School Nutrition Assistant I
About The Position
The School Nutrition Assistant I prepares and distributes food items for students and school personnel, ensures compliance with reporting requirements, and maintains facilities in sanitary condition. This 0.875 position is located at Alexandria City High School-Minnie Howard and is scheduled for 187 days per year, 6.0 hours per day, between 6:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. The role is classified as non-exempt and is eligible for overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The hourly wage is $18.08 to $19.76, with additional factors such as hours and number of days affecting the calculation. Required clearances include Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance and a Tuberculosis Skin Test. The position must follow public health safety and health protocols.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Job-related experience is desired.
- Strong customer service focus.
- Ability to read and speak English.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Transportation to various ACPS schools.
- Ability to stand, lift, bend, and twist.
- Ability to work in hot and cold environments.
- Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
- Tuberculosis Skin Test.
- Must follow public health safety and health protocols.
Responsibilities
- Arrange food and beverage items for students and staff, including placing items in steam tables, displaying items, filling racks, and transporting food carts to classrooms.
- Promote the food services program to help ensure it is self-supporting.
- Assist in preparing lunchroom-related reports, such as bank deposits, production sheets, and temperature sheets, in compliance with established regulations.
- Clean utensils, equipment, storage areas, food preparation areas, and serving areas to maintain sanitary conditions.
- Collect payments for food items, including cash and payments from eligible meal recipients.
- Cook and prepare food, including from-scratch preparation, to meet projected meal requirements.
- Document waste, including leftovers, unsanitary food items, and spoilage, in compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Inspect food items and supplies to verify order quantities and specifications and comply with mandated health requirements.
- Load carts and deliver meals to classrooms as assigned.
- Monitor kitchen and cafeteria areas to ensure a safe working environment.
- Monitor freezer, refrigerator, and hot food temperatures to ensure safe storage and serving in compliance with health and safety requirements.
- Prepare food and beverage items to meet mandated nutritional requirements and projected meal requirements.
- Receive supplies and food items to maintain adequate supplies and meet mandated nutritional requirements.
- Reconcile cash transactions and item counts to balance financial and daily inventory accounts.
- Respond to inquiries from various parties by providing information or referring them to appropriate personnel.
- Serve food items to meet mandated nutritional requirements and the requests of students and school personnel.
- Stock food, condiments, and supplies to maintain adequate quantities and secure items.
- Perform other related duties as assigned to support efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
