Nutrition Services Assistant 7 hrs/day

Iowa City Community School District•Coralville, IA

23h•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, serving, cashiering, and maintaining sanitation standards within the nutrition department.

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.
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, health standards, and sanitation procedures.
Follow attendance rules and absence notification procedures.
Practice good personal hygiene.
Manage multiple tasks and use time efficiently.
Assist 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.
Maintain district email account and check regularly for correspondence.
Perform mathematical calculations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with accuracy.
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 perform 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.