Nutrition Services Worker

Performs routine food service tasks under general supervision or instructions in a food production and/or customer service area; prepares portioned and fast food on grill, in broiler, or in deep-fat fryer as appropriate; operates point-of-sale cash register; and washes and cleans equipment as assigned.
Reports to: Student Nutrition Services Coordinator

• High school diploma or GED
• At least 18 years old and eligible to work in the U.S.
• Able to pass post-offer/pre-work physical demands and lift test
• Able to lift 50 pounds routinely
• Willing to work hard and multi-task
• Team work and reliability a must
• Confidential and trustworthy

• 1. Assists in the preparation of foods such as meats, vegetables, baked goods, and desserts; prepares food to include beverages, salads, dressings, sandwiches, and cold plates; prepares portioned and fast foods on grill, in broiler, or in deep-fat fryer as appropriate
• 2. Operates food production equipment to include slicers, choppers, dicers, mixers, vertical cutters, patty-making machines, and other vegetable, bakery, and meat processing equipment
• 3. Transports food or supplies to serving areas; ensures that areas are properly set up; assembles and replenishes food, supplies, and equipment as required; ensures proper temperature of food in steam tables and correct counter display; takes orders, portions, and serves food to customers; records portions served according to procedure; removes, covers, wraps, labels, stores, rotates, and discards food and condiments as directed
• 4. Clears soiled dishes and refuse from tables in dining halls; scrapes refuse into garbage containers; loads trays and soiled dishes on conveyers, racks, and carts; removes and disposes of trash; sets up and operates dishwasher
• 5. Cleans assigned area following proper sanitary procedures, to include equipment, counters, work and dining tables, chairs, refrigerators, utensils, and dispensers; sweeps and mops floors; vacuums carpets
• 6. Ensures all supplies, materials, and equipment are available in assigned work areas for proper performance of duties; maintains replenishment as necessary; prepares supplies and materials as required; reports equipment malfunctions; reports need to repair equipment, furniture, building, and fixtures

• 1. Work requires the ability to read and follow instructions normally acquired through at least a partial high school education
• 2. Six months of experience in food preparation/service or equivalent
• 3. Understanding of proper sanitation procedures
• 4. Good communication skills and ability to follow instructions
• 5. Ability to operate grills, deep fryers, and various cooking equipment (and meet state age requirement for operating equipment as warranted)

• 1. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and team lift up to 80 pounds
• 2. Manual dexterity necessary to operate food preparation equipment and perform necessary cleaning

• 1. Working conditions sometimes involve exposure to excessive heat and cold associated with kitchen environment
• 2. Exposure to various foods, cleaning chemicals, sharp utensils, and hazardous food preparation equipment

ESTES PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT R-3 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.