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Job Overview
Compensation
Hourly
Range $22.44 - $26.97
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
Job Description
This position is with a public school district's Child Nutrition Services department, dedicated to providing nutritious, high-quality meals to students within the school community. The district emphasizes healthy eating by adhering to strict nutritional standards approved by federal, state, and local guidelines, particularly under the National School Lunch Program. Child Nutrition Services operates various food service sites, including bulk satellite kitchens, to ensure timely meal preparation and distribution throughout the district’s schools. This role supports the district's goal of promoting wellness in schools by delivering meals that meet dietary requirements and student preferences in a safe, sanitary environment.
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Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience in food preparation or kitchen operations preferred
- Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
- Ability to carry, push, stoop and reach
- Ability to handle repetitive tasks
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and adults
- Ability to work flexibly under frequent interruptions
- Ability to adapt to change
- Ability to use basic computer applications
- Willingness to comply with food safety and sanitation standards
- Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
Job Qualifications
- Knowledge of food preparation techniques and procedures
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation
- Knowledge of basic math
- Knowledge of modern methods of food preparation including recipe adjustment
- Ability to use English communication orally and in writing
- Ability to work well within a team
- Ability to do simple mathematical calculations
- Ability to follow instructions and use fundamentals of food preparation techniques and procedures following approved safety and sanitation requirements
- Ability to learn Federal, State and Local requirements for the National School Lunch Programs
- Ability to operate all types of commercial kitchen equipment including mechanical aptitude for operating/adjusting complex equipment
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with a variety of employees
- Ability to work under supervision
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 Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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