Job Description
Job Title: Child Nutrition Services Associate
Report to: Cafeteria Manager
Department: Child Nutrition Services
Number of days: 172
Compensation: Per Negotiated Agreement
Date Job Revised: 12-15-15
Position Summary: To serve nutritious, economical, pleasing meals and a la carte foods to students while following all local, state and federal regulations/guidelines.
Qualifications/Job Requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Quantity food preparation experience desirable.
- Math skills for recipe conversions.
- Valid food handler’s permit.
- Must be able to comply with essential duties criteria for this job description.
Job Essentials
- Occasional Squat/craw/kneel/lift up to 75 lbs.
- Frequent Bend/Stoop, climb height, crouch, Balance, push/pull, reach above shoulder, lift 0-50 lbs.
- Being around moving machines, working on unprotected heights, exposure to dust, fumes, gases, etc., Work from elevated scaffolding, ladder or machinery.
- Ability to work/deal with students, work with industrial cleaning equipment/supplies, work with industrial mechanical equipment/supplies.
- Work with industrial food service equipment/supplies, computer skills,
- Supervises assigned helpers, Supervises project to completion, Maintain special licensing/certification, exposure to outside working conditions, working with wheelchair students
- Maintain sanitary working/instructional areas, follow daily schedule, ability to deal with confidential information
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Know and recognize what constitutes a reimbursable meal.
- Prepares food following standardized recipes according to local, state and federal regulations and guidelines.
- Serves food that not only looks appealing but also tastes good and adheres to proper food temperatures.
- Maintains high standards of safety, sanitation and food storage.
- Operates and cleans all kitchen equipment according to the manufacturer’s guidelines.
- Assist other workers as needed and/or assigned.
- Maintains confidentiality of free and reduced status of students.
- Attends staff development.
- Notifies manager of needed maintenance/repairs as pertains to kitchen and equipment.
- Notifies manager as stock runs low.
- Provides exceptional customer service and responds to student and/or parent concerns.
- Performs custodial duties related to student meal service.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.
I hereby acknowledge receiving a copy and explanation of the Job Description. I understand the performance duties and responsibilities are an integral part of my employment and I will be subject to evaluations of my performance.
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