Position Title: Child Nutrition Assistant

Term of Employment: 5 hours/day; partial benefits; 10 months

Reports To: Child Nutrition Manager

Pay Information: State Salary Grade 50

General Statement of Job

• The Child Nutrition Assistant works under the supervision of the Manager and Assistant Manager. The Assistant prepares food using standardized recipes and specified quantities and is expected to make simple adjustments as necessary with problems referred to the Manager or Assistant Manager. 

Essential Job Functions

• Serves as a cashier
• Read and follow recipes. Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients.
• Calculate time needed to complete work on time.
• Portion food into servings and serve on the serving line.
• Place food in the proper place on the serving line. Refills pans as needed for serving.
• Receive inventory and place in proper storage, including freezer, cooler, and stock room.
• Notify manager of equipment repairs needed.
• Record material and supply needs.
• Clean utensils, equipment, serving lines, floors, and food preparation tables.
• Wash dishes, pans, and utensils with a commercial dish machine.
• Follow HACCP plan regarding food safety and sanitation.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skill in simple math for recipe and time calculations
• Skill in the use of kitchen utensils and equipment
• Ability to measure and record temperatures
• Ability to run a cash register
• Ability to measure ingredients for recipes
• Ability to read and understand written instructions for recipes and use of equipment
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships
• Ability to communicate positively with school staff, students, parents, and visitors
• Ability to work in a standing position with exposure to frequent noise, heat, cold, and repetitive motions
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Some knowledge of food preparation and serving practices
• General knowledge of USDA rules and regulations

Minimum Training and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent. 

Minimum Qualifications or Standards Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

• Regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force, and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force. 
• Frequently requires standing; walking; sitting; speaking or hearing; using hands to finger, handle or feel; climbing or balancing, stooping; kneeling, crouching or crawling; reaching with hands and arms; tasting or smelling; pushing or pulling; lifting; and repetitive motions. • Work has standard vision requirements. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by using the spoken word. 
• Hearing is required to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound. 
• Requires visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts. 
• Requires use of measuring devices. 
• Occasionally requires working near moving mechanical parts. 
• May be exposed to the risk of electrical shock and bloodborne pathogens. 
• Occasionally may be exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather), to fumes or airborne particles, to toxic or caustic chemicals, to extreme hot or cold (non-weather). 
• May be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment. 
• Ability to work in a moderately noisy location (school kitchen and cafeteria).

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.