Nutrition Worker

Position:  Nutrition Worker

Immediate Supervisor:  Nutrition Manager

Position Summary

To prepare and cook attractive and nutritious food for school meals, assume the responsibilities and duties designated by the manager maintain kitchen cleanliness at all times, serving of food to students and adults; operate food service equipment; practice safe preparation and handling of food; cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and facilities; assist manager in daily operation of School Nutrition Program, and related work as required.

Education and Experience

Minimum of three years experience in school nutrition services or other food preparation services preferred.

Qualifications

Demonstrate the ability to:

Perform duties under general supervision

Utilize initiative and good judgement

Deal with a variety of persons and situations requiring a high degree of courtesy and tact

Cooperate with teachers, students and administration

Maintain confidentiality of information associated with position

Communicate effectively and project a positive image

Perform computers skills necessary for the job

Understand instructions and underlying principles

Understand meanings of words and ideas associated with the position

Perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately

Perceive pertinent detail in verbal or tabular material

Coordinate eyes and hands or fingers rapidly and accurately in making precise movements with speed

Move the hands easily and skillfully

Perform the essential functions and requirements of the job, and

Meet satisfactory health standards

Essential Functions

Ability and willingness to follow instructions, wither written or oral

Prepare and serve food in accordance with standards and requirements of manager and School Nutrition Program

Assists in daily clean-up of kitchen and service area

Performs major cleaning of equipment, freezers, bathrooms, and storerooms at least twice annually

Courtesy and tact in dealing with students and adults

Stores commodities and food properly and efficiently

Follows work schedule assigned by the manager and follows approved menus.  Be able to make modifications in recipes when needed

Maintain pleasant working conditions with fellow employees by showing consideration for others, patience, respect, self-control, and other desireable character traits

Assist with counting of money and making of deposit

Possess basic computer skills, or willingness to accept training to run the school nutrition computer with assistance from manager

Willingness to be trained to operate the register  of point of service

Follow board policies and instruction of the manager relating to safety measures, sanitation practices, personal standards, work techniques, and methods of performing duties

Report to work at designated time and remain on job until dismissed by the manager

Notify manager at earliest possible time when unable to work

Maintain confidentiality of information associated with position

Staff Traits

Aptitudes

• Verbal ability required to read and comprehend instructions
• Basic computer skills with ability to be trained to assist the manager as needed

Interests

• A preference for contact with people and a desire to be involved in a quality Child Nutrition Program

Temperament

• Versatility to adapt to frequent changes in job duties from food preparation and serving to clean-up
• Willingness to accept constructive criticism and follow directions as given by the school nutrition manager, principal or school nutrition director

Other Responsibilities

• Performs other work duties or responsibilities as assigned by the school nutrition manager, principal or director of food services

Physical Demands

This position requires the lifting of objects not to exceed 50 pounds without the assistance and wearing of a safety support belt and frequent lifting and or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.  Other physical demands that may be required are:

Lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling

Climbing and/or balancing

Stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling

Reaching, handling, and/or feeling

Talking and/or hearing

Seeing

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed by person(s) assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of person(s) so assigned.