School Nutrition Assistant The School Nutrition Assistant (SNA) prepares and serves breakfast, lunch and other food to school children and adults in a courteous, customer service oriented manner. The SNA is responsible for organizing and setting up equipment and workstations per the direction of the SN Manager. Duties are performed as required by the USDA, health, food service and other regulations and laws. The SNA must demonstrate proper cafeteria equipment operation skills.
Minimum Qualifications:- General knowledge of quantity food preparation and service
- General knowledge of the use and care of food preparation equipment
- Skill in the use of commercial food service utensils and equipment
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, students and school staff
- Able to maintain self-control
- Ability to maintain confidential records, including eligibility of students
- Ability to work with others in a close, fast paced environment
- Ability to address customers in a pleasant, courteous manner
- Basic ability to read, speak, and understand English
Preferred Qualifications:- High School diploma or GEDSome experience working in a school cafeteria within the last five (5) years
- Ability to operate Point of Sale, including the use of computer software
- Able to obtain a North Carolina Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License with school bus certification and P&S endorsements
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Practice follow sanitation procedures per HACCP guidelines
- Prepare food according to written and oral instructions
- Serve breakfast, lunch and a la carte items
- Handle cashiering responsibilities
- Replenish food and maintain clean serving areas
- Monitor food and equipment temperatures per HACCP guidelines
- Exhibit courtesy and understanding to all staff, students and customers
- Use all standardized work schedules
- Rotate stock
- Participate in all required training and staff development
- Exhibit professional behavior
- Participate in marketing promotions and special events for students, adults and the community
- Sign in and work according to a designated time schedule
- Perform additional duties as requested by the School Nutrition Manager
Working Conditions
Physical Demands:
Work is considered moderate to heavy physical work requiring the exertion of up to 50 pounds of force. Must be able to withstand heat, exposure to chemicals, and standing for long periods of time. Some walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling can be involved.
Work Environment:
Employees in this position are required to work in indoor and outdoor environments, and come into direct contact with RCSS staff, students and the public. Acknowledgements The following signatures acknowledge that the supervisor has verified the accuracy of the position description, has discussed position requirements with the employee, and has advised the employee of work performance expectations Reviewed by: Employee's Signature - Date Approval by: Supervisor's Signature - DateThe completed and signed position description shall be maintained at the employee's work location, shall be reviewed with the employee by his or her immediate supervisor, should be revised as required, and shall serve as the basis for all required evaluations.
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, any time.
