CHILD NUTRITION ASSISTANT @ Summit Elementary

Canton City School District•Canton, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Child Nutrition Assistant (CNA) supports meal preparation and service at Summit Elementary. The position is 4 hours per day for 191 days per year, with a Step 1 hourly rate of $17.50. CNAs are cross-trained in all meal-preparation areas in their assigned kitchen and may be scheduled to work at other times to cover absences or support kitchen operations. The role also includes customer service, maintaining food quality and safety, cleaning and sanitizing, operating a point-of-service cash register, completing required records and training, and supervising students in cafeteria and playground settings.

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 strong teamwork.
Ability to follow rules and guidelines established by the Canton City Board of Education.

Responsibilities

Provide excellent customer service with a positive attitude when interacting with students, staff, and community patrons; promptly address complaints, answer questions, and make healthy food suggestions.
Prepare or assist with preparing meals and meal components as assigned by the kitchen manager.
Become cross-trained 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 scheduled additional times when covering employee absences or when needed to operate the kitchen appropriately.
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 cafeteria areas as needed while adhering to 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 set by the Canton City Health Department and Ohio Department of Health, and maintain required food-safety training.
Follow National School Lunch and Breakfast guidelines established by the USDA and Ohio Department of Education.
Complete required training and professional development required by Canton City School District, Ohio Department of Education, and USDA.
Complete daily paperwork required by Canton City Schools offices, the Canton City Health Department, Ohio Department of Education, and USDA, including items such as 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 remain current with changes to applicable processes and procedures.
Maintain academic and behavioral standards established for students 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.