Nutrition Services Assistant II - Part-Time (3 hours)

Job Title

Major Results Expected:

To prepare and distribute food items for the consumption by students and school personnel and maintaining facilities in a sanitary condition. Support the District Mission and Strategic Plan Objectives.

Consideration:

Part-time position.

Essential Requirements:

1. High School Diploma (preferred) or equivalent experience.
2. 18 years of age or older
3. Ability to work harmoniously with, and to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with, students, staff and administration.
4. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
5. Ability to maintain confidentiality
6. Possess basic knowledge of food preparation in large quantities, menu planning, and operation and care for kitchen equipment.
7. Possess knowledge of modern methods of food preparation, health codes and sanitation principles, and nutritional requirements.
8. Ability to secure and maintain a valid Marion County Foodhandler's Card.
9. Perform physical requirements which may include:
   1. Moderate degree of physical stamina
   2. Frequent standing, walking, bending, and occasional pushing and lifting up to 50 pounds.
   3. Ability to use kitchen equipment.
10. Supports the District Core Values, Mission and Strategic Plan by:
• Interacting with colleagues, community members, students and parents in a respectful and trustworthy manner.
• Demonstrating awareness and sensitivity to a variety of cultural practices and values.
• Inviting collaboration with staff and community members
• Seeking out professional development opportunities.
• Being accountable for actions and following through on goals.
• Consistently setting high expectations for self, peers and students.
• Continually assessing job results.
11. Such alternative to the above requirements as the School Board or the Administration may deem appropriate and acceptable.

Performance Responsibilities:

1. Assists in the preparation of food, including baked goods, salads, sandwiches, and entrees for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional and projected meal requirements.
2. Cleans utensils, equipment, and the storage, food preparation and serving areas for the purpose of maintaining sanitary conditions.
3. Inspects one or more food items and/or supplies for the purpose of verifying quantity and specifications of orders and/or complying with mandated health requirements.
4. Responds to inquiries of students, staff, administration, and/or public for the purpose of providing information and/or direction regarding the type and/or cost of meals.
5. Serves one or more items of food for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements and/or requests from students and school personnel.
6. Stocks food, commodities and paper supplies for the purpose of maintaining adequate quantities and security of items.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, Bonding, and/or Testing Required:

• Possess and maintain a valid First Aid card, if required only
• Annual Bloodborne Pathogens Training
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance
• Possess and maintain a valid Marion County Foodhandler's Card

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. (See addendum)

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. (See addendum)

Terms of Employment:

Days and hours to be arranged, with salary according to current schedule.

Evaluation:

Following the probationary period, performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of classified personnel.