Nutrition Services Support Specialist - Larchmont ES

Tacoma Public Schools•Larchmont Elementary 8601 E. B St., WA

3d•$23•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides support to nutrition services activities at assigned schools/buildings by performing cashier functions; assists the cook manager with general kitchen duties and/or preparation of large food quantities; responsible for all fiscal records and data entry into Nutrition Services meal accounting system.

Requirements

Recent successful experience in performing cashier duties at a school kitchen in the District
Successful completion of required in-service
Valid and current Washington State Food Handlers Card.
Valid Washington State driver’s license with access to personal transportation.
Fingerprints and successful WSP and FBI background clearance/sexual misconduct clearance.
Ability to score at the 80% level or higher on the arithmetic test required for the position.

Nice To Haves

Food service work experience, desirable
Any combination of experience and training which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and ability required to perform the work.
No high school diploma or GED required. District offering incentives to obtain diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Performs cashiering functions during meal service to secure funds for food selection; accurately records daily meal data in Nutrition Services meal accounting system; prepares sales transaction documents; completes daily reports to record activities.
Reconciles receipts to meal counts; prepares and forwards money for daily bank deposits as instructed.
Assists the cook-manager in preparing and assembling standardized portions food items for the day’s menu and any other items, as designated; may record food temperatures at regular intervals during heating of food items, as instructed.
Operates dishwashing, washing machine, and other kitchen equipment, as directed; performs clean up duties in food preparation and servicing area; cleans and sanitizes kitchen equipment and utensils as assigned.
May serve food items to students and staff, as assigned.
Maintains neat and clean work environment; cleans and stores equipment and tools when job has been completed, as directed.
Follows proper safety and sanitation procedures.
Maintains and updates knowledge and skills required for success in the position by participating in professional development activities as needed or as assigned.
Performs related duties as assigned, on a temporary basis.
Attends training meeting, as assigned.
Regular, reliable, predictable attendance or physical presence is an essential job requirement and critical to the performance of the work.