School Nutrition Assistant

Purpose of the position:
To prepare and serve food in accordance with government rules and regulations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Functions Essential To Attaining Job Objectives)

Strategic Goal Area I—Student Achievement

• Serves students healthy meals on a daily basis in order to support student learning.

Strategic Goal Area II—Stakeholder Engagement and Loyalty

• Works under the direction of the School Nutrition Manager/Assistant Manager.
• Demonstrates the ability to work with the school community.

Strategic Goal Area III—Efficient and Effective Operational Processes

• Practices proper procedures in food preparation, use and care of equipment, and personal habits to assure that sanitation standards are met.
• Follows standards of safety in preparing, storing, and serving food.
• Participates in implementing promotions related to the program.

Strategic Goal Area IV—Continuous System and School Improvement

• Attends job-related training classes and workshops (All employees must complete SL1 or O.N.E. class).

Other Expectations

• Adhere to the Code of Ethics for Educators in Georgia
• Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance /timeliness
• Complete assignments and requirements on time and in compliance with directions
• Maintain accurate, complete, and appropriate records
• Maintain confidentiality of information and records for students and staff

JOB STANDARDS (Minimum qualifications needed to perform essential job functions):

• Ninth grade education or HSE.
• Able to read, write, and follow instructions.
• Able to lift 30 pound loads and stand on hard floor surfaces 6-7 hours per day.
• Practice good personal hygiene.

JOB LOCATION (Place(s) where work is performed):
Individual Schools

EQUIPMENT (Machines, Devices, Tools, Etc., Used In Job Performance) Cash register, Institutional Kitchen Equipment

CRITICAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE (Needed For This Job Specifically)

• Ability to measure and weigh ingredients.
• Ability to follow directions both orally and written.
• Ability to compute basic math.
• Ability to work well with people.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Part-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Primary and Secondary Education