School Nutrition - General Worker - 3.25 hours/day (9:20a -1:10 p) - Springer Middle School

School Nutrition Assistant

Job Goal: Participates in the overall provision of meal service to children for breakfast and/or lunch. These duties include the setting up of serving lines, the preparation and delivery of food to children and staff, cashiering, dishwashing and maintaining the overall cleanliness of the kitchen facilities and service areas. Successful completion of duties will result in meal service where breakfasts and lunches are prepared, served and stored in an atmosphere that promotes food safety, sanitation and a warm, inviting eating experience for students and staff.

Job Qualifications: Must possess High School Diploma or Equivalent. Must be able to follow instructions and take initiative. Have willingness to learn or knowledge of meal pattern requirements as specified by the USDA Child Nutrition Program. Display personal cleanliness and be willing to learn and uphold standards of cleanliness and sanitation as related to the preparation, service and storage of meals. Mental demands include the ability to enjoy the fast-paced School Nutrition environment, the ability to work cooperatively with others and the ability to learn new skills as related to job duties. Physical demands include the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Must be able to tolerate extremes in temperature. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand on cement floors for up to six hours. Able to read and write.

Essential Functions: Shall be able to work in all areas of the kitchen as assigned by the Assistant Manager. Shall accept alternating assignments in food preparation, on the serving line, cashiering, dishwashing and cleaning as directed by the Assistant Manager. Shall follow safe food handling practices and maintain standards of health, sanitation and safety. Shall maintain personal cleanliness while in the performance of work duties. Shall be responsible to learn how to operate, care for and clean School Nutrition equipment. Shall be responsible for the recording of food and/or supplies taken out from storerooms, refrigerators or freezers on a daily basis (perpetual inventory). Shall pick up debris on floor and sweep School Nutrition area before, during and after meal service time. Shall clean and sanitize cafeteria tables after meal service and on an as needed basis. Shall keep all work and storage areas clean. Shall assist co-workers where help is needed and take the initiative to do whatever is necessary to expedite work in the kitchen. Shall be an active participant in the promotion of the Brandywine School District School Nutrition program. Shall display an attitude of cooperation and accommodation to all coworkers, students, faculty and administrators. Must be willing to attend District sponsored in-service for personal and/or professional growth. Shall perform other tasks and assume other duties as needed or as assigned by the Assistant Manager, Building Principal and the School Nutrition Supervisor/Specialist.