Child Nutrition Assistant (4121)

Queen Creek Unified District•Queen Creek, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Child Nutrition Assistant supports food preparation, serving, cashiering, and cleanup while following safe food practices. The role includes helping with quantity food preparation, operating a cash register and standard kitchen equipment, maintaining sanitary conditions, stocking supplies, and setting up and breaking down serving lines. The employee may be asked to cover for the Child Nutrition Assistant Senior and perform other job-related duties that advance district priorities. This is a part-time, hourly, non-exempt position for 181 days (nine months), working 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The position is at Crismon High School and reports to the Child Nutrition Cafeteria Manager. Compensation follows the QCUSD salary schedule for the applicable position; benefits are provided according to QCUSD District policy.

Requirements

Current Food Handler's Certificate.
Ability to operate commercial kitchen equipment.
Knowledge of HACCP and workplace safety requirements.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and stand for long periods.
Ability to work with figures and perform arithmetic calculations.
Ability to operate a computerized cash register.
Ability to communicate with parents, staff, and students about the Child Nutrition program.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Knowledge of and adherence to all policies, regulations, and rules.
Must pass a background clearance.
Must obtain an Arizona IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Experience in food preparation is desired.
Experience handling money is desired.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees, and the community.
Perform cashiering, paperwork, food preparation, and cleaning duties within a reasonable time.
Accurately inventory and report food production quantities and excess food.
Operate the cash register during service.
Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines.
Operate standard kitchen equipment, including convection ovens, microwave ovens, steam tables, and hot holding carts.
Assist with quantity food preparation.
Help clean the kitchen and kitchen equipment to maintain sanitary conditions.
Assist with stocking and replenishing supplies.
Set up and break down serving lines.
Cover for the Child Nutrition Assistant Senior when that employee is absent.
Perform duties safely and prudently as directed.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned to advance district priorities.