Nutrition Services: Distribution 1 (2026-2027 School Year)

Wichita Public Schools•Wichita, KS

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Nutrition Services, this position is responsible for counting, placing items on trays, and loading food and supplies in hot or cold transport carriers. The role involves counting and loading food and supplies from pick tickets in accordance with HACCP guidelines into transport carriers in a timely manner. Responsibilities include taking food temperatures, operating and maintaining equipment like manual and electric pallet jacks, preparing box lunches, and setting up distribution equipment. The position also requires assisting other departments as needed and serving as a substitute in any school served by Nutrition Services.

Requirements

Ability to communicate both verbally and written in order to communicate with others inside and outside of the organization for the purpose of giving and obtaining information
Ability to communicate effectively with a Supervisor when their discretion is needed
Ability to perform as an effective team player
Ability to plan, organize, make decisions and prioritize work to meet the daily demands of the building
Exhibit a professional manner and a positive attitude
Use good judgment to make decisions on recurring assignments
Display a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality
Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance
Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them
Food service experience required
Basic math skills required (subject to testing)
Maintain a valid Kansas driver's license at all times throughout employment

Nice To Haves

A High School Diploma or GED equivalent is preferred
Experience with pallet jacks (manual and electric) preferred

Responsibilities

Counts and loads food and supplies from pick tickets, in accordance with HACCP guidelines, into hot and/or cold transport carriers as applicable in a timely manner; completes all related HACCP forms and logs
Counts, prepares, and assembles box lunches when needed
Operates, cleans and maintains equipment and tools in assigned area to include manual and electric pallet jacks
Sets up distribution equipment in preparation for loading
Follows Standard Operating Procedures established by Nutrition Services
Ensures safety of food during preparation and exhibits working knowledge of Nutrition Services HACCP plan and Food Code requirements
Assists other departments as needed
Serves as a substitute in any school served by Nutrition Services as assigned
Assists with additional duties as assigned by supervisor.