School Nutrition Worker, Full-Time

Watertown Public Schools•Watertown, MA

1d•$21•Onsite

About The Position

The Watertown Public Schools is in need of a School Nutrition Worker. The School Nutrition Worker will assist in providing nutritious, attractive meals in accordance with established menus, recipes and guidelines set forth by the Director of School Nutrition and the government regulations of the National School Lunch Program/National School Breakfast Program.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Must be able to perform all of job functions requiring the following physical demands: reaching, bending, stooping, and frequently carrying to 50 pounds.
General job requires 5% sitting, 45% walking, and 50% standing and is performed under temperature extremes and under conditions with exposure to risk of injury.

Nice To Haves

ServSafe certified preferred
Prior experience in quantity food production preferred

Responsibilities

Food Preparation Prepares foods in accordance to standardized recipes and menu specifications and performs “quality controls'' including sampling foods to make sure taste & texture are acceptable.
Operates kitchen equipment such as, but not limited to ovens, slicers, steamers, stove tops, warmers, and dish washers.
Ensure that all meals are served at the appropriate temperatures and times.
Present all foods in a visually pleasing manner.
Conform to all safe food handling, storage, and sanitation methods in accordance with the current local, state and federal guidelines.
Prepares food according to the recipes and directions provided by the Kitchen Manager and/or the Director.
Follows standardized recipes; measures and weighs ingredients according to instructions; assembles food and other supplies necessary to prepare recipes.
May be asked to act as cashier during meal service.
Serves meals prepared to students and staff with enthusiasm and a positive attitude.
Maintains a clean and sanitary work environment by practicing a “clean as you go” technique.
Maintains accurate account of each sale, receives cash & checks, maintains daily roster, and balances drawer against register tape and cash out slip at the end of the day.
Is knowledgeable of appropriate use of products, daily menus, specials, promotions and current pricing.
Reports to work on time, in complete, clean uniform.
May be required to act as kitchen manager in that person’s absence
Attend job-related training classes and workshops
Work/school assignments are not permanent and may change according to needs of the School Nutrition department
Will perform other duties, as assigned by Kitchen Manager or School Nutrition Director, in relation to requirements of the school meal program.