Nutrition Services Assistant 3.5 hrs/day

Iowa City Community School District•Iowa City, 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 food preparation, operating kitchen equipment, serving students, and maintaining sanitation standards. The assistant will also handle point-of-sale duties, maintain email correspondence, and perform basic mathematical calculations. Training is provided for specific duties, and the position requires adherence to district and federal policies.

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.

Nice To Haves

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the District may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

Comply with required district, department and federal Child Nutrition policies as well as health standards, sanitation procedures and demonstrate knowledge of sanitation practices.
Follow attendance rules, including absence notification procedures.
Practice good personal hygiene.
Manage multiple tasks and use time efficiently.
Assist as directed in preparing food according to planned menus, standardized recipes, established food preparation methods, and mandated nutritional requirements.
Properly use quantity food service production equipment including convection, conventional and combination ovens, griddles, steamers, steam kettles, slicers, mixers, dish machine, and other equipment.
Follow written and oral directions.
Responsible for maintaining district email account and checking regularly for correspondence.
Perform with accuracy mathematical calculations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Complete assigned paperwork, including production records, portion sheets and sanitation records.
Operate the point-of-sale computer system as cashier during serving times and perform basic accounting duties.
Serve students during meal times and restock serving lines as directed.
Be courteous and respectful to all customers and co-workers.
Follow established sanitation guidelines for both food preparation and clean-up and performs clean up duties as assigned.
Fill in for other staff if someone is absent.
Travel to satellite locations as needed to serve or cashier.
Attend and complete district assigned training, which may include online or in person training.
Perform other duties as assigned.