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

Wichita Public Schools•Wichita, KS

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Nutrition Services, the Nutrition Distribution 1 employee counts, prepares, and loads food and supplies into hot or cold transport carriers. The employee follows pick tickets and HACCP guidelines, takes food temperatures, and completes related HACCP forms and logs. Duties also include assembling box lunches, setting up distribution equipment, operating and maintaining tools and equipment, and assisting other departments. The employee may be assigned to serve as a substitute at any school served by Nutrition Services. The position involves contact with district personnel, customers, and vendors, and requires professional, courteous, responsive service. Employees are expected to work scheduled hours unless approved leave has been granted, obtain advance approval for deviations from assigned hours, and maintain appropriate professional dress and appearance. Limited travel between schools and central offices may be required.

Requirements

Food service experience is required.
Basic math skills are required and subject to testing.
Maintain a valid Kansas driver's license throughout employment.
Obtain a Food Handlers Card within 30 days of employment.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, perform effectively as a team member, and communicate with a supervisor when their discretion is needed.
Ability to plan, organize, make decisions, and prioritize work to meet daily demands.
Professionalism, a positive attitude, sound judgment, confidentiality, and appropriate professional dress and appearance.
Ability to interact tactfully and diplomatically with a diverse population and provide friendly, responsive customer service.
Knowledge of the company's mission, purpose, goals, and employees' roles in achieving them.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED equivalent is preferred.
Experience with manual and electric pallet jacks is preferred.

Responsibilities

Count and load food and supplies from pick tickets into hot or cold transport carriers in accordance with HACCP guidelines and in a timely manner.
Complete related HACCP forms and logs and take food temperatures in accordance with current HACCP regulations.
Count, prepare, and assemble box lunches when needed.
Operate, clean, and maintain equipment and tools in the assigned area, including manual and electric pallet jacks.
Set up distribution equipment in preparation for loading.
Follow Nutrition Services Standard Operating Procedures and ensure food safety during preparation in accordance with the HACCP plan and Food Code requirements.
Assist other departments as needed and perform additional duties assigned by the supervisor.
Serve as a substitute in any school served by Nutrition Services as assigned.
Communicate and work effectively with supervisors, colleagues, district personnel, customers, and vendors.
Maintain punctuality and professional dress and appearance.