Nutrition Services Assistant ; Tigard High School

Job Title

JOB TITLE
:
Nutrition Services Assistant

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR
:
Food Service Lead/Food Service Manager/Food Service Supervisor

FTE
: 0.4375 (3.5 hours per day)

Start Date
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As soon as possible after hire

The position of the Nutrition Service 1 is to provide nutrition services to a school population as assigned and to assist in the preparation, serving, cleaning duties and selling meals to students, staff and the community in a sanitary, efficient and friendly environment.

• Operates a variety of commercial kitchen equipment such as cash register, ovens, steamers, dishwasher, food warmer, steam-jacketed kettle, steam table, and other tools, following proper procedures and safe handling practices.
• Work effectively and complete work on time.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare, cook and store foods according to HACCP methods, ensures timely service and presentation of meals.
• Follows Nutrition Services Department Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) standard operating procedures (SOPs) for food safety and sanitation in the receiving and storage of supplies; in food preparation; in storage, disposal or donation of leftovers; in clearing and maintaining equipment.
• Follows and adheres to food safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Perform and assist with the full routine of a computerized meal software program, including cashiering duties, deposits, and accounting of all funds.
• Store and retrieve products as needed and cleans kitchen and work areas complying with sanitation requirements.
• Maintain required records for meal accounting and temperature logs.
• Performs scratch cooking as needed on a daily basis.
• Prepare and serve appropriate quantities of food in a timely manner, assuring proper quality and quantity.
• Assist other personnel for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Operates a variety of standard commercial kitchen tools and equipment such as cash register, oven, steamer, dish washer, food warmer, can opener, knives and other heavy duty equipment.
• Maintain clean, sanitize, and orderly facilities, equipment, and dishes.
• Work under direct supervision using standardized procedures.
• Provide information and/or advising others and maintain confidentiality concerning privileged information.
• Maintain knowledge of and comply with District and State regulations as they relate to food service preparation, safety and sanitation.

• Attend all required department meetings and training.
• Responsible for performing Lead’s duties, if asked, in their absence
• Assist with training kitchen staff in daily operations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum:

• Skill in the use and maintenance of all commercial kitchen equipment and tools.
• Knowledge is required to perform basic math; read and follow instructions; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions.
• Specific knowledge is required to satisfactorily perform the job functions and comply with health standards and hazard, sanitation and safety practices and procedures.
• Basic knowledge of computer systems, Microsoft Office and Excel is preferred. Basic training will be provided if necessary.
• Documented experience in quality food preparation, kitchen maintenance, and food safety.
• Possess a thorough knowledge of rules and regulations regarding sanitation, chemicals, MSDS, food preparation
• Work effectively in challenging situations and harmoniously with others
• Ability to effectively work and communicate with students, parents and school personnel from diverse cultures or backgrounds in English, Spanish or other languages related to the job
• Continually provide a harmonious, service-oriented attitude with students, school staff, and parents.

Preferred:

• Knowledge and proficiency in operation of POS meal accounting system
• Prior food services and/or customer service experience

• A minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent
• Job related experience, which would provide the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the job.
• Must obtain and…