Lead Nutrition Services Assistant 7 hrs/day

Iowa City Community School District • Coralville, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position assists in nutrition services to enhance student learning, promote the overall efficiency of the school system, and maximize educational opportunities for each child. The role involves operating a point-of-sale computer system, performing basic accounting duties, managing student data related to free and reduced lunch programs, and collaborating with school staff to address issues like negative accounts and student allergies. The assistant also helps with food preparation, serving, and ensuring proper sanitation and equipment usage in the kitchen.

Requirements

• Physically able to work in a standing position for prolonged periods and to walk much of the time during the day.
• Must be able to read recipes and follow instructions for food preparation.
• Able to tolerate a warm, noisy work environment.
• Maintains high standards of personal hygiene and job performance.
• Is honest and dependable and is discreet in regard to information concerning school children and staff.
• Must have manual dexterity to handle knives and other pieces of equipment.
• Is able to work calmly and complete jobs in a timely manner, even under sometimes stressful conditions.
• Must be able to lift up to 45 lbs.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle for required travel.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the District may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Comply with district, department, and federal Child Nutrition policies, health standards, and sanitation procedures.
• Follow attendance rules and absence notification procedures.
• Practice good personal hygiene.
• Manage multiple tasks and use time efficiently.
• Operate the point-of-sale computer system as cashier and perform basic accounting duties.
• Take deposits to the bank per district protocols.
• Follow federal Child Nutrition guidelines for privacy and handling of free and reduced student data.
• Work with school staff and Nutrition Office personnel to address negative accounts and notify families of negative balances.
• Identify students with allergies and intolerances and ensure they are served appropriate substitutions.
• Double check trays to ensure students are not served restricted items.
• Assist with final preparation, assembly, and portioning of menu items at satellite locations.
• Serve menu items during meal service.
• Restock serving lines.
• Ensure servers are correctly portioning and serving menu items.
• Properly use food service satellite equipment including ovens, steam tables, cold serving tables, hot carts, and other equipment.
• Follow written and oral directions.
• Maintain and regularly check district email account for correspondence.
• Communicate with building administration, Nutrition Office, production kitchen, school secretary, nurse, and other personnel on food or student issues.
• Perform mathematical calculations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with accuracy.
• Complete assigned paperwork, including portion sheets and sanitation/temperature records.
• Be courteous and respectful to all customers and co-workers.
• Follow established sanitation guidelines for food preparation and clean-up.
• Perform clean-up duties as assigned.
• Ensure school kitchen and food service areas are properly cleaned and sanitized daily.
• Attend and complete district-assigned training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed