Nutrition Technician

EASTER SEALS NORTH GEORGIA•Tucker, GA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nutrition Technician prepares and serves meals in accordance with Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) meal pattern requirements. Under the direction of the Center Manager, this role prepares food orders, maintains inventories, and implements accepted health and safety standards. The position also supports a positive work atmosphere, communicates with center staff, completes required food-service records and reports, and participates in mandatory training.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Direct food-preparation experience.
Ability to comprehend and implement recipes.
Ability to operate commercial kitchen appliances.
Effective organizational skills.
Knowledge of health and safety practices for food preparation and cleanup.
Ability to prepare meals by allocated meal times.
Ability to direct the work of others.
Ability to unpack and move food items after delivery and during food preparation.
Ability to stand, sit, and walk for sustained periods; walking includes delivering meals to classrooms and responding quickly to safety concerns.
Ability to use hands and fingers for cooking, stirring, opening containers, operating a computer, and handling tasks.
Ability to climb stairs and to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed.
Ability to reach in any direction.
Ability to push or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds and lift and carry food containers and cooking equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to talk and hear to exchange information accurately, and to see clearly for food safety, supervision, computer use, reading, and writing.
Ability to work in indoor conditions.

Nice To Haves

ServSafe Food Certification.

Responsibilities

Prepare wholesome, nutritious meals in sufficient quantities for scheduled meal times and average daily participation.
Record the number of meals or snacks served at each meal or snack service.
Maintain kitchen organization and cleanliness.
Order food and supplies according to the most current menu and inventory on hand.
Promote ESNG, its values, and its mission.
Communicate food-program issues effectively with the Center Manager, Assistant Center Manager, and Nutrition Specialist.
Complete the Kitchen Checklist weekly.
Prepare and submit the CACFP food report in a timely manner.
Compile and record food-service data daily and weekly.
Record refrigerator and freezer temperatures twice daily.
Keep cleaning supplies separate from food and store food at least six inches off the floor.
Attend mandatory Easter Seals pre-service and in-service trainings and other educational programs and trainings.
Complete the minimum training hours required by DHR, OSR, Georgia Pre-K, and Head Start.
Maintain excellent punctuality and attendance and communicate in a manner that supports positive relationships with customers, clients, coworkers, and management.