Child Nutrition Assistant (Cafeteria) Alleghany High School

Alleghany County Schools•Sparta, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

An employee in this class performs semi-skilled work preparing and serving meals and other food in a school cafeteria. The employee is expected to solve most problems independently. Work involves various facets of the food preparation and serving process.

Requirements

Must have adequate abilities to read, write, and make mathematic calculations for food preparation
Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including ovens, steamers, fryers, braising pans, mops, and all types of kitchen utensils and tools pertaining to food service, etc.
Must be able to exert up to 80 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects
Requires the ability to read a variety of correspondence, menus, etc.
Requires the ability to prepare simple reports, logs, and lists
Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in standard English
Requires the ability to talk and hear
General knowledge of food preparation and standards of sanitation and safety
General knowledge of proper storage methods for various foods, supplies, and equipment
General knowledge of how to operate and clean kitchen equipment
Ability to exercise independent judgment and to use initiative to resolve problems and make improvements in the cafeteria operation
Ability to read and follow standardized recipes and written instructions
Ability to respond to inquiries regarding food content
Ability to properly clean kitchen area, equipment, and utensils
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments
Ability to communicate in a pleasant, positive manner with students, staff, parents, and coworkers

Nice To Haves

Graduation from high school preferred

Responsibilities

Prepares, cooks, and serves meals and prepares a la carte items for sale, preparing entrees, vegetables, and other side dishes according to standardized recipes
Prepares meals for special diets according to recipes or other instructions provided
Cooks food using batch cooking methods and replenishes the serving line to maintain properly cooked food items during the serving period
Peels, washes, and cleans fruits and vegetables for kitchen use
Prepares salads and performs similar tasks as assigned
Unpacks and carries canned and fresh fruits, meats, and vegetables from storage to the food preparation area
Transports breads, rolls, desserts, and other items to specified areas
Prepares juices, coffee, tea, etc, and carries them to specified areas
Transfers food items from cooking utensils to serving lines
Assists with wrapping 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 forms
Assists in cleaning kitchen area and equipment and utensils to ensure that sanitation codes are maintained
Washes pots, pans, and serving utensils by hand or by dishwashing machine, including adding detergent and sanitizing agent, and regulating temperature and water flow to thoroughly clean and sanitize pots, pans, cooking and serving utensils, and silverware
May perform various housekeeping or janitorial duties in kitchen such as sweeping and mopping and in dining areas, such as wiping or washing tables, chairs, or benches
Performs other related work as required