Child Nutrition Worker

Alma School District•Alma, AR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Child Nutrition Kitchen Manager, the Child Nutrition Worker performs routine manual tasks in the preparation and serving of food, and in cleaning and maintaining food service areas. This role involves cooperating with the kitchen manager to provide a positive experience for students, parents, and faculty, preparing food according to recipes, serving food in compliance with regulations, cleaning equipment and work areas, washing dishes, operating mechanical equipment safely, following work schedules, practicing acceptable health and work habits, attending in-service training, reporting supply needs and equipment malfunctions, and attending work regularly. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with supplemental coursework and training in food service operations. Key abilities include following instructions, preparing large quantities of food, operating equipment safely, making calculations, and establishing effective working relationships. Physical requirements include standing for prolonged periods, handling cooking tools, operating kitchen appliances, and lifting/carrying heavy items up to 40 lbs. Daily cleanup duties are also a requirement.

Requirements

Equivalent to high school graduation supplemented by coursework and training in food service operations.
Ability to follow written and oral instruction.
Ability to participate in the preparation of large quantities of food.
Ability to safely and effectively operate food preparation equipment and appliances.
Ability to make arithmetical calculations.
Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
Ability to handle cooking tools and operate kitchen appliances.
Ability to push carry and lift large and heavy (up to 40#) boxes, sacks of food, pots, and pans.
Attend work on a regular and routine basis.

Responsibilities

Cooperate with the Child Nutrition Kitchen Manager to provide a positive and inviting experience for students, parents, and faculty.
Responsible for food preparation by washing, chopping, cutting, assembling, sorting and mixing food as assigned by the kitchen manager according to standardized recipes and established food preparation procedures.
Responsible for serving food as assigned by the kitchen manager during the serving period in accordance with the mandated state and federal regulations.
Responsible for cleaning equipment, storage and work areas during the total work day to include, but not limited to, sweeping, mopping, and disposing of trash.
Responsible for proper storage of food before, during, and after serving time.
Responsible for washing dishes and utensils.
Operate mechanical equipment properly and safely.
Follow work schedules as assigned by the kitchen manager.
Practice acceptable health and work habits as outlined in the district Food Safety Plan.
Attend and participate in all in-service training as required.
Report needed supplies and equipment malfunctions to the kitchen manager for the purpose of maintaining inventory and submitting work orders for repairs in a timely manner.
Demonstrate the ability to attend work on a regular and routine basis to avoid disruption to district operations.
Perform other duties as assigned by the kitchen manager.
Participate in daily clean up to include, but not limited to; sweeping, mopping, washing dishes, and disposing of daily trash bags.