Nutrition Services Assistant - 5 hours per day - West Seaford Elementary

Nutrition Services Assistant

Under the direct supervision of the cafeteria manager or supervisor, to assist in maintaining an orderly and safe atmosphere in the cafeteria, and in other designated locations by helping and supervising students at mealtime.

High School Diploma or Equivalent required. Must be able to read and write and do simple arithmetic. Must be willing to successfully complete Units I through IV of the School Food Service Training Program within a three year period. ServeSafe certification is highly recommended. Must be neat in appearance and adhere to dress code.

Performs responsibilities, as listed, to assure that students and staff are served appetizing and nutritious meals in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness, and friendliness.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Ability to work in an environment of cold temperatures, heat, and humidity. Manual dexterity and ability to work under pressure are necessary.

Duties are assigned, as applicable, to the system utilized by individual schools:

• Preparation: Assists with preparation of food, including the main entree, baked goods, desserts, salads, sandwiches, or other items under the direction of the manager or cook.
• Serving: Delivers and distributes breakfast meals to arriving students. Supplies and restocks the serving line with food and supplies. Practices positive customer service in the service of meals to students and adults. Keeps line moving smoothly and swiftly. Keeps serving areas and counters clean at all times. Practices portion control.
• Sanitation/Dishwashing: Prepares dishwasher for operation. May work at the receiving window and wash or load dishes into the machine or may work at the terminal end of the machine removing dishes, trays, and flatware. Restocks service or preparation areas with clean dishes, etc. Frequently checks dish machine for acceptable wash and rinse temperatures. Reports problems to manager. Cleans dishwasher and dishroom. Delimes dish machine weekly, as scheduled by the manager.
• Cashier: Prepares cash register prior to meal service. Takes money for food and meal tickets, accurately accounts for each transaction (following school food service program regulations), counts money, verifies receipts with the manager. Records free and reduced-price meals served. Records charged meals.
• Cleaning: Properly cleans and sanitizes equipment. Is responsible for cleaning of all work areas used as well as the general kitchen, as assigned. Appropriately uses chemicals/cleaning supplies for safe and effective cleaning/sanitation. Maintains a record of all food and supplies used each day. Practices safe food handling and maintains standards of health sanitation and safety as required by the State Board of Health. Properly operates equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Assists with other duties as assigned by the Nutrition Services Manager and Supervisor.

Effective verbal and written communication skills. Effective organizational and problem-solving skills. Bilingual oral skills (English/Spanish) preferred. 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.

Works in standard school cafeteria environment and in outdoor weather.

Temporary position: No. Number of months/days: 10 Month - 178 Days. Full time or part time: Part Time. Eligible for "State Share" of benefits: No. Pension eligible position: Yes. Minimum qualifications: HS Diploma or equivalent.