Head Start Nutritional Aide

R EPORTS TO: FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICE MANAGER/CNS SPECIALIST

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

9 Month Calendar - Employee will follow 9 month CLASSIFIED calendar Hourly wage and work year to be determined by the 501 Board of Education Works 7 hours per day in a production kitchen at Sheldon Head Start preschool Must attend and successfully complete Food Safety Basics class within the first six months of employment, and at least once every 5 years

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or GED

More advanced math skills, including multiplication and division

Ability to read and write the English language

Demonstrate knowledge of food safety basics

Ability to lift 50 pounds occasionally

Ability to stand up to 7 hours

Knowledge of portion sizes

Ability to work well with others

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To prepare and/or cook food in a kitchen, serve food to a cafeteria tray line, and perform cleaning activities. May assist in the effective overall operations of the Food and Nutrition Services Program at different kitchen locations as needed.

Preparation of food items

Prepare food carts

Distribute food carts to classrooms

Serve food

Clean and sanitize all food service areas and equipment

Maintain and order supplies as needed

Unloading and putting away stock

Take and document temperatures

Prepare for next day

Wash dishes, pots and pans as needed

Other duties as assigned