Child Nutrition Specialist

KIPP Texas Public Schools • Austin, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Child Nutrition Specialist works as a part of the KIPP Texas Public Schools Cafeteria Team to prepare and serve breakfast, lunch and supper for all students at their assigned campus. The Child Nutrition Specialist will work effectively in the cafeteria/kitchen or where designated by the Child Nutrition Site Supervisor. The Child Nutrition Specialist will help to create a warm and friendly atmosphere to enhance the student’s meal time experience. This position will efficiently handle the sale of food, and to prepare an accurate, balanced tabulation sheet for Child Nutrition accounting purposes. This position must have a firm understanding of HACCP principles, general nutrition and food preparation. This position will abide by the policies, procedures, and standards for physical and food safety, freshness and sanitation.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Food Handler certification required

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year experience in food and hospitality related role
• Experience in school-based Child Nutrition
• Experience in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and fast-growing organization
• Ability to communicate professionally, both written and verbally with team and management.
• Must be self-motivated and able to problem solve effectively.
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit, is proactive and flexible, and is willing and able to play different roles in the team in order to meet the varied and constant needs of the students.
• Model positive and healthy character traits and habits, such as being consistent and understanding.
• Fundamental understanding of sanitation and cleanliness.
• Unquestioned integrity and commitment to the KIPP Texas Public Schools mission and KIPP Texas Public Schools community.

Responsibilities

• Know, understand, and assist in implementing the requirements of the Child Nutrition Program.
• Work on the serving line when necessary to ensure quick, smooth meal services.
• Comply with Health Department Codes for food service.
• Comply with all safety measures and regulations throughout the cafeteria and kitchen and report any injuries or unsafe conditions in the workplace to the Child Nutrition Site Supervisor.
• Support the Child Nutrition Site Supervisor with all kitchen and cafeteria duties.
• Carefully prep and prepare products according to the recipe.
• Ensure the quality, taste and presentation of all prepared items.
• Use safety precautions relative to working with food service equipment and materials.
• Firm understanding of FIFO and the Temperature Danger Zone.
• Follow established HACCP food safety, cleaning and maintenance procedures.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen and cafeteria area.
• Operate dish machines to company and manufacturer specifications.
• Use proper measurements of detergent and sanitizer in the dish machine.
• Support all efforts to recycle and compost.
• Store stock in an efficient and safe manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with coverage options for employees and their families.
• Competitive vacation and flexible paid time off (PTO) policies.
• Paid family leave.
• Flexible spending account or high-yield HSA.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Legal plans
• LifeLock identity protection
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED