Nutrition Services Assistant, Senior

Minot Public Schools • Minot, ND

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Under basic supervision, provides experienced assistance in preparation of food at large MPS food preparation kitchens, and at satellite kitchens; prepares and serves food, cleans food service facilities and dining areas, operates a cash register/service terminal, orders and stores food, and maintains inventory and production records.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Two years experience in large scale food preparation
• Training and certification in food safety and sanitation through the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction is required.

Nice To Haves

• MPS or other public schools experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists the kitchen staff with food preparation and meal services; performs work in compliance with MPS policies, and quality and safety standards; duties may vary according to job assignment.
• Acts as the lead worker for Nutrition Services Assistants; assists with training and work assignments; prepares dining areas for meal service and sets up food service lines.
• Assists with ordering, record-keeping, and summary reporting; calculates food inventory, and enters data in computer systems on inventory, deliveries, production, usage, and customers served.
• Prepares meals, snacks, specialty foods, salad bar items, and packages bulk foods for delivery; prepares and serves meals and snacks; verifies proper temperature to meet safety requirements; may operate a cash register/service terminal.
• Estimates food preparation amounts, and assists in ordering the quantity of food needed; receives, stores, and organizes food and supplies.
• Receives materials and supplies; inspects deliveries for accuracy, and appropriate quantity and quality; assures food arriving from all sources is received at proper temperature and maintained at proper temperature to meet food safety requirements.
• Cleans work areas and maintains orderly, safe, and sanitary conditions in food service facilities and dining areas; cleans tables, chairs, floors, and surfaces; cleans dishes, utensils, tools, and equipment; cleans dining areas and food preparation areas to meet mandated health standards.
• Assists with supervising students in the lunchroom and adjacent areas, and enforces MPS policies and behavior standards.
• Supports the relationship between the Minot Public School District and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with clients, visitors, and District staff; maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, client records, and District information; follows compliance rules governing child abuse; performs related duties as required or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED