AES Nutrition Technician-5.5 hours

Arlington Community Schools•Lakeland, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Arlington Community Schools Position Description School Nutrition Tech 5.5– Arlington Elementary School Reports to: School Nutrition Manager and Building Principal Goal: To assist the School Nutrition Manager in the efficient operation of the cafeteria by preparing and serving nutritious and attractive meals for students and staff in a pleasant environment while maintaining a clean and sanitary work area.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Ability to work in areas which are often uncomfortable, wet, and slippery.
Ability to work in the temperatures found in hot kitchens and the walk-in refrigerators and freezers.
Ability to understand and adhere to safety procedures and take precautions required to avoid cuts, bruises, burns, scalds, and falls.
Ability to understand and follow directions in English, both oral and written, to ensure safety of food preparation and service.
Ability to read, write, and perform basic mathematical calculations.
Ability to keep accurate records.
Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with colleagues.
Ability to follow standardized recipes.
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience in commercial food service preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs required duties involved in the preparation of food items for students and staff meals to include: checking menu and following work schedules; reading and following recipes and/or instructions for preparing pre-portioned items; assembling ingredients and utensils; cooking; serving; and clean up. Also includes bag lunches and preparing snacks for school programs as required.
Appears clean, neat, and wears proper attire.
Follows written instructions as they apply to recipes and production records.
Maintains composure and projects a pleasant personality with fellow workers, faculty, and students.
Monitors and records cooking times and temperatures to ensure thorough heating as required for consumer safety under HACCP regulations.
Sets up serving lines and maintains cleanliness of serving area; ensure the availability of necessary serving utensils; serve food in the appropriate quantity per customer.
Maintains cleanliness and sanitization of equipment, food preparation and serving areas, and storage areas, and safely handles and stores utensils, pans, serving ware and cookware.
Assists in stocking supplies and monitors inventory, rotates food products as scheduled.
May serve as cashier, operating a point-of-sale terminal and collecting monies.
Performs all duties in compliance with school, District and Health Department policies, procedures, and standards of quality and care.
Prepares accurate work records as required; may enter and retrieve computer data as needed.
Attends training and meetings as necessary to maintain and enhance job knowledge and skills.
Serving timeframes there will be continuous physical exertion required, e.g., walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward.
Performs other duties as assigned or directed.