Support Staff

Support Staff - Nutrition ServicesAssists in the preparation and service of food. Duties include washing and sanitizing kitchen equipment and utensils, collecting money, maintaining complete and accurate student lunch records/accounts and working with Nutrition Coordinator/Site Manager to ensure accountability in accordance with the school district's policies, procedures and methods as established by the administration of the Department of Nutrition Services.Utilize Point of Sale Software for daily transactionsAssists with supplying cafeteria lines with food items and utensils, food production, portioning and serving to meet state/federal and HACCP guidelinesSet up and replenish food and beverage items on serving lineHandle all food products properly to ensure safety according to health department guidelinesKeep required equipment and facility clean using daily and weekly proceduresMaintain high standards of sanitationAccountability of funds collectedInventory left overs on a daily basisMaintain confidentiality of free and reduced eligible studentsKnow and understand components of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and its rules and regulations to ensure full complianceMaintain appropriate inventories of items to sellOrder products as neededOther duties as assignedMinimum Qualifications:Computer literacy preferredPossess good judgment, trustworthiness, and flexibilityExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work cooperatively with all stakeholders and with a diverse populationAbility to work under conditions of a school lunch period which involves interruptions, noise, and potential emergenciesAbility to count drawer accuratelyEducation, Credentials and/or Experience:High School Diploma or equivalentRelated food service experience a plusCertified Food Protection Manager Certification (CFPM) preferredFood Handler training required - provided by District on an annual basisPhysical Demands and Work Environment:While performing the duties of the job, the employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee regularly types using a keyboard. In the work environment, the employee is regularly exposed to video display and regularly works in a school cafeteria environment, including walk-in cooler and freezer.

The employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally works with the use of a personal/district vehicle. The employee will have contact with the public which requires appropriate demeanor and apparel. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The physical demands and work environment described 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.