Child Nutrition Substitute

Nash County Public Schools • Nashville, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

An employee in this class assists a cook specialist or journey level cook through the performance of a variety of semi-skilled tasks. Detailed instructions are given for work to be done. The employee is expected to make simple adjustments as necessary with problems referred to higher level employees. Errors are observed by others and corrected with little loss. The employee receives direct supervision.

Requirements

• Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Some knowledge of food preparation and serving practices.
• Some knowledge of safety and sanitation standards.
• Some knowledge of simple arithmetic.
• Skill in the use of kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Ability to perceive size and serve standard portions.
• Ability to read and understand simple written instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals consistent with the duties of this position.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, staff and the general public consistent with the duties of this position.
• Regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to walk and use fingers, tools, or controls.
• Occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms.
• Specific visual abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception.

Nice To Haves

• Some experience in quantity food preparation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reads simple recipes and directions for quantity and follows directions.
• Gathers items as directed by recipe.
• Weighs and measures designated ingredients.
• Stores food and equipment in specified locations.
• Mixes and stirs ingredients.
• Slices and chops food.
• Adds garnishes to food.
• Places food in proper place on serving line.
• Proportions and serves foods on serving line.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed