Nutrition Services WorkerThe St. Vrain Valley School District's Department of Nutrition Services provides quality, nutritious and well balanced meals to the District's students. The Department strives to provide meals at a reasonable price and to make sure that all meals meet the National School Breakfast and Lunch nutritional guidelines providing a of the RDA (recommended dietary guidelines) at breakfast and 1/3 of the RDA'S at lunch for students. In addition to the Department's goal of providing healthy meals for students, the Department works to be an efficient, self-supporting enterprise program within the District. Nutrition Services Vision Dynamic school meals that nourish our community. Developed October, 2022 by Nutrition Services Leadership Team Nutrition Services Mission Creating a welcoming environment that supports the education & well-being of students through nutrition. Developed October, 2022 by Nutrition Services Kitchen ManagersFTE: 0.625 Hours per day: 5 Days per year: 176 Classified Pay Range: 2St. Vrain Valley Schools values the health and well-being of its employees and seeks to establish and maintain a culture of health and wellness that encourages and supports healthy behaviors, a sense of community and an improved quality of life. As part of that commitment, the district offers a choice of medical plans and access to comprehensive wellness programming. Substitute, Seasonal, Extra Duty, and Temporary Positions are Eligible for PERA (Pension) and the District Employee Assistance Program (EAP). All other regular positions are eligible for PERA (Pension), Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance and Optional Life Insurance, Health Insurance, Health Reimbursement Accounts, Wellness Programs, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Short-term Disability. For more Benefit information, please check out the New Hire Benefits Enrollment GuideJob Description
Job Title: Nutrition Services Worker FLSA Status: Hourly
Department: Nutrition Services Pay Range: 2Pay Program: Classified Work Calendar: 175 days
Prepared/Revised Date: July 2022SUMMARY: The worker performs a variety of cooking and non-cooking duties as necessary in the preparation and service of school meals within the federal, state and local guidelines for the USDA Meal Program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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.% of Job Tasks Descriptions Frequency Time1. Responsible for the production and service of quality food through the use of standardized recipes and menu instructions.2. Prepares or assists with food items in accordance with work schedules.3. Sets up serving lines and serves meals or meal components. Replenishes food on serving lines as needed.4. Responsible for proper operation and care of food service equipment.5. Handling of money, deposits, and cashiering during meal times.6. Observes safety and sanitation regulations to ensure that safe and sanitary conditions exist in the kitchen, food service areas and in the cafeteria at all times.7. Assists with maintaining a safe and sanitary kitchen and cafeteria in compliance with state health department. Maintain HACCP guidelines in monitoring of time, temperature, and preparation process of handling food.9. Assumes added responsibilities in the absence of the kitchen manager.10. Develops daily work schedules, working with assigned job schedules.11. Interacts positively with other staff members, school staff and students while promoting a positive image of the Nutrition Service program.12. Accepts "General Personnel Practices and Procedures for Nutrition Service Employees" in the employee handbook.13. Perform other duties as assigned. Education and Related Work Experience High school diploma, GED or any combination of experience and education equivalent to the completion of a 12th grade minimum of two years' experience in food service, cashiering, and money handling Licenses, Registrations or Certifications Criminal background check required for hire. Valid Colorado driver's license. Employee may be required to operate District Vehicles.
Technical Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
Good oral and written communication skills.
English language skills.
Interpersonal relations skills.
Good math skills.
Customer service skills.
Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies and building/departmental procedures.
Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate
and willingness to adhere to attendance requirements and to follow district procedures for absence reporting. Regular attendance is an essential function of the position and necessary for the efficient operation of the business. Employees are expected to be on time and punctual for work, conforming to established work hours. It is recognized that there are times when a person must be absent due to illness or other reasons.
Materials and Equipment Operating Knowledge:- Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers.
- Operating knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and email
- Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier, and fax machine.
- Reporting Relationships & Direction/Guidance
Reports to: Director, Nutrition Services
Direct reports:
This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities. 1Budget and/or Resource Responsibility NoneThe physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described below 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. Physical Activities: Amount of TimeNone Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3Stand X Walk X Sit X Use hands to finger, handle or feel X Reach with hands and arms X Climb or balance X Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl X Talk X Hear X Taste X Smell XWeight and Force Demands: Amount of TimeNone Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3Up to 10 pounds X Up to 25 pounds X Up to 50 pounds X Up to 100 pounds X More than 100 pounds XMental Functions: Amount of TimeNone Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3Compare XNutrition Services, Worker Page 2 of 3Mental Functions: Amount of TimeNone Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3Analyze X Communicate X Copy X Coordinate X Instruct X Compute X Synthesize X Evaluate X Interpersonal Skills X Compile X Negotiate XWork Environment: Amount of TimeNone Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3Wet or humid conditions (non-weather) X Work near moving mechanical parts X Work in high, precarious places X Fumes or airborne particles X Toxic or caustic chemicals X Outdoor weather conditions X Extreme cold (non-weather) X Extreme heat (non-weather) X Risk of electrical shock X Work with explosives
