Nutrition Services Assistant ; Rover

JOB TITLE:

Nutrition Services Assistant

1

Food Service Lead, Food Service Manager, Food Service Supervisor

0.6875 (5.5 hours per day)

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 maintain a current food handler’s certificate.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Works in close proximity to others and interacts with co-workers, supervisors, school staff, students, outside vendors and visitors. Work is performed in school building food service work areas. Work areas are well lit, well ventilated and noise is quiet to moderate. Moderate exposure to dry and wet conditions, to fumes, cleaning solvents, vibration with some equipment and temperature changes between cooking and refrigeration areas.

All school facilities and grounds are smoke-free environments.