Food and Nutrition Substitute

Dickinson Independent School District•Dickinson, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for filling in for part-time employees on a temporary basis as the manager directs No guarantee of days to work or a specified period of time

Requirements

State Accredited High School diploma or TEA certified GED
Must be able to read and follow instructions or understand the interpretation of instructions
Assist in preparing high-quality foods per written standardized recipe
Able to use kitchen equipment in a safe and proper manner
Ability to receive and verbally communicate with customers, parents, and staff
Basic math skills
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds from a minimum height of 8" to knuckle height (FNS recommends getting another employee's assistance when lifting anything over 25 pounds.)
Ability to carry up to 25 pounds for a short distance of approximately 10 feet
Sustained standing tolerance up to seven hours a day
Repetitive forward-reaching, bending and stooping
Manual dexterity and fine motor skills
Hearing and vision

Nice To Haves

Four (4) hours of Professional Standards Training yearly per USDA requirement
Hold a current ServSafe Managers Certification or State-Approved Food Handlers Card within 60 days of hire
No experience is required

Responsibilities

Must present a positive attitude with customers including students, staff, and visitors.
Must be able to follow and understand directions
Able to serve foods using the correct size or portion size serving utensils
Avoid interfering in student disciplinary behavior
Help in the cleaning of the kitchen as directed by the manager
Work in the dish room as shown by the manager or designee
Work in the pot and pan sink area as directed by the manager or designee
Ability and willingness to work all jobs assigned by the Manager
Ability to multi-task
Assist as needed in the preparation of high-quality foods with direction from Manager
Understanding and practice of Safety regulations in the workplace
Adhere to state sanitation regulations in preparing and serving foods