Child Nutrition Helper Eastside/Lower Valley Campuses
About The Position
The Child Nutrition Helper performs food preparation and/or cashier duties as directed by the Child Nutrition Manager or designee. The role supports safe, clean, and efficient cafeteria operations by preparing and serving food, cleaning and sanitizing work areas and equipment, and following applicable federal and state laws, district policies, procedures, and regulations. Attendance at the work site is required to perform the essential functions of the job. The position requires frequent standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, stooping, bending, kneeling, and climbing. The employee must be able to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds frequently, work under all weather conditions, tolerate moderate exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, and adapt to shifts or hours other than those regularly assigned. This posting is for future vacancies at Eastside/Lower Valley campuses.
Requirements
- Possess a current Food Handler's Card or be able to obtain one within 30 days of employment with the district.
- Ability to learn and follow prescribed food and supply preparation and handling methods.
- Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written directions in English.
- Possess a valid Texas or New Mexico driver's license or identification card.
- Subject to the district's drug and alcohol screening policy and regulation.
- Must be insurable by the district's auto liability insurance carrier.
- Ability to perform basic math.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds frequently.
- Ability to adapt to a shift schedule and/or hours other than regularly assigned.
- Required document for interview consideration: valid Texas or New Mexico driver's license or identification card.
Responsibilities
- Assist with food preparation and cashier duties as assigned.
- Operate large and small kitchen equipment after receiving instructions.
- Clean and sanitize work areas and kitchen equipment.
- Serve meals on the service line according to instructed portion sizes.
- Follow assigned cleaning and maintenance schedules and campus attendance procedures.
- Perform routine cleaning, including sanitizing floors, work areas, and kitchen equipment.
- Follow safety procedures when operating equipment and performing duties, including lifting and climbing.
- Follow local laws and procedures for storing and disposing of trash and food products.
- Wash pots and pans and complete general cleanup.
- Unpack supplies and help stack dry-storage and refrigeration shelves.
- Use time efficiently and demonstrate punctuality, reliability, integrity, and cooperation.
- Participate in required professional development activities.
- Support district and department goals, follow safety procedures, maintain a professional code of ethics, and perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
