Substitute Child Nutrition Assistant

Bertie County School District•Windsor, NC

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About The Position

BERTIE COUNTY SCHOOLS Substitute Child Nutrition Assistant Job Description (Class descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include, and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee) JOB TITLE: SUBSTITUTE CHILD NUTRITION ASSISTANT DEPARTMENT: Child Nutrition GRADE: 52 FLSA: Non-exempt REPORTS TO: Child Nutrition Manager/Principal SUPERVISES: None TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 10 months QUALIFICATIONS: __High School Diploma or Equivalent __ Possession of a valid TB test and health examination issued by the local county board of health or recognized medical authority ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Maintains a working relationship with other employees and staff Politely and respectfully serves students, staff, parents, and others Accepts responsibility for multiple tasks without supervision Follows a work schedule, plans ahead, and helps others on the child nutrition team Washes and prepares vegetables for cooking Prepares cake and icing using USDA recipe (may involve increasing or decreasing recipe) Cleans oven, deep-fat fryer, tilt skillet or other heating equipment in kitchen Takes out trash and washes trash cans Collects meal money from students and records (either manually or by using the computer system) the number of students eating Prepares chef salads Checks in groceries, puts them in storage, takes inventory and dates the food in stock Cleans refrigerator, milk box, freezer, holding cabinets Cleans service line Runs dishwasher Cleans windows, walls, tables, and chairs in dining room Washes and cuts up chicken, pork, beef, and turkey for preparation Prepares bread, biscuits, cornbread, etc., from recipe Maintains daily production record of food Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS: The major physical and cognitive requirements listed below are applicable to the Child Nutrition Assistant job classification within Bertie County Schools. Work in this classification is considered medium physical work requiring the exertion of up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 30 pounds of force frequently and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must be able to: Stand for six continuous hours Stoop, squat, kneel and/or bend in a manner that allows the palms to touch the floor (as in cleaning of baseboards, equipment, etc.) Bend from a standing position in a manner that allows the palms to touch the knees (as in washing of pots and pans in deep sinks and cleaning milk boxes) Bend from the waist in a standing position with arms outstretched for an extended period of time (as in service of food) Twist, turn, and/or stretch from side to side that allows the shoulders to be perpendicular to the hips (as in mopping, sweeping, stocking shelves, removing food from ovens, etc.) Lift, carry, and/or support 30 pounds from shoulder level to above the head (as in placing food in ovens, freezers, stockroom shelves, etc.) Perform duties requiring non-repetitive motions with hands and wrists (as in slicing, dicing, washing, counting money, writing, scrubbing, scraping, etc.) Stock, wash, prepare, serve, and handle all types of foods (be aware that some food allergies can be worsened by exposure to menu items containing those foods) Work with caustic and non-caustic chemicals (be aware that skin allergies and sensitivities can be worsened by exposure to some cleaning chemicals; be aware that some breathing difficulties, such as asthma or emphysema, can be worsened by exposure to cleaning chemicals; rubber gloves and plastic serving gloves are available) Work in very hot, humid environment (no air conditioning) Maintain high standards of personal cleanliness (bathe daily and use deodorant, wear clean and pressed uniform and apron, wear clean and polished shoes, wear hairnet) Learn food preparation, serving, and clean-up procedures and Learn sound sanitation principles Understand and follow oral and written directions Read and follow recipes and adjust amounts needed Learn foods, equipment and techniques used in food preparation, service, and cleanup Read, write, and utilize basic math skills (multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals) Use or learn basic computer skills The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work is performed in the school kitchen/cafeteria.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Possession of a valid TB test and health examination issued by the local county board of health or recognized medical authority
Must be able to: Stand for six continuous hours
Stoop, squat, kneel and/or bend in a manner that allows the palms to touch the floor (as in cleaning of baseboards, equipment, etc.)
Bend from a standing position in a manner that allows the palms to touch the knees (as in washing of pots and pans in deep sinks and cleaning milk boxes)
Bend from the waist in a standing position with arms outstretched for an extended period of time (as in service of food)
Twist, turn, and/or stretch from side to side that allows the shoulders to be perpendicular to the hips (as in mopping, sweeping, stocking shelves, removing food from ovens, etc.)
Lift, carry, and/or support 30 pounds from shoulder level to above the head (as in placing food in ovens, freezers, stockroom shelves, etc.)
Perform duties requiring non-repetitive motions with hands and wrists (as in slicing, dicing, washing, counting money, writing, scrubbing, scraping, etc.)
Stock, wash, prepare, serve, and handle all types of foods (be aware that some food allergies can be worsened by exposure to menu items containing those foods)
Work with caustic and non-caustic chemicals (be aware that skin allergies and sensitivities can be worsened by exposure to some cleaning chemicals; be aware that some breathing difficulties, such as asthma or emphysema, can be worsened by exposure to cleaning chemicals; rubber gloves and plastic serving gloves are available)
Work in very hot, humid environment (no air conditioning)
Maintain high standards of personal cleanliness (bathe daily and use deodorant, wear clean and pressed uniform and apron, wear clean and polished shoes, wear hairnet)
Learn food preparation, serving, and clean-up procedures and
Learn sound sanitation principles
Understand and follow oral and written directions
Read and follow recipes and adjust amounts needed
Learn foods, equipment and techniques used in food preparation, service, and cleanup
Read, write, and utilize basic math skills (multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals)
Use or learn basic computer skills

Responsibilities

Maintains a working relationship with other employees and staff
Politely and respectfully serves students, staff, parents, and others
Accepts responsibility for multiple tasks without supervision
Follows a work schedule, plans ahead, and helps others on the child nutrition team
Washes and prepares vegetables for cooking
Prepares cake and icing using USDA recipe (may involve increasing or decreasing recipe)
Cleans oven, deep-fat fryer, tilt skillet or other heating equipment in kitchen
Takes out trash and washes trash cans
Collects meal money from students and records (either manually or by using the computer system) the number of students eating
Prepares chef salads
Checks in groceries, puts them in storage, takes inventory and dates the food in stock
Cleans refrigerator, milk box, freezer, holding cabinets
Cleans service line
Runs dishwasher
Cleans windows, walls, tables, and chairs in dining room
Washes and cuts up chicken, pork, beef, and turkey for preparation
Prepares bread, biscuits, cornbread, etc., from recipe
Maintains daily production record of food
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor