Child Nutrition Assistant (Part Time/Substitute)

Public School of North Carolina•Raeford, NC

68d•$16•Onsite

About The Position

This position requires flexibility, as the employee must be willing to work at any assigned site, which may vary on a daily basis based on operational needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED or higher
Valid TB test and health examination issued by the local county board of health or recognized medical authority
Basic computer and cashiering skills
Lead Child Nutrition Assistants must be ServSafe or Safe Plate certified
Stand for six continuous hours
Stoop, squat, kneel, and/or bend in a manner that allows the palms to touch the floor (as in the cleaning of equipment, etc.)
Bend from a standing position in a manner that allows the palms to touch the knees (as in washing pots and pans in deep sinks)
Bend from the waist in a standing position with arms outstretched for an extended period of time (as in service of food)
Twist, turn, and/or stretch from side to side that allows the shoulders to be perpendicular to the hips (as in mopping, sweeping, stocking shelves, removing food from ovens, etc.)
Lift, carry, and/or support 30 pounds from shoulder level to above the head (as in placing food in ovens, freezers, stockroom shelves, etc.)
Perform duties requiring non-repetitive motions with hands and wrists (as in slicing, dicing, washing, counting money, writing, scrubbing, scraping, etc.)
Stock, wash, prepare, serve, and handle all types of foods (be aware that some food allergies can be worsened by exposure to menu items containing those foods)
Work with caustic and non-caustic chemicals (be aware that skin allergies and sensitivities can be worsened by exposure to some cleaning chemicals; be aware that some breathing difficulties, such as asthma or emphysema, can be worsened by exposure to cleaning chemicals; rubber gloves and plastic serving gloves are available)
Work in a very hot, humid environment (no air conditioning)
Maintain high standards of personal cleanliness
Learn food preparation, serving, and clean-up procedures
Learn sound sanitation principles
Understand and follow oral and written directions
Read and follow recipes and adjust amounts as needed
Learn foods, equipment, and techniques used in food preparation, service, and clean-up
Read, write, and utilize basic math skills (multiplication, division, fractions and decimals)
Use or learn basic computer skills
Obtain ServSafe certification or related sanitation certification

Responsibilities

Maintains a working relationship with other employees and staff
Politely and respectfully serves students, staff, parents, and others
Accepts responsibility for multiple tasks without supervision
Follows a work schedule, plans ahead, and helps others on the child nutrition team
Follows standardized recipes for all preparation.
Performs duties involved in the safe preparation and handling of food, cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and facilities, serving of food, and record keeping
Washes and prepares vegetables for cooking
Cleans kitchen equipment
Collects meal money from students and records (either manually or by using the computer system) the lunch number of the students eating
Prepares chef salads
Checks in groceries, puts them in storage, takes inventory, and dates the food in stock
Cleans refrigerator, milk box, freezer, and holding cabinets
Cleans service line
Washes dishes manually or runs the dishwasher
Maintains daily production record of food
Ability to follow approved standardized recipes
Assumes and performs all other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned to the position by law, by the Child Nutrition Manager, by the Child Nutrition Supervisor, by the Child Nutrition Director, by the Superintendent, and by rules and regulations of the Department of Public Instruction, the State Board of Education, and the USDA Food and Nutrition Service