Substitute Nutrition Services Worker Job Kennewick area,Washington USA,Restaurant/Food Service

SUBSTITUTE NUTRITION SERVICES WORKER

Location:

District-Wide

Hours:

Variable

Rate: $ 17.23/hr

JOB DESCRIPTION

The job of the Nutrition Services Worker provides for the nutrition services of students at the assigned site and must meet the mandated nutritional needs of students. The position requires cooking and preparing large quantities of food items for all Nutrition Services programs including but not limited to Breakfast, Lunch, Snack and Suppers that meet mandated nutritional requirements and/or requests of students and school personnel;

verifying quantities and specifications of orders; maintaining facilities in a sanitary condition; ensuring availability of quantities of items; providing written support to convey information; complying with mandated health requirements; and review and verify reimbursable meals. Substitutes may also be required to secure funds for daily meal transactions; deposit funds and balance accounts while adhering to accounting practices for monies handled.

Substitutes must be available to work on a regular basis and be willing to work in various locations throughout the District.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Passing basic skills test based on the requirements of the position

Employment history in similar position(s)

References indicating satisfactory skills and abilities in similar position

Successful completion of training or certification programs related to position. (this could include, but is not limited to, one of the following: high school diploma, GED, AA, BA, etc.)

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position.

Must possess or be willing to obtain a food handler permit.

Must pass a background check, which includes employee paid fingerprinting.

Completion of safe schools web-based training within 30 days of hire and yearly thereafter.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Must uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures.

Must take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.

Must maintain Food Handlers permit.

Knowledge of basic cash handling procedures.

Must attend in-service trainings, menu meetings and other meetings as required, as well as attend any training as directed by management.

Evidence of ability to assess and correct issues involving safety.

Evidence of ability to establish and maintain a tactful, cooperative and effective relationship with students, parents, staff, fellow employees and management.

Evidence of ability to approach assigned work in a professional manner, working toward the common goal of teamwork, pride in service delivery and continuous improvement

Must demonstrate sufficient command of the English language to communicate verbally and in writing with students, parents, district staff members and other concerned people regarding all aspects of their job related activities.

Must be able to use basic computer programs to maintain records, enter timecard information and read and respond to email.

Skills to perform basic math calculations, communicate effectively, use standard office equipment including a calculator and computer.

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED

Prior job-related experience (3 years minimum) in cash handling, customer service, food preparation, serving and basic kitchen activities.

Skills to perform basic arithmetic calculations, maintain inventory control, use…