Food and Nutrition Service Assistant II

Howard County Public School System • Perryton, TX

1d • 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 employee may be assigned as a floater at an elementary, middle, or high school.

This is a 10-month-per-year position with a 7-hour duty day, including a 30-minute duty-free lunch. The position is in the Howard County Education Association, Educational Support Professionals employee unit, and is non-exempt from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The current salary range is Grade 3 on the Food Service and Assistants salary scale; step placement considers relevant prior experience.

The selected employee must meet the requirements of a physical examination administered by a medical service selected by the Howard County Department of Education and meet annual USDA education and training requirements for School Nutrition Employees. A dependable means of transportation throughout working hours is required.

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 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 kitchen equipment and read and understand its operating manuals.
• 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.
• Dependable transportation throughout working hours.
• Ability to lift bulk weights up to 55 pounds; stand, walk, sit, bend, squat, and climb; and stand for long periods and endure extreme temperatures.
• Must meet all requirements of the physical examination administered by a medical service selected by the Howard County Department of Education.
• Must meet annual USDA education and training requirements for School Nutrition Employees.

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 cafeteria foods and beverages.
• 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, including identifying and serving each student a reimbursable meal as defined by 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, stovetops, 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 secure 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 job-related operations.
• Correct hazardous conditions in the building or on the grounds when possible and report them to the appropriate administrator.
• Take and record food temperatures on time-and-temperature charts.
• Work efficiently and harmoniously with employees and work well with students and staff.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees; details about paid time off are available in the negotiated agreement for the employee bargaining unit.
• Mandatory membership in the Maryland State Retirement Agency pension plan for employees who meet eligibility and membership criteria; the annual contribution is 7% of salary.

What This Job Offers

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