Child Nutrition Assistant @ Clarendon Elementary

Canton City School District•Canton, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Child Nutrition Assistant supports food preparation and meal service at Clarendon Elementary. The position is 3 hours per day for 191 days per year, at Step 1 with an hourly rate of $17.50. The assistant is cross-trained in meal preparation areas, helps maintain food quality and service standards, operates the point-of-service cash register, and keeps kitchen and cafeteria areas clean and sanitary. The role also includes student supervision, paperwork, required training, and compliance with school district, health department, state, and federal guidelines.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Physical ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
Basic math aptitude.
Good physical stamina, including intermittent standing, walking, and lifting.
Pass an FBI/BCI background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a food service environment.
Good customer service skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to demonstrate great teamwork.
Ability to follow rules and guidelines established by the Canton City Board of Education.

Responsibilities

Provide excellent customer service to students, staff, and community patrons; promptly address complaints, answer questions, and make healthy food suggestions.
Prepare and assist with preparing meals or meal components as assigned by the kitchen manager.
Cross-train in all meal preparation areas in the assigned kitchen.
Set up and maintain the serving line, replenish food as needed, and monitor food quality and temperature during service.
Work other scheduled times during employee absences or when needed to support kitchen operations.
Operate the point-of-service cash register accurately and cash out at the end of service with minimal errors.
Clean and sanitize kitchen preparation and service areas, food service equipment, and the cafeteria as needed, following safety and sanitation standards.
Operate food service equipment and preparation tools safely and as intended.
Follow safety standards and Material Safety Data Sheets for kitchen cleaning products and chemicals.
Follow food safety standards and guidelines established by the Canton City Health Department and Ohio Department of Health, and maintain required food safety training.
Follow USDA and Ohio Department of Education National School Lunch and Breakfast guidelines.
Complete training and professional development required by Canton City School District, Ohio Department of Education, and USDA.
Complete required daily paperwork, which may include production sheets, inventory, meal counts, and temperature logs.
Supervise and monitor students in the cafeteria, lunchroom, and playground, and enforce rules established by the building Principal and the Canton City Schools discipline initiative.
Attend annual training to stay current with changes to applicable processes and procedures.
Maintain students' academic and behavioral standards as set by the Board of Education, and act professionally and respectfully.
Cooperate with others, work as a team member, and help create a pleasant working environment for Canton City Schools Child Nutrition employees.
Perform other job duties as assigned.