School Nutrition Assistant

Reports To : School Nutrition Manager and Executive Director for School Nutrition

Terms of Employment : Permanent, 10 Month Position

Nature of Work :

Under general supervision, responsible for assisting the manager in oversight of kitchen operations to ensure that students are served nutritious and attractive meals in a clean and caring atmosphere. Responsible for organizing, training, food production, food service activities, and assisting the School Nutrition Manager with all record management and reporting functions. Will assist with development of kitchen staff and promotes good community relations among school clientele and broader community as directed by the manager. May function as cook, cashier, server or helper. Assists in maintaining National School Lunch Program (NSLP) compliance of Free and Reduced meals at the point of sale, as well as keeping accurate records of the same in accordance with local, state and federal rules and regulations and USDA requirements. Employee must have ability to work a computer using current software to order all foods and supplies according to established specifications and procedures when needed.

Duties and Responsibilities :

A baker, meat cook, vegetable cook, salad maker, cashier, or general assistant who performs duties following detailed instructions as assigned by the manager with work evaluated upon completion. May assemble food items for meal service at future times and / or locations such as prepping breakfast items for next-day service.

Uses batch cooking methods and replenishes the warming cabinets and / or serving line(s) to maintain properly cooked food items during the serving period.

Unpacks and carries canned and fresh fruits and vegetables, and frozen processed meats from storage to the food preparation area; transports breads, rolls, desserts, and other items to specified areas; transfers food items from cooking equipment to serving lines.

Assists manager in ordering correct quantity of foods, ensure receiving, storing, handling, preparing, and serving of food are performed according to established standards.

Check deliveries for invoice accuracy and report shortages. Monitor and report receipt of items of unacceptable quality or condition by following policies.

Maintaining the cleanliness and organization of food storage areas, dating and putting up delivery stock, and counting monthly physical inventory.

May serve meals or supplemental menu items, answer inquiries pertaining to food and meal items and provide excellent customer service.

Preps the serving line with appropriate condiments and paper products, monitors to ensure cleanliness and stocked throughout serving period.

May open canned items, prepare condiment trays, fill drink cups, place milk in coolers, place ice cream in open freezers or replenish any other items as needed.

Acts as cashier or back up during breakfast or lunch serving period. Maintains financial integrity for purchased meals and other foods in cafeteria through, kiosk or other remote sites to support data integrity.

May assist manager with preparation of deposit and may deliver or secure bank deposit in manager's absence.

Enforce standards of cleanliness, health, and safety collection. Supports and assists in the sanitation process while maintaining proper sanitizer levels in all sinks and containers and of all cafeteria utensils pots, pans, and serving utensils. Sweeping and mopping, walls, high dusting, floor drains, loading dock; carrying out bags of garbage and placing in dumpster. May also assist with wiping or washing tables, chairs, or benches in dining room.

Assists with wrapping, recording, labeling, dating and putting away food at end of serving time; records leftovers in addition to maintaining accurate records of foods used, produced, and served on food production record.

Takes and records temperatures of foods and food holding equipment including but not limited to freezers, coolers and warming cabinets. Completes assigned reports including temperature logs, production records and cashier's cash summary.

Assists with dating and putting away delivery of food items weighing 50 pounds or less into proper storage space. May be assigned to check in deliveries.

Must follow workplace safety procedures including the use of safety and personal protective equipment.

Receives training on the time management system and required to demonstrate knowledge of the proper use of the system on a daily basis.

May serve as the Person in Charge (PIC) in the event that the manager is not in the facility. The purpose of the PIC is to be the lead person responsible for the safe production, service and overall handling of all matters related to food. The PIC will be the point person in the event that the Health Department or other public entities visit the school for the purpose of inspections.

Establishes and maintains positive and effective working relationships with a broad diversity of students, staff, and the public.

Ensure compliance with established food safety practices regarding proper dress and hygiene.

Attends workshops, classes, lectures, etc., as directed, to enhance and maintain knowledge of food services.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

A High School Diploma or GED preferred and 1 to 2 years of experience in the preparation of foods in an institutional setting or childcare; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Physical Requirements :

Must be physically able to operate a variety of commercial equipment including ovens, steamers, combi ovens, braising pans, and all types of kitchen utensils and tools pertaining to food service, etc. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on occasion, exert up to 25 pounds of force regularly, or 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work. Must be able to stand for hours. Must be able to bend, twist, lift, stoop, reach overhead to perform assigned tasks.

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.