Student Food Helper

NYE County School District•Pahrump, NV

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Student Food Helper provides essential operational support to the High School Nutrition Services team. This role is responsible for assisting in the preparation and service of student meals while maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming dining environment. Under the guidance of the Kitchen Manager, the Student Helper performs a variety of tasks including food assembly, sanitation, inventory stocking, and basic cashiering. This position offers students an opportunity to gain professional experience in food safety, teamwork, and customer service within the school district.

Requirements

Current enrollment at High School.
Counselor permission
Compliance with NCSD Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of techniques involving proper food handling, cleaning and storage of food.
Familiar with and understands FERPA, HIPAA, and other confidentiality situations and guidelines in the educational setting.
Familiar with and assists with implementation of all district policies and administrative regulations as related to specific assignment.
Recognizes and reports hazards, and conforms to safety standards as prescribed.
Recognizes and notifies administrators of unauthorized persons on campus, and/or of issues that require immediate attention.
Familiar with district and site emergency/crisis response procedures, plans and drills (e.g. fire drills, bomb threats, lock-downs, etc.).

Responsibilities

Assists in the preparation and serving of food in a quick and pleasant manner.
Carries out duties according to priority established by the Kitchen Manager.
Observes proper food safety procedures.
Cleans, maintains, and operates kitchen equipment.
Checks in groceries, stocks shelves and freezers, takes inventory.
Assists in washing dishes and performs general cleanup duty including clearing tables, counters and serving areas.
Keeps stoves, refrigerators, freezers, and other equipment clean and sanitary.
Observes and practices sanitation standards.
May be asked to transport food from school to school.
Record daily temperatures of equipment and menu items, when appropriate.
Acts as cashier.