Job Description

Job Title:  Child Nutrition Services Associate

Report to:  Cafeteria Manager   

Department:  Child Nutrition Services

Number of days:  172                         

Compensation: Per Negotiated Agreement  

Date Job Revised:  12-15-15

Position Summary:            To serve nutritious, economical, pleasing meals and a la carte foods to students while following all local, state and federal regulations/guidelines.

Qualifications/Job Requirements:               

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Quantity food preparation experience desirable.
• Math skills for recipe conversions.
• Valid food handler’s permit.
• Must be able to comply with essential duties criteria for this job description.

Job Essentials

• Occasional Squat/craw/kneel/lift up to 75 lbs.
• Frequent Bend/Stoop, climb height, crouch, Balance, push/pull, reach above shoulder, lift 0-50 lbs.
• Being around moving machines, working on unprotected heights, exposure to dust, fumes, gases, etc., Work from elevated scaffolding, ladder or machinery.
• Ability to work/deal with students, work with industrial cleaning equipment/supplies, work with industrial mechanical equipment/supplies.
• Work with industrial food service equipment/supplies, computer skills,
• Supervises assigned helpers, Supervises project to completion, Maintain special licensing/certification, exposure to outside working conditions, working with wheelchair students
• Maintain sanitary working/instructional areas, follow daily schedule, ability to deal with confidential information

            Duties and Responsibilities:

• Know and recognize what constitutes a reimbursable meal.
• Prepares food following standardized recipes according to local, state and federal regulations and guidelines.
• Serves food that not only looks appealing but also tastes good and adheres to proper food temperatures.
• Maintains high standards of safety, sanitation and food storage.
• Operates and cleans all kitchen equipment according to the manufacturer’s guidelines.
• Assist other workers as needed and/or assigned.
• Maintains confidentiality of free and reduced status of students.
• Attends staff development.
• Notifies manager of needed maintenance/repairs as pertains to kitchen and equipment.
• Notifies manager as stock runs low.
• Provides exceptional customer service and responds to student and/or parent concerns.
• Performs custodial duties related to student meal service.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

I hereby acknowledge receiving a copy and explanation of the Job Description.  I understand the performance duties and responsibilities are an integral part of my employment and I will be subject to evaluations of my performance.

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