Nutrition Services Assistant

Nutrition Services Position

Schedule: 5 days/week (Monday - Friday), 6 hours/day

Hours: As assigned (hours & break hours may vary)

Benefits & Pay Schedule: According to Master Agreement

Job Summary

Responsible for the preparation, serving, and clean-up of nourishing and attractive meals for School District students, staff, and guests by complying with all applicable sanitation and health standards and following established food production programs and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 20% Set up, take down, and clean up
• Fill milk coolers, utensil holders, napkin holders.
• Set up/take down serving areas.
• Set up/take down condiment station.
• May set up/take down for satellite meals or catered events.
• Proper handling and storage of remaining food items
• Clean and sanitize area and equipment
• Wash dishes
• Monitor temperature of equipment
• Clean tables
• 65% Food Preparation
• Prepare nutritious food (sandwiches, salads, washing fruits and vegetables, etc.) following health regulations and supervisor's direction.
• Prepare baked goods.
• Assist with preparation of featured menu items daily and weekly.
• Ensure that food remains at proper temperature.
• May assist with preparation of food for satellite locations or catered events.
• Utilize and follow standardized recipes as needed.
• 10% Serve/Cashier
• Greet customers in a prompt and courteous manner.
• Serve food so that it is presented in an appealing manner and served on a timely basis.
• Serve food according to portion control
• Maintain proper food temperature.
• May assist in a la carte area.
• Receive payment for meals and make correct change when necessary.
• Verify accounts and review meal selections for reimbursable government meals.
• 4% Food Storage
• Assist in receiving, stocking and storage of food and supplies
• Responsible for proper storage of food and supplies
• 5% Recordkeeping
• Maintain accurate and timely records according to program requirements and department procedures such as student meal selection, food production, etc.
• Complete temperature documentation
• Assist with inventory review and year end process as requested.
• 1% Professional Development
• Attends meetings and trainings as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Work Requirements and Characteristics

Education/Certification/Licensure Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Nutrition and Sanitation courses within 6 months of hire date.
• Obtain and maintain USDA Professional Standards hours within first school year of hire date.

Experience:

• Previous Nutrition Services or other related experience preferred.

Essential Skills Required to Perform the Work:

• Basic knowledge of nutrition service procedures, practices and equipment.
• Basic knowledge of federal/state health/nutrition requirements.
• Basic knowledge of proper food handling and sanitation.
• Knowledge of nutrition services regulations and standards.
• Knowledge of standard cooking skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instruction including recipes.
• Basic knowledge and application of computer skills.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to perform arithmetic calculations (i.e. addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).
• Ability to work with money and accurately make change.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Organizational and time management skills including the ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Electronic Devices and Software Required:

• Operate small equipment such as: knives, peelers, can opener, utensils and microwave.
• Operate large equipment such as: convection oven, food slicer, food warmers, steam tables, dishwasher, steam jacket kettle and braising pan.
• Operate office equipment such as: computer, cafeteria computer sales and phone system.
• Utilizes food service software program.

Supervision of Other Employees:

• This position does not provide supervision or work direction to any other District employees.
• The position may assist in training others.
• Ability and willingness to cross train and cover other nutrition services positions.

Physical Job Requirements:

• Position involves extended periods of time on feet.
• Position involves frequent lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Position involves occasional repetitive motion & hand dexterity in performing tasks.
• Position involves listening, speaking clearly and visual acuity.
• Position involves frequent walking, stooping, reaching and bending.
• Position involves smelling and tasting of food.

Mental Job Requirements:

• Position includes organizing and prioritizing tasks in order to meet strict deadlines.
• Position involves attention to detail.
• Position includes operating equipment that requires concentration.
• Position includes handling multiple tasks at once while dealing with constant interruptions.
• Position involves flexibility and a willingness to undertake a variety of tasks, sometimes from more than one person.
• Position includes varying workload.
• Position includes working in a team environment.
• Position involves coordination of manual dexterity with visual attention (eye-hand coordination).

Working Conditions:

• Position involves variables in room temperatures from cooking, dishwasher operations and utilization of freezer/refrigeration equipment.
• Position involves exposure to slippery floors.
• Position involves noise levels from equipment and students.
• Position involves exposure to cleaning chemicals and fumes.
• Position involves working with sharp tools.

Job Outcomes:

• Projects a positive, cooperative and respectful attitude with students, parents, other employees and community members.
• Provides a clean, safe and comfortable food service environment to make the students and staff proud of their school.
• Helps to promote safety and prevent accidents.
• Food is prepared in a nutritious, healthy and timely manner.

This description describes the general nature and work expected of an individual assigned to this position. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools