Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

Location:

Hillsboro Elementary School

Classification:
Service Personnel

Reports To:

Director of Child Nutrition

Compensation:
Applicable daily rate of pay based on classification and experience. Compensation is contingent upon actual work performed in support of the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program.

Term of Employment:
Up to one and one-half (1.5) hours per week per employee, scheduled before or after the regular work shift, through the end of the  school year, or until grant funds are exhausted, whichever occurs first. Hours, days, and schedules may be adjusted based upon student participation, program needs, and funding availability.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required. Valid Food Handler's Card required. Must successfully pass the State Competency Test if the applicant has not previously held a position within the classification being posted. Ability to maintain accurate records and inventories. Ability to work cooperatively with school staff and students.

Assignment:
Assist with the implementation and operation of the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP). Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ordering, receiving, preparing, and serving fresh fruits and vegetables in accordance with program requirements.
• Planning menus and activities consistent with Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program guidelines.
• Maintaining accurate inventory, ordering records, production records, and other required documentation.
• Receiving and storing food deliveries.
• Cleaning and sanitizing kitchen, food preparation, serving, and dining areas.
• Assisting with meal and food distribution as assigned.
• Ensuring compliance with all federal, state, county, and health department regulations related to food service operations.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Cafeteria Manager, Child Nutrition Director, Principal, or designee.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach, stand, walk, lift, grasp, write, talk, hear, see, use technology such as computers and multimedia equipment, and use repetitive motions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 50 pounds of materials. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff members.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Most commonly, the educational setting is indoors. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate.

To Apply:

Pocahontas County Schools only accepts bids electronically for all jobs. However, if you need assistance with your application, please contact the Pocahontas County Schools Board of Education office. You may apply online directly from the WVDE website, or from our district website. To be considered for any position, bids must be submitted by the bid closing time on the last day of the posting for the desired position.

All bids are posted for a minimum of five business days.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Pocahontas County Schools will grant equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, or handicap, and there will be no discrimination based on these factors in the salary, promotion, demotion, or termination of any employee. Any discrimination concerns should be directed in writing to the Personnel Director, Pocahontas County Schools.