised by/Reports to: Principal/CNP Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Goals:

1. To effectively implement local school and Federal guidelines for Child Nutrition Program (CNP).
2. To provide healthy, nutritious meals and food preparation services for students, staff, visitors, and community members of Limestone County Schools.

Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
2. Ability to meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure.
3. Ability to operate and maintain kitchen equipment necessary for performance of job responsibilities.
4. Ability to carry out verbal and written instructions and demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
5. Ability to follow Child Nutrition Program guidelines and regulations per Federal and State.
6. Ability to use technology as required to perform job responsibilities.
7. Strength, stamina, agility, dexterity, and acuity to perform job responsibilities safely and effectively.
8. Ability, agility and stamina to engage in prolonged standing, stooping, kneeling, bending, turning, reaching, and repetitive lifting up to 30 pounds.
9. Ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
10. Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance.
11. Such alternative qualifications to those listed as the Board may require.

Performance Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

1. Assists in preparation and service of food according to the written menu of the day and supervisor's/manager's instruction.
2. Performs food storage; inventory control; equipment cleaning, assembly and disassembly; and related serving and sanitation tasks as assigned.
3. Performs duties in a courteous and professional manner.
4. Operates food service equipment in accordance with established procedures.
5. Serves in job rotation or assists in any CNP activities as assigned including, but not limited to, cashier, server, backup, dish machine operator, food preparation, and cleanup of kitchen, dining area, storage areas, or work area.
6. Maintains professional dress and hygiene, suitable for food service work (uniform, hairnet/hat, closed-toe shoe with non-skid sole, etc.).
7. Observes proper safety precautions in the kitchen and other work areas.
8. Cooperates with other school system staff members in maintaining high standards in the child nutrition program.
9. Follows written and verbal instructions and communicates effectively with others (CNP staff, vendors, school staff, students, parents, community members) per Professional standards as outlined by the USDA and State CNP department.
10. Participates in and promotes in-service training, conferences, and continuing educational programs for self-improvement and for other personnel.
11. Engages in professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics and effective work habits.
12. Maintains appropriate confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters.
13. Demonstrates initiative in identifying potential problems and/or opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility.
14. Reports potential problems, unusual events, or work irregularities to appropriate administrative or supervisory personnel.
15. Responds to inquiries, requests, constructive feedback, concerns and/or complaints in a timely and positive manner.
16. Maintains and submits reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.
17. Properly uses and cares for tools, equipment, and material resources of the school system.
18. Serves on school/system committees as required or appropriate.
19. Uses effective collaboration skills to work as an effective team member.
20. Demonstrates support for the school system and its goals and priorities.
21. Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local regulations.
22. Reports absences and takes leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures.
23. Performs other job-related duties as assigned by principal and/or supervisor.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and use hands to finger, to handle, or feel objects, equipment, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, bend, stoop, squat, and crouch and kneel. The employee must occasionally lift, push, pull carry and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include near vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Salary: Salary to be established by The Limestone County School's District Salary Schedule.

Terms of Employment: 183 days

Board Approved: October 22, 2019

LIMESTONE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER