Asst 7hr, Stdt Nutr

Overview The Assistant 7 Hour Student Nutrition role follows all Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Student Nutrition Services (SNS) guidelines and procedures. The Assistant 7 Hour Student Nutrition performs manual work in the preparation, serving and cashiering of federal reimbursable meals and a la carte foods to students and staff, under immediate supervision. Responsibilities Assists student during meal service, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and school rules and regulations while circulating through the cafeteria. Prepares, cooks, and serves all food items, including hot and cold items, ensuring correct portion sizes and replenishing the serving line. Monitors food temperatures during preparation and serving and records temperatures according to procedure; follows corrective action procedures if items are not in safe zones. Sets up serving line, obtains paper products and utensils, and presents food attractively. Provides friendly and respectful customer service, acknowledges students by name, thanks students for their business, keeps the serving area neat, and encourages healthy food choices. Enters meal components correctly, documents emergency meal transactions, handles cash and checks accurately, checks for special diets, and follows end-of-day cash control procedures. Receives, checks-in and stocks food; checks-out food for production; organizes storage rooms, refrigerators, and freezers. Maintains program accountability, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local rules; records production, HACCP, meal accountability, and cash procedures; aligns with district policies and procedures. Circulates in the cafeteria assisting students, promoting good table manners, and encouraging balanced meals and trying unfamiliar foods. Assists SNS staff with student special diet requests to ensure correct food is provided for dietary or preference requests. Assists with food tastings with the SNS manager and staff, offering samples and soliciting feedback. Prepares and cleans allergy-free tables according to established procedures. Ensures cafeteria tables are clean, free of spills and trash, and the cafeteria is ready for the next group after dismissal according to schedule. Ensures serving line and equipment are clean and properly stored; contributes to kitchen, dish area, and storage area cleanup. Performs any other duties as assigned. Responsibilities and tasks outlined are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district. Other Information Teamwork, dependability, personal appearance, customer service, job knowledge, and computer skills are emphasized. Equal opportunity guidance and veterans’ preference guidelines noted; Florida resident veterans/spouses may receive preference in selection, retention, and promotion as applicable. Experience: Kitchen or cooking experience to acquire the knowledge and ability described. Language Skills: Reads and interprets safety and operating rules; writes routine reports; speaks effectively to groups. Mathematical Skills: Basic operations with money, weights, measurements. Reasoning Ability: Carries out detailed instructions and solves problems with a few concrete variables. Computer Skills: Basic computer skills required. Physical Demands: Walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, handling, talking, hearing, tasting, smelling, and keyboarding. Lifting up to 35 pounds. Reaching with both hands; overhead. Environment: Noise level, temperature ranges, and proximity to moving parts as described. All job postings close at 7:00 p.m. on the posted Closing Date. Applications must be submitted before this deadline. All applicants must maintain an active application and have received an active notification from the Application Center to be considered or interviewed for any posted position. Not Currently an Employee of our district? If you are seeking employment with Hillsborough County Public Schools, you can apply for the position by clicking the "Apply" button. Are you a current employee of Hillsborough County Public Schools? Eligible employees can find and apply for positions on the Infor System (GHR Employee Space). Click on Opportunities to explore current openings. All current employees seeking transfer or promotion must apply through the employee experience page. Employees who wish to transfer to a different position or location must satisfy the minimum requirements of the desired position. Review your skills/competencies and contact the Application Center if updates are needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr