School Nutrition Specialist 2024-2025

Belton Independent School District
Job Description

Job Title: School Nutrition Specialist FLSA Status: Nonexempt, 183 days

Reports to: Director of School Nutrition Pay Grade: AUX-1

Dept./School: School Nutrition Date Revised: 5/08/2018

Primary Purpose:

Prepare and serve appropriate quantities of food to meet menu requirements. Maintain high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, and safety practices.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:
High School Diploma or GED (preferred)

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to understand written and verbal food preparation and safety instructions
Working knowledge of kitchen equipment and food production procedures
Ability to operate large and small kitchen equipment and tools
Ability to perform basic math

Experience:
None

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Cafeteria Management and Food Preparation
1. Assure friendly service to all who participate in the school nutrition program.

2. Prepare quality food according to a planned menu of tested, uniform recipes.

3. Serve food according to meal schedules, departmental policies, and procedures.

4. Practice and promote portion control and proper use of leftovers.

5. Maintain personal appearance and hygiene.

6. Handle and record cashier functions accurately.

7. Maintain daily food preparations records.

8. Promote teamwork and interaction with fellow staff members.

9. Assist with decorating for holidays and assist with special events.

Safety and Sanitation
10. Maintain a clean and organized storage area. Keep garbage collection containers and areas neat and sanitary.

11. Follow established procedures so that food is stored, prepared and served in a sanitary and safe environment, according to HACCP standards and Bell County Health Department codes and regulations.

12. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.

Inventory and Equipment
13. Supervise storage and handling of food items and supplies.

14. Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety standards. Report needed repairs in a timely manner.

15. Help record food requisitions and orders necessary supplies.

Policy, Reports, and Law
16. Complete annual continuing education requirements.

17. Follow all rules, regulations, and policies of Belton ISD and follow directives from superiors.

Other
18. Maintain confidentiality of student information and records.

19. Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard large and small kitchen equipment and tools including electric slicer, mixer, pressure steamer, deep-fat fryer, sharp cutting tools, stove, oven, dishwasher, and food/utility cart

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stoop, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Continual walking; frequent climbing (ladder), grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching/overhead reaching

Lifting: Frequent moderate lifting and carrying (15–44 pounds)

Environment: Work inside in commercial kitchen environment; exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, extreme humidity, noise, vibration, microwaves, biological hazards (bacteria, mold, fungi), chemical hazards (fumes, vapors, gases), electrical hazards; work with hands in water; work around machinery with moving parts; work on slippery surfaces

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Revised: May 2018
Prepared By: Belton ISD Human Resources Department

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $18.20 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 30 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13 - $18