Nutrition Services Assistant 3 hrs/day

Iowa City Community School District•Iowa City, IA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position in the Nutrition Department involves assisting with nutrition services to enhance student learning and promote the overall efficiency of the school system. The role requires adherence to district, department, and federal Child Nutrition policies, as well as health and sanitation standards. The assistant will help prepare food according to menus and recipes, operate various kitchen equipment, and manage tasks efficiently. Responsibilities also include maintaining communication via district email, performing mathematical calculations, completing paperwork, operating a point-of-sale system as a cashier, serving students, and performing clean-up duties. The role may involve filling in for absent staff, traveling to satellite locations, and attending required training. This is a 175-day contract position with wages determined by district salary schedules.

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.

Nice To Haves

Training is provided for these duties.

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.
Operate 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.
Completes 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.
Follows 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.
Includes traveling to satellite locations as needed to serve or cashier.
Attends and completes district assigned training, which may include online or in person training.
Other duties as assigned.