Child Nutrition Floater

Position Type:

Child Nutrition Services/CHILD NUTRITION FLOATER

Date Posted:

2/20/2025

Location:

Perry Township Education CenterChild Nutrition Floater

Position Purpose

The Child Nutrition Floater is not assigned to one specific building, but rather fills in where needed. Responsibilities of this position include food preparation, serving, cashiering, cleaning and record keeping. In addition, performing assigned tasks with a positive and productive attitude that creates a safe environment for both students and staff.

Essential Functions

Prepares or assists in the preparation of food for students and staff. Preparation includes assembling various food items and ingredients for recipes, heating foods to proper temperatures, and packaging and serving food items according to established procedures and portion control standards

Follows standardized recipes with no deviation

Serves meals or meal components to students in accordance with federal guidelines

Supplies and replenishes food items for the serving line(s) as needed

Labels and stores or disposes of excess food properly in accordance with HACCP standards

Operates and cleans standard food service equipment such as warmers, microwaves, ovens, combis, steamers, dish machines, coolers, racks and carts

Cleans and sanitizes smallwares, including hand washing of pots and pans and operating dish machine

Assists in the receiving and storing of food deliveries

Correctly completes necessary paperwork, including but not limited to the perpetual inventory, HACCP records, production records

Adheres to all sanitation regulations

Follow procedures and instructions as assigned

Fills in where needed to ensure efficient operations

Complies with work schedule and follows call-in procedures

Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor

Equipment

N/A

Travel Requirement

Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Pay Rate

$15.61 per hour.

Work Schedule

182 days per year.

4-7.5 hours per day.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to understand and follow detailed written and oral instructions

General knowledge of basic culinary and sanitation skills

Ability to read and follow standardized recipes, including weights and measurements

Ability to learn prescribed food preparation methods and school nutrition operations

Ability to prepare food with reasonable speed and accuracy

General knowledge of the use and care of food preparation equipment

Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment

Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with students and school staff

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide diversity of associates, students and school staff

Ability to remain flexible and open to changes in regulations, duties, policies, procedures, etc.

Ability to maintain confidential information

Ability to maintain Professional Standards continuing education by attending conferences and workshops when requested

Basic proficiency in English is required for safety and communication of work instructions. Knowledge of basic culinary and sanitation skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Seldom = Less than 25% Occasional = 26 to 50% Often = 51 to 75% Very Frequent = Greater than 75% Physical Requirement Percentage of Time

Ability to stand for extended periods of time.

Very Frequent

Ability to lift 25 pounds.

Often

Often

Often

Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations.

Seldom

Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter.

Very Frequent

Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation.

Very Frequent

Ability to operate job-related equipment.

Very Frequent

Ability to reach in all directions.

Very Frequent

License/ Registration/ Certification

N/A

Education

Ability to read and write.

Experience

Previous experience is preferred.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt