Nutrition Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Sufficient kitchen or cooking experience to acquire the knowledge and ability required for the position.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively before groups.
• Basic comprehension of working English.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply and divide with 10s and 100s, using American money and units of weight, volume, and distance.
• Ability to follow detailed but straightforward written or oral instructions and solve problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Basic computer skills.
• Successful completion of all Student Nutrition Services training modules.
• Ability to perform the listed physical activities, lift up to 35 pounds, and reach overhead with either hand.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve food items, including hot and cold foods; provide correct portions and menu items and replenish the serving line.
• Take and record food temperatures during preparation and service, and follow corrective-action procedures when food is outside established safe temperature zones.
• Set up meal-serving lines, obtain appropriate paper products and utensils, and display food attractively.
• Provide friendly, respectful customer service, keep the serving area neat and clean, and encourage healthy food choices.
• Enter meal components correctly, document emergency meal transactions, handle cash and checks accurately, check alerts for special diets, and follow end-of-day cash-control and accountability procedures.
• Receive, check in, and stock food; check out food for production; and organize storage rooms, refrigerators, and freezers.
• Maintain program accountability and comply with federal, state, and local rules and regulations, school district policies, and procedures.
• Accurately complete required production, HACCP, meal-accountability, and cash-procedure documentation.
• Clean the serving line; store food, beverages, and paper goods properly; clean and turn off equipment; and assist with cleaning the kitchen, dish area, and storage area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Balance team and individual responsibilities, contribute to a positive team environment, and give and welcome feedback.
• Respond to service requests, follow instructions and management direction, take responsibility for actions, and meet attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Follow Student Nutrition Services dress and hygiene guidelines and maintain an appropriate, well-groomed appearance.
• Respond promptly and courteously to customers, manage challenging situations, meet commitments, and seek customer feedback to improve service.
• Learn and apply new skills, keep current with developments, use resources effectively, understand how the job relates to other work, and require minimal supervision.