Child Nutrition Assistant Part Time Sparta Elementary School

Alleghany County Schools•Sparta, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Alleghany County Schools is accepting applications for Child Nutrition Assistant (Cafeteria) at Sparta Elementary School. This is a part-time position with benefits, including holiday and annual/sick leave. The role involves semi-skilled work in preparing and serving meals and other food items in a school cafeteria, with the expectation of independent problem-solving. The work encompasses various aspects of the food preparation and serving process.

Requirements

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.
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 but not required.

Responsibilities

Prepares, cooks, and serves meals and prepares a la carte items for sale, including 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 the end of the serving time; records leftovers and maintains accurate records of foods used, produced, and served on food production forms.
Assists in cleaning the kitchen area and equipment and utensils to ensure 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.
May perform various housekeeping or janitorial duties in the 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.