Child Nutrition Assistant (7451)
About The Position
The Child Nutrition Assistant supports food preparation and service, cashiering, and cleanup while following safe food practices. The position works 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., for a 181-day, nine-month term. It is hourly and non-exempt, with compensation according to the QCUSD salary schedule for the applicable position and benefits as provided by district policy. The position is based at Eastmark High School and reports to the Child Nutrition Cafeteria Manager. The role helps prepare and serve food, operates a cash register and standard commercial kitchen equipment, maintains food safety and sanitation, and supports kitchen inventory, stocking, and cleaning. The assistant is expected to build good rapport with students, employees, and the community, and may take over for the CN Assistant Senior in that person's absence. Other job-related duties may be assigned to advance district priorities.
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 preferred.
- Experience in food preparation desired.
- Experience handling money desired.
Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees, and the community.
- Perform essential tasks such as cashiering, completing paperwork, preparing food, and cleaning within a reasonable time.
- Accurately inventory and report food production quantities and excess.
- 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.
- Assist with daily cleaning of the kitchen and kitchen equipment to maintain cleanliness and sanitary conditions.
- Assist with stocking and replenishing supplies.
- Set up and break down serving lines.
- Take over for the CN Assistant Senior in their absence.
- Perform duties safely and prudently as directed.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned to advance district priorities.
Benefits
- Benefits as per QCUSD District policy.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
