Nutrition Services Worker

Nutrition Services Worker Truman Elementary

5 Hours per day 9 months per year

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the building Managers, and Nutrition Services Superior, to assist in maintaining an orderly and safe atmosphere in the kitchen, and food warehouse by helping serve, fill orders.

Essential Functions

• Assists in serving students when needed in the serving line during mealtime.
• Assists in making sure that kitchen and prep areas are clean.
• Assists in filling orders for kitchens as needed.
• Assists students with orderly food purchases, distribution of food, disposal of food waste, and return of trays and utensils.
• Assists in preparation of meals as needed.
• Able to push/pull carts as needed.
• Must have clean driving record.
• Able to lift 50lbs. regularly
• 60 day probation period

Additional Duties

As assigned

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational and problem solving skills.
• Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality about students in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and district guidelines.
• Lift 50#
• Team player
• Customer service is a must
• Must be able to multi task

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in standard school environment.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Experience: Successful prior experience working as a lunch or food service floater, preferably in a school district or with children a plus.
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt