Nutrition Services I

District Focus

North Wasco County School District is pleased to announce that we are seeking qualified applicants for the position of Nutrition Service I. We are very proud of our District and the teachers, administrators, and support staff that provides the best education possible for the children of our community.  Thank you for seeking this opportunity to be part of our team.  

District Mission: “Educating each student to the highest standards while motivating them to reach their fullest potential and graduating them to be college, career and life ready.”

NWASCO Online: www.nwasco.k12.or.us

Application Process:  All application materials must be submitted electronically, as part of your TalentEd/Recruit & Hire application. Include the following supplemental documents: 

1. Complete In-District Application
2. Letter of interest
3. Current Resume (Optional)
4. Two (2) recent letters of reference (Optional)

Job Purpose Statement/s:

Engages in preparing, cooking, serving food and cleaning up after food has been served in a school cafeteria by performing the following duties.

Qualifications:

• Education:  High School diploma or equivalent.

• Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required:  Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance and employer drug and/or alcohol testing. Employee must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Food Handler’s Permit. Must hold a current recognized first aid card or be willing to obtain same if directed by the district under ORS 342.664 (2).

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above and below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

• Knowledge of basic kitchen utensils and equipment and their appropriate use;

• Knowledge of measurements used in portioning ingredients;

• Some knowledge of methods of food and food preparation;

• Knowledge of safety and sanitation procedures, as required by local sanitarian;

• Skill in basic food preparation;

• Ability to prepare food according to prescribed recipes with little constant supervision once procedures are learned;

• Ability to accurately transfer, record or convey information, materials and money as required by the position;

• Ability to maintain a neat and clean appearance in compliance with sanitation and safety standards;

• Ability to develop and maintain a positive and effective working relationship with coworkers, students, parents and other employees;

• Ability to organize workload to meet deadlines. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:(To include but not limited to)

• Conducts oneself in the best interest of students, in accordance with the highest tradition of public education in support of the District’s mission.
• Prepares and serves appropriate quantities of food in a timely manner, assuring proper quality and quantity of food prepared 
• Prepares and assembles a variety of hot and cold entrees, fruit, vegetables and other foods
• Follows written menus, production records and production standards
• Follows recipes for consistent quality and cost effectiveness
• Collects supplies from storeroom, freezer, coolers and puts items away in an organized manner.
• Batch cook as needed on a daily basis
• Assist with monthly inventory 
• Assist with ordering, notifies leads when product needs to be replaced
• Prepares food service facilities for the serving of food
• Minimizes waste
• May need to use sheet for daily meal count form as students come through meal line, reviews food items to ensure students have a reimbursable meal and coaches student if no proper items/portion.  Provides coaching if a student is missing items to qualify for a reimbursable meal.
• Follows standard operating procedures for food safety and sanitation in the receiving and storage of supplies: in food preparation, in storage, minimize of waste, in cleaning and maintaining equipment
•  Provides ending food counts to lead for production records at end of meal period 
• Reports equipment failures as soon as noted to Kitchen Lead
• Follows training on correct use and care of equipment and in maintaining high standards of sanitation and safety
• Follows training in all functions of food preparation and service
• Participates and prepares for special events as scheduled by the Principal/Vice Principal or district
• Participates in required hours of annual continuing education as scheduled by district
• Participates in Nutrition Service departments training to satisfy Oregon Department of Education and to stay abreast of new programs, standards and menus
• All other duties as assigned to ensure the services to students, staff and guests.

Supervisory Responsibility: Directs self

Language Skills:

• Knowledge of English and designated foreign language. In both written and verbal form; use correct punctuation, grammar and spelling.

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions given orally and/or in writing. 

• Ability to write simple correspondence. 

• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to students, volunteers, coworkers or other employees.

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Reading Ability: 

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. 

Workplace Expectations:

• Work effectively with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds.
• Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech and dress in a neat, clean and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
• Have regular and punctual attendance.
• Confer regularly with other licensed staff and immediate supervisor.
• Follow all District policies, work procedures and reasonable requests by proper authority.
• Maintain the integrity of confidential information relating to a student, family, colleague or District patron.
• Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment.

Any offer of employment made by North Wasco County School District is contingent upon satisfactory results of: 

1. Drug screening tests for any illegal drug or substance classified in Schedules I through V under the Federal Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. 811 to 812. This includes, but is not limited to, marijuana, mind-altering substances or narcotic drugs such as hallucinogens, amphetamines, barbiturates, or any other illegal drug or controlled substance, except those federally recognized as legally prescribed by a physician and used as directed.
2. Criminal history verification- a background check for any convictions directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Unless otherwise required by law, only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the applicant from employment.

Bilingual/Bi-Cultural applicants are highly desirable, and encouraged to apply.

Salary : $16 - $19