Nutrition Services Assistant (3.5 hours)

Mapleton Public Schools•Denver, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Mapleton Public Schools is seeking a Nutrition Services Assistant for Adventure Elementary. This position is responsible for supporting the district food service program by preparing meals according to planned menus and recipes, serving meals, cleaning and maintaining the kitchen, assisting with food deliveries, and operating the point of sale system. The role involves ensuring food safety standards, assisting with special diets, completing production records, fostering a team environment, and maintaining kitchen equipment. Staff members may be reassigned based on kitchen needs and meal participation.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous commercial food service experience required.
Ability to comprehend, prepare, and communicate information in English, both orally and in writing, to fulfill the essential responsibilities of the role.
Oral and written communication skills.
Basic math skills.
Customer service and public relations skills.
Knowledge of personal hygiene/health.
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions, use time efficiently, demonstrate attention to detail, follow instructions, and respond to management direction.
Ability to work with students with diverse backgrounds and abilities.
Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies, and building and department procedures.
Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with all people, including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
Criminal background check required for hire.
Mandatory Title IX training is required by the Colorado Department of Education and for all public-school employees.

Nice To Haves

School food service experience.
Personal computer and keyboarding skills are preferred.
Knowledge of nutrition services, child nutrition, and Health Department guidelines preferred.
Valid Colorado drivers' license preferred.
Operating knowledge of mixer, dishwasher, slicer, computer, ovens, and all other commercial kitchen equipment preferred at hire; required within 3 weeks after hire.
Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals is preferred.
Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier, fax machine, E-mail, etc. preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare food according to planned menus and tested recipes following all applicable food safety standards.
Assist in ensuring all special diet menus and procedures are followed.
Serve students meals according to standardized recipe instructions following all applicable food safety standards and Child Nutrition Program regulations.
Assist with completing daily production records, meal counts, temperature logs, and deposits utilizing the district department software.
Clean and maintain a safe and sanitary kitchen.
Foster a team environment by assisting coworkers with scheduled work demands.
Assist with checking in food deliveries including quality assurance, labeling, and preparing food and supplies for storage.
Maintain and care for kitchen equipment.
Check equipment to ensure it is in safe working condition and notify the Nutrition office where repairs or replacements are needed.
Communicate and interact positively with students, teachers, staff, parents, and community.
Utilize point of sale system to record sales using the district department software.
Upholds all operating standards for Nutrition Services.
Attend staff development meetings as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.