Food Service Worker - Child Nutrition

Job Title: Food Service Worker

Department: Child Nutrition

Reports To: Child Nutrition Kitchen ManagerFLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Essential Functions: These statements are intended to describe the responsibilities assigned to this position and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Read recipes and/or product directions. Operates a variety of kitchen utensils/equipment to weigh, measure, mix, wash, peel, cut, grind, stir, strain, season and knead food for cooking, serving and storing. Assists in the preparation of hot and/or cold foods and properly stores foods. Cleans and sanitizes workstations and equipment following all regulatory rules and procedures. Properly sets up stations for service. Provides general stocking duties in service areas. May serve as Cashier. Serves and replenishes food from counters and steamtables and breaks down stations at the end of the meal period. Interacts with students and staff in the serving and dining area. Attends all in-service training as required and scheduled. Complies with all safety and risk management policies and procedures. Complies with all USDA, Federal, State and NSB/NSLP guidelines and all accidents and injuries in a timely manner. Complies with all HACCP policies and procedures. Works well with all other team members and fills in if needed at school sites. Maintains consistent and punctual attendance. May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Pass a Background check Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Computer literate; excellent written and oral communication ability. Ability to follow all district policies and procedures. Ability to work independently, displaying initiative and enthusiasm for the tasks being done. Demonstration of strong communication skills, orally and in writing, with faculty, staff, team members, and administrators. Ability to work without supervision, and work as a team player. Ability to document records accurately. Ability to listen effectively.

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret English language. Ability to give instruction in a professional manner. Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts and mathematical operations to essential functions of the position. Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written and oral instructions Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations1. Food Handlers Certificate/Card

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Significant Walking or other means of mobility in an active kitchen environment. Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours). Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 40 pounds.

Work Environment: 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. Generally, in an indoor setting; however, while performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in temperatures above 100º and below 32º and occasionally will walk on slippery surfaces. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints and interact with the public and other workers. The noise level is frequently loud enough that the employee must raise his/her voice to be heard.