Child Nutrition - Helper

Bethel School District 403•Spanaway, WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Child Nutrition Helper sets up and serves meals and cleans serving and kitchen areas. Depending on the assignment, the position may involve preparing food, setting up serving equipment and supplies, serving meals to students and staff, cleaning food-service areas and equipment, and assisting with related kitchen and cashier duties. The work is performed under strict meal deadlines and requires completing tasks in sequence, anticipating quantities, and supporting cost-efficient ordering and storage. The position is scheduled for 3.25 hours per day for 170 days per year, 4 hours per day for 2 days per year, and 8 hours per day for 1 day per year. Pay is $21.56 under PSE Salary Schedule Level 2. The position reports to the Director of Child Nutrition and receives guidance from the Cook Manager. A pre-placement physical and testing are required, with the district assuming the cost.

Requirements

Ability to follow directions and procedures.
Knowledge of proper food-handling techniques.
Knowledge of food-service safety and sanitation.
Ability to serve appropriate quantities and present food attractively.
Ability to meet offer-versus-serve meal pattern requirements.
Ability to account for food-service items.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and staff.
Washington state food handler's permit.
Fingerprinting and a background check to determine there have been no convictions involving physical molestation, abuse, injury, or neglect of a minor.
Complete training in and adhere to the district infection control plan.
Pass a pre-placement physical and testing; the district will assume the cost.

Nice To Haves

Experience serving food is desirable.
Experience working with school-age children is desirable.

Responsibilities

Assist in preparing various food items.
Set up serving carts and warming ovens for meal service.
Prepare condiment containers, utensils, napkins, trays, and other serving supplies; may help pan prepared food.
Serve meals to students and staff in appropriate quantities, present food attractively, and help students assemble meals on trays.
Clean and wipe serving and meal areas between meal periods; refill containers and serving items.
Place food in serving carts and ovens in accordance with proper food-handling procedures.
Clean carts, tables, and other food-serving areas after meals and store equipment.
Regularly clean refrigerators, storage areas, grills, deep fryers, shelves, and other areas.
Move into a serving cook position when necessary.
May assist with ordering food and supplies.
Collect and launder kitchen linens and other items.
May perform cashier duties as needed.
May serve on district committees or departmental work teams.
Model appropriate and cooperative behavior, protect confidential information, and follow district ethical guidelines.
Perform related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.