School Nutrition Assistant 5 hr / Bus Driver at Mill Creek Middle

Catawba County Schools•Newton, NC

8h•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves dual responsibilities as a School Nutrition Assistant and a Bus Driver. As a School Nutrition Assistant, the role supports the manager in kitchen operations, ensuring nutritious meals are served in a clean environment. This includes food production, training, cashiering, sanitation, and record-keeping in compliance with the National School Lunch Program. The assistant will also use computer software for ordering and record management. As a Bus Driver, the role is responsible for safely transporting students to and from destinations, adhering to district procedures, monitoring student behavior, and ensuring student safety.

Requirements

A High School Diploma or GED.
One to two years of experience in the preparation of foods in an institutional setting or childcare preferred.
Five (5) years of responsible driving experience.
Completion of the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles Bus Driver Training Course.
Must be able to pass the required DOT Physical examination.
Must have a DOT Drug Screen with negative results.
Must be eligible to hold a Commercial Drivers License with Passenger Endorsement.
Ability to communicate in a pleasant, positive manner with students, staff, parents, and coworkers.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to read, understand and follow written work schedules in English.
Ability to set priorities and allocate time to meet deadlines.
Ability to select and organize materials and return supplies to proper storage.
General knowledge of food preparation, standards of sanitation and safety, TPHC and HACCP procedures.
General knowledge of proper storage methods for various foods, supplies, and equipment.
General knowledge of how to operate and clean kitchen equipment.
General knowledge of the importance of using standardized recipes and ability to follow them.
Ability to exercise independent judgment, use initiative to resolve problems, and make improvements.
Ability to read and follow standardized recipes and written instructions.
Ability to recognize meal components for meal eligibility.
Ability to learn USDA meal pattern and respond to inquiries regarding food content, meal pattern, and food allergies.
Ability to properly clean and sanitize kitchen area, equipment, and utensils.
Ability to calculate recipe extensions, foods needed and used.
Ability to calculate correct change for a monetary transaction.
Ability to complete basic records such as temperature logs and production sheets.
Ability to record time worked using a computerized time management system.
Ability to use a computer quickly and precisely.
Ability to follow established policies and procedures.
Knowledge of driving laws and regulations.
Knowledge of safe bus operations.
Knowledge of vehicle pre-run checks and their performance.
Ability to maintain records of names and addresses of students, locations and times of stops, route information, and time sheets.
Administrative skills to implement established policies and procedures regarding student transportation, enforcing rules of student conduct and discipline.
Communication skills in dealing with students daily, communicating with parents, and advising the transportation department of bus malfunctions.
Leadership skills to maintain discipline on the bus.
Manual skills to maintain bus cleanliness.
Mechanical skills to detect bus malfunction.
Planning skills to develop student seating arrangements.
Common arithmetical function to count the number of students on the bus and to complete time sheets.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the preparation of foods in an institutional setting or childcare.

Responsibilities

Assisting the manager in oversight of kitchen operations to ensure students are served nutritious and attractive meals in a clean and caring atmosphere.
Organizing, training, food production, and all other food service activities.
Assisting with the development of kitchen staff and promoting good community relations.
Functioning as cook, cashier, server, or helper on a rotation basis.
Assisting in maintaining National School Lunch Program (NSLP) compliance of Free and Reduced meals at the point of sale, and keeping accurate records.
Performing routine tasks such as participating in food preparation, serving, cleaning, food temperature checks, cashiering, and sanitation tasks.
Submitting food and non-food orders, payroll, attendance, production sheets, inventory, and maintenance/equipment requests correctly and timely.
Using a computer with current software to order foods and supplies.
Preparing, cooking, and serving meals according to specified standardized recipes, including special diets.
Using batch cooking methods and replenishing serving lines to maintain properly cooked food items.
Assuring safe and sanitary practices in all phases of TPHC procedures to meet or exceed health department and HACCP standards.
Reviewing menu and production records daily and ordering food items.
Suggesting menu substitutions and coordinating work schedules.
Unpacking, carrying, and transporting food items.
Assisting the manager in ordering correct quantities of food and ensuring proper receiving, storing, handling, preparing, and serving of food.
Checking deliveries for invoice accuracy and reporting shortages.
Monitoring and reporting receipt of items of unacceptable quality or condition.
Providing oversight of storage for all food and non-food supplies, maintaining cleanliness and organization of food storage areas.
Serving meals or supplemental menu items, answering inquiries, and providing customer service.
Preparing fresh fruits and vegetables, assembling salads, wraps, sandwiches, and prepping items for future service.
Prepping the serving line with appropriate condiments and paper products, monitoring for cleanliness and stock.
Acting as cashier or back-up during breakfast or lunch serving periods.
Maintaining financial integrity for purchased meals and other foods.
Collecting and recording payments for lunches and breakfasts.
Maintaining accurate reports of daily and monthly financial, production, and activity records.
Counting money at the end of meal service and preparing money and checks for deposit.
Assisting the manager with preparation of deposit and delivering or securing bank deposits.
Maintaining accurate Free and Reduced meal rosters and screening applications.
Assisting students, parents, teachers, and school staff with meal program questions.
Enforcing standards of cleanliness, health, and safety.
Supporting and assisting in the sanitation process, maintaining proper sanitizer levels.
Sweeping and mopping, high dusting, cleaning floor drains, and carrying out garbage.
Assisting with wiping or washing tables, chairs, or benches in the dining room.
Wrapping, recording, labeling, dating, and putting away food at the end of serving time.
Recording leftovers and maintaining accurate records of foods used, produced, and served.
Taking and recording temperatures of foods and food holding equipment.
Completing assigned reports including temperature logs, production records, and cashier’s cash summary.
Assisting with dating and putting away delivery of food items.
Following workplace safety procedures, including the use of safety and personal protective equipment.
Receiving training on and demonstrating knowledge of the time management system.
Serving as the Person in Charge (PIC) in the absence of the manager, responsible for safe production, service, and handling of food.
Establishing and maintaining positive and effective working relationships with students, staff, and the public.
Ensuring compliance with established food safety practices regarding proper dress and hygiene.
Attending workshops, classes, and lectures to enhance knowledge of food services.
Driving a bus safely to destination and return.
Conforming to traffic rules and regulations.
Making vehicle pre-checks and recording/reporting malfunctions.
Following school district regulations for handling vehicle breakdowns and accident incidents.
Keeping the bus clean.
Following school district procedures when driving assigned bus routes.
Picking up and dropping off students at designated times and bus stops.
Ensuring students depart the bus at their usual stops.
Determining that all students leave the bus at both ends of the route.
Monitoring students’ behavior while they are riding on the bus.
Taking suitable action to resolve incidents between/among students and reporting inappropriate student behavior to school authorities.
Ensuring the safe transportation of students.