Child Nutrition Assistant

Bertie County School District•Windsor, NC

13h•Onsite

About The Position

BERTIE COUNTY SCHOOLS Job Description (Class descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include, and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee) JOB TITLE: CHILD NUTRITION ASSISTANT DEPARTMENT: Child Nutrition GRADE: 52 FLSA: Non-exempt REPORTS TO: Child Nutrition Manager/Principal SUPERVISES: None TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 10 months

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Possession of a valid TB test and health examination issued by the local county board of health or recognized medical authority
Stand for five continuous hours
Stoop, squat, kneel, and/or bend in a manner that allows the palms to touch the floor (as in cleaning of baseboards, 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 and cleaning milk boxes)
Bend from the waist in a standing position with arms outstretched for an extended period of time (as in the 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 (bathe daily and use deodorant, wear a clean and pressed uniform and apron, wear clean and polished shoes, wear a hairnet)
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 needed
Learn foods, equipment, and techniques used in food preparation, service, and cleanup
Read, write, and utilize basic math skills (multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals)
Use or learn basic computer skills

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, and helps others on the child nutrition team
Washes and prepares vegetables for cooking
Prepares cake and icing using USDA recipe (may involve increasing or decreasing recipe)
Cleans oven, deep-fat fryer, tilt skillet, or other heating equipment in the kitchen
Takes out trash and washes trash cans
Collects meal money from students and records (either manually or by using the computer system) the number of 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 the service line
Runs dishwasher
Cleans windows, walls, tables, and chairs in the dining room
Washes and cuts up chicken, pork, beef, and turkey for preparation
Prepares bread, biscuits, cornbread, etc., from recipe
Maintains a daily production record of food
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor
Must hold or be able to obtain a bus license