Child Nutrition Helper- Northeast Campuses
About The Position
The Child Nutrition Helper assists with food preparation and cashier duties as directed by the Child Nutrition Manager or designee. The role performs routine food preparation and meal service to support safe, clean, and efficient cafeteria operations, while complying with applicable federal and state laws and district policies, procedures, and regulations. Attendance at the work site is required to perform the job’s essential functions. The position may involve operating kitchen equipment after receiving instructions, serving meals according to assigned portion sizes, cleaning and sanitizing work areas and equipment, washing pots and pans, and unpacking and storing supplies. The employee also follows assigned cleaning and maintenance schedules and campus attendance procedures, participates in required professional development, and performs other duties as assigned. This role requires continual standing and walking, frequent lifting and other physical activity, and moderate exposure to hot and cold temperatures. The employee must be adaptable to working a shift schedule and/or hours other than those regularly assigned.
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 methods for preparing and handling food and supplies.
- Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written directions in English.
- 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 work under all weather conditions and adapt to shift schedules and/or hours other than those regularly assigned.
Responsibilities
- Assist with food preparation and cashier duties as assigned.
- Operate large and small kitchen equipment after receiving instructions.
- Serve meals on the service line according to instructed portion sizes.
- Clean and sanitize work areas, floors, and kitchen equipment as assigned.
- Follow assigned cleaning and maintenance schedules and campus attendance procedures.
- Follow safety procedures when operating equipment and performing duties, including lifting and climbing; comply with applicable 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.
- Demonstrate punctuality, reliability, integrity, cooperation, and efficient use of time.
- Attend required district professional development activities.
- Support district and department goals, 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
