Food and Nutrition Service Assistant II

Howard County Public School System • Columbia, MD

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 helps prepare and serve food to students and cleans 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 duty day of 7.0 hours, including a 30-minute duty-free lunch. The position is non-exempt 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 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 operating manuals for 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 difficult 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; stand for long periods; and endure extreme temperatures.
• Must meet all requirements of a 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 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.
• Perform cashier duties as needed, receive money, operate the cafeteria point-of-sale register, and maintain accurate records 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, storing, and inventorying food, equipment, paper, and cleaning supplies.
• Stock food, condiments, and supplies to maintain adequate quantities and secure items.
• Load carts and deliver meals to classrooms as assigned.
• Use portion-control techniques that meet USDA requirements; replenish menu items and keep condiments filled.
• Inspect food items before serving to verify compliance with mandated health requirements.
• Use safety devices and protective equipment and follow safe work practices in job operations.
• Correct hazardous conditions within 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 meeting applicable criteria 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