Child Nutrition Worker - 4 hour

Job Title Child Nutrition Worker - 4 hour

Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent

Training in food service safety and operations preferred

Contract 4 hours per day, 180 days per year

Evaluator Cafeteria Manager

Job Goal

Cooperate with the Child Nutrition Manager to provide a positive and inviting experience for students, parents and faculty

Specific Job Duties/Requirements:

Program Administration

Be responsible for food preparation by washing, chopping, cutting, assembling, sorting and mixing food as assigned by the kitchen manager according to standardized recipes and established food preparation procedures

Deliver meals from preparation site to satellite locations in Siloam Springs using personal vehicle (truck, van, or SUV required) - mileage to be reimbursed according to state reimbursement guidelines

Be responsible for serving of food as assigned by the kitchen manager during the serving period in accordance with mandated state and federal regulations

Be responsible for cleaning equipment, storage and work areas during the total work day to include, but not limited to, sweeping mopping and disposing of trash

Be responsible for proper storage of food before, during and after serving time

Be responsible for washing dishes and utensils

Operate mechanical kitchen equipment properly and safely

Follow work schedules as assigned by the kitchen manager

Practice acceptable health and work habits as outlined in the district HACCP Standard Operating Procedures

Participate in activities that will promote the school food service program

Attend and participate in all in-service training as required

Report needed supplies and equipment malfunctions to the kitchen manager for the purpose of maintaining inventory and submitting work orders for repairs in a timely manner

Be responsible for cashier duties as assigned by the manager to include, but not limited to, collecting money for student/staff accounts, scanning patron ID cards or monitoring patron input of ID numbers to ensure proper account transactions, processing guest meal payments, balancing cash drawer and submitting funds collected for daily deposit

Perform other duties as assigned by the kitchen manager

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time; ability to handle cooking tools and operate kitchen appliances; and ability to push, carry, and lift large and heavy (up to 50#) boxes, sacks of food, pots and pans.

All positions within the kitchen are required to participate in daily clean up to include, but not limited to, sweeping, mopping, washing dishes, and disposing of daily trash bags

Budget

Employee must strive for efficiency and the financial success of the department and school district

Parent/Community Involvement

Seek ways to positively involve parents in their student's nutrition

Communication

Maintain open channels of communication within the department, among buildings, and with district administration

Understand and promote district policies to employees, parents, and community

Training and Knowledge

Maintain knowledge of trends in child nutrition, food safety, and district policies

Employee must complete 4 hours of district provided training each school year