Food and Nutrition Service Assistant II

Howard County Public School System • Perryton, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Food and Nutrition Service Satellite Manager or another designated individual, the Food and Nutrition Service Assistant II assists with preparing and serving food to students and cleaning kitchen equipment and facilities. The position may require working as a floater at an elementary, middle, or high school. This is a 10-month-per-year position with a duty day of 7.0 hours, including a 30-minute duty-free lunch. The role is nonexempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Requirements

• At least 6 months of experience in food service.
• Working knowledge of kitchen cleaning methods, serving techniques, and storage procedures.
• Introductory knowledge of safety and accident-prevention techniques, especially those related to food preparation, kitchens, and dining facilities.
• Working knowledge of sanitation regulations for food preparation.
• Ability to learn prescribed food preparation methods and school food service operations.
• Ability to assist with preparing hot and cold foods and beverages.
• Ability to take and record food temperatures on time-and-temperature charts.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow work schedules.
• Ability to use and clean all kitchen equipment.
• Ability to serve students and adults efficiently, courteously, and rapidly.
• Ability to follow Food and Nutrition Service policies and procedures.
• Ability to work efficiently and harmoniously with other employees and work well with students and staff.
• Ability to remain calm under trying circumstances and work with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable in a variety of situations.
• Ability to read and understand operating manuals for equipment used.
• Dependable transportation throughout working hours.
• Must meet annual USDA education and training requirements for School Nutrition Employees.
• Must meet all requirements of a physical examination administered by a medical service selected by the Howard County Department of Education.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of food service experience in a PreK–12 school cafeteria.

Responsibilities

• Prepare main dishes, vegetables, salad-based items, sandwiches, and other foods and beverages served in the cafeteria.
• Set up hot and cold food counters and stock counters and carts with food, plates, utensils, and condiments.
• Serve food and beverages to students and adults, and identify and serve reimbursable meals in accordance with the USDA child nutrition program.
• May work as a cashier, receive money, operate the cafeteria point-of-sale register, and maintain accurate accounts of cash collected and meals served.
• Operate kitchen equipment, including electric mixers, slicers, grinders, ovens, stove tops, tilt-skillets, tilt kettles, warmers, and coolers.
• Clean utensils, equipment, and storage, food preparation, and serving areas to maintain sanitary conditions.
• Assist with receiving and storing food, equipment, paper, and cleaning supplies, and assist with inventory.
• Stock food, condiments, and supplies to maintain adequate quantities and security of items.
• Load carts and deliver meals to classrooms as assigned.
• Use correct portion-control techniques to meet USDA requirements and replenish menu items and condiments as needed.
• Inspect food items before serving to verify compliance with mandated health requirements.
• Use safety devices and protective equipment and follow safe practices in operating equipment and handling supplies.
• Correct hazardous conditions in the building or grounds when possible and report them to the appropriate administrator.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.
• Paid time off information is available in the negotiated agreement for the employee bargaining unit.
• Eligible employees who meet applicable criteria must participate in the Maryland State Retirement Agency pension plan; the annual employee contribution is 7% of salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed