Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $22.44 - $26.97
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Paid holidays
Job Description
The Child Nutrition Services department operates within the educational district to provide high-quality, nutritious meals to students, ensuring their health and well-being during school hours. This department plays a vital role in supporting student success by managing food services that meet stringent nutritional guidelines and maintain high standards of safety and sanitation. With the growing emphasis on child health and nutrition, the district takes pride in its commitment to delivering meals that are both appealing and nutritious, adhering to regulations established by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and state authorities. Staff within the Child Nutrition Services are dedicated... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid Food Handler's Permit
- Knowledge of menu planning and the nutritional requirements of the United States Department of Agriculture school meal patterns
- Ability to accurately complete necessary records required by the United States Department of Agriculture, the State and the District
- Ability to take initiative, analyze information or situation and resolve or recommend effective solutions to Child Nutrition Services office
- Audit and reconcile inventory and financial records
- Provide direction to assigned staff
- Knowledgeable of basic food handling and preparation techniques and safe practices
- Ability to use kitchen tools and equipment
- Ability to operate all types of commercial kitchen equipment including mechanical aptitude for complex equipment
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Ability to work under supervision and maintain good working relationships with a variety of employees
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks and adapt to changing priorities
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
- Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid Food Handler's Permit
- Knowledge of menu planning and nutritional requirements of the USDA school meal patterns
- Ability to accurately complete records required by the USDA, State and District
- Skill in English communication orally and in writing
- Ability to take initiative and resolve situations or recommend solutions
- Ability to audit and reconcile inventory and financial records
- Knowledgeable of basic food handling, preparation techniques and safe practices
- Ability to use kitchen tools and equipment
- Experience in supervising and training staff
Job Duties
- Prepare and serve attractive, high quality, nutritious, cost effective meals following menu planners meeting District requirements
- Insure that all student helpers and staff comply with proper food handling techniques and follow safety and sanitation procedures
- Develop, prepare and post work schedules and diagram of serving area for program continuity and to assure that tasks are complete within the time allocated
- Maintain accurate records and complete necessary reports including meal count, cash count, tickets, menu planners, orders, delivery, payroll, inventory and other reports needed according to District procedures either manually or by computer
- Maintain and schedule cleaning of kitchen and storeroom as well as kitchen equipment including tables and chairs
- Report equipment malfunctions to insure safe working conditions
- Order appropriate number of meals from central kitchen and adjust meal count as needed to utilize all food ordered
- Maintain appropriate stock of food and supplies
- rotate and reorder as needed
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relations with others
- Assist school staff in promoting proper nutrition
- Respond to suggestions, complaints and requests of building staff and students
- Report all accidents promptly to Child Nutrition Services office
- Train and supervise staff including conducting performance evaluations
- Train, monitor and evaluate student workers, substitutes and assigned staff
- Promote Child Nutrition Services programs to increase meal participation
- Check and secure kitchen and dining area at the end of the shift
- Perform related duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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