California Department of Education
Redondo Beach, California
REDONDO BEACH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CLASS TITLE: CHILD NUTRITION SERVICES ASSISTANT II BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of an assigned supervisor or lead, prepare and serve hot and cold menu items to students and staff at an assigned middle school or high school site; assist with cooking and baking various food items; maintain food service facilities, equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition; assure the efficient operation of an elementary food service site as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Child Nutrition Services Assistant II incumbents perform more responsible preparation and service activities at middle school or high school kitchens and may be responsible for the efficient operation of an elementary food service site. Incumbents in the Child Nutrition Services Assistant III classification serve as a second-in-command of a middle school or high school kitchen, coordinate catering services, and cook and bake food items from scratch. The Child Nutrition Services Assistant I classification performs entry-level food preparation and service to students at assigned school sites. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Prepare and serve a variety of hot and cold menu items; observe quality and quantity of food served according to established procedures; assure proper temperature of foods; assure compliance with safety and sanitation regulations. Assist with cooking and baking a variety of food items such as main dishes, breads and desserts. Assure the efficient operation of an elementary food service site or stand-alone facility as assigned by the position; complete daily production records, heat and serve food, and order perishables such as milk and produce. Prepare fruits, vegetables, cereals and desserts; assemble various ingredients as assigned; package and wrap food items according to established procedures and portion control standards; serve meals on serving lines; set out prepared foods. Prepare and package food items for distribution to school sites as assigned by the position; utilize specialized machines in the quantity packaging of food items Maintain food service facilities, equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition; sweep and mop floors to assure a safe and sanitary work environment; operate dishwashers and wash trays, pots, pans, plates, utensils and other serving equipment. Clean serving counters, tables, chairs, food containers and other food service equipment; prepare food and beverages for sale; count and set-up plates, trays and utensils. Prepare salads, sandwiches and packaged foods for distribution; mix, slice, grate and chop food items; open cans; replenish containers as necessary. Operate standard food service equipment such as slicers, warmers, ovens, fryers, stoves and carts. Stock condiments, food items and paper goods; assist in the storage and rotation of supplies in storage areas; assist with daily and periodic inventories as assigned. Perform routine cashiering duties utilizing a Point of Sale (POS) system as assigned; count money and make correct change; pick up, count and maintain daily records of monies received. Prepare salad or snack bar for use including setting up, filling containers and removing items as assigned by the position; maintain snack or salad bar in clean condition. OTHER DUTIES: Perform related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF: Quantity food preparation including washing, cutting and assembling food items and ingredients. Sanitation and safety practices related to preparing, handling and serving food. Standard kitchen equipment and utensils. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Proper lifting techniques. Basic math and cashiering skills. Oral and written communication skills. Basic record-keeping techniques. ABILITY TO: Prepare and serve hot and cold menu items to students and staff at an assigned school site. Assist with cooking and baking various food items. Maintain food service facilities, equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition. Wash, cut, slice, grate, mix and assemble food items and ingredients. Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently. Follow health and sanitation requirements. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Work independently with little supervision. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Maintain routine records. Meet schedules and time lines. Operate a POS system and make change accurately. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: one year experience in quantity food preparation. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid ServSafe Certificate. WORKING CONDITIONS: ENVIRONMENT: Food service environment. Subject to heat from ovens. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing for extended periods of time. Hearing and speaking to exchange information. Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling moderately heavy objects as assigned by position. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate food service equipment. Reaching overhead, above shoulders and horizontally. Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching. Seeing to monitor food quality and quantity. HAZARDS: Heat from ovens. Exposure to very hot foods, equipment, and metal objects. Working around knives, slicers or other sharp objects. Exposure to cleaning chemicals and fumes. Requirements / Qualifications Requirements / Qualifications
REDONDO BEACH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CLASS TITLE: CHILD NUTRITION SERVICES ASSISTANT II BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of an assigned supervisor or lead, prepare and serve hot and cold menu items to students and staff at an assigned middle school or high school site; assist with cooking and baking various food items; maintain food service facilities, equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition; assure the efficient operation of an elementary food service site as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Child Nutrition Services Assistant II incumbents perform more responsible preparation and service activities at middle school or high school kitchens and may be responsible for the efficient operation of an elementary food service site. Incumbents in the Child Nutrition Services Assistant III classification serve as a second-in-command of a middle school or high school kitchen, coordinate catering services, and cook and bake food items from scratch. The Child Nutrition Services Assistant I classification performs entry-level food preparation and service to students at assigned school sites. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Prepare and serve a variety of hot and cold menu items; observe quality and quantity of food served according to established procedures; assure proper temperature of foods; assure compliance with safety and sanitation regulations. Assist with cooking and baking a variety of food items such as main dishes, breads and desserts. Assure the efficient operation of an elementary food service site or stand-alone facility as assigned by the position; complete daily production records, heat and serve food, and order perishables such as milk and produce. Prepare fruits, vegetables, cereals and desserts; assemble various ingredients as assigned; package and wrap food items according to established procedures and portion control standards; serve meals on serving lines; set out prepared foods. Prepare and package food items for distribution to school sites as assigned by the position; utilize specialized machines in the quantity packaging of food items Maintain food service facilities, equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition; sweep and mop floors to assure a safe and sanitary work environment; operate dishwashers and wash trays, pots, pans, plates, utensils and other serving equipment. Clean serving counters, tables, chairs, food containers and other food service equipment; prepare food and beverages for sale; count and set-up plates, trays and utensils. Prepare salads, sandwiches and packaged foods for distribution; mix, slice, grate and chop food items; open cans; replenish containers as necessary. Operate standard food service equipment such as slicers, warmers, ovens, fryers, stoves and carts. Stock condiments, food items and paper goods; assist in the storage and rotation of supplies in storage areas; assist with daily and periodic inventories as assigned. Perform routine cashiering duties utilizing a Point of Sale (POS) system as assigned; count money and make correct change; pick up, count and maintain daily records of monies received. Prepare salad or snack bar for use including setting up, filling containers and removing items as assigned by the position; maintain snack or salad bar in clean condition. OTHER DUTIES: Perform related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF: Quantity food preparation including washing, cutting and assembling food items and ingredients. Sanitation and safety practices related to preparing, handling and serving food. Standard kitchen equipment and utensils. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Proper lifting techniques. Basic math and cashiering skills. Oral and written communication skills. Basic record-keeping techniques. ABILITY TO: Prepare and serve hot and cold menu items to students and staff at an assigned school site. Assist with cooking and baking various food items. Maintain food service facilities, equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition. Wash, cut, slice, grate, mix and assemble food items and ingredients. Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently. Follow health and sanitation requirements. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Work independently with little supervision. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Maintain routine records. Meet schedules and time lines. Operate a POS system and make change accurately. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: one year experience in quantity food preparation. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid ServSafe Certificate. WORKING CONDITIONS: ENVIRONMENT: Food service environment. Subject to heat from ovens. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing for extended periods of time. Hearing and speaking to exchange information. Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling moderately heavy objects as assigned by position. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate food service equipment. Reaching overhead, above shoulders and horizontally. Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching. Seeing to monitor food quality and quantity. HAZARDS: Heat from ovens. Exposure to very hot foods, equipment, and metal objects. Working around knives, slicers or other sharp objects. Exposure to cleaning chemicals and fumes. Requirements / Qualifications Requirements / Qualifications
Hamilton Health Care System
Dalton, Georgia
SUMMARY Assists with food preparation in accordance with our established procedural guidelines, and as may be directed by the Food Services Manager. ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS Non-exempt Status: May be required to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary. Subject to callback during any emergency. ACCOUNTABILITY Reports to Food Services Manager PRIDE VALUES P-PROFESSIONALISM The expertise, qualities and conduct that characterize a member of a profession" R-RESPECT A positive feeling of esteem for a person or other entity I-INTEGRITY Honesty and consistency to a set of values D-DILIGENCE Constant and earnest effort applied to perform a task or accomplish a goal XCELLENCE The quality or state of being outstanding or superior LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS A high school diploma or its equivalent preferred. OTHER TRAINING, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS On the job training is provided. ESSENTIAL SKILL/KNOWLEDGE FUNCTIONS Assists cook in preparing desserts or snacks for patients. Assists cook in preparation of meals. Carries trays to patients on halls. Cleans tables in the dining area after each meal. Helps with salads and desserts and other dishes. Assists with the pouring of juice, milk, water, and tea. Serves patients beverages, etc. Takes meals out to patients in dining area. Prepares between-meal nourishments (make sandwiches, etc.). Cleans work area at the end of shift and after meals, including sweeping and mopping. Removes garbage from kitchen areas and hoses out garbage containers. Complies with infection control policies in the work area. Scrapes dishes, washes dishes, pots and pans. Records freezer and walk-in refrigerator temperatures in accordance with established procedures. Checks stock as needed. Puts up stock in appropriate manner. Stores cleaning materials appropriately. Sets up tray line and performs tray line service. Follows diet orders and NPO diet orders. Offers menu substitutions and records them in accordance with procedural guidelines. Properly stores leftovers/opened food. Serves nourishments in accordance with procedural guidelines. Makes coffee/tea as requested. Follows procedures for serving associate meals. Cleans kitchen equipment such as, carts, tables, counters, ice machine, buckets, blender, mixer, meat slicer, freezer, refrigerator, stove, oven, steamer, garbage disposal, dish machine coffee/tea maker, steam table etc. Operates the dish machine, garbage disposal, mixer, blender, meat slicer and steamer. Operates coffee and tea maker. Follows standardized recipes. Uses serving equipment (ladle, spoon, scoops, etc.) Checks and records water temperature (dishwasher, pot and pan sink, etc.) Checks dishwasher with sanitizer strips. Checks chemical levels and replaces if needed. ESSENTIAL ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS Participate in Nursing Center surveys (Licensure / JCAHO) and any subsequently required reports. Attend and participate in continuing educational programs to keep abreast on changes in your field as well as to maintain current license/certification, as required. Attend and participate in mandatory in-services. Honor patients rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints. Comply with Corporate Compliance Program. Report job-related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards including exposure to blood and body fluids and others as necessary. Follow established safety regulations, to include fire protection/prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, etc. Follow established safety procedures when performing job tasks and/or working with equipment. Perform other related duties as necessary and as directed by supervisor. Comply with all Privacy and Security programs. ESSENTIAL GENERAL FUNCTIONS Attendance Punctuality Professional Appearance Communicates well with patients and family members providing warm and friendly greeting and an approachable attitude to family/visitors/patients and responds to expressed concerns while displaying a helpful, caring demeanor, answers questions when appropriate in a professional manner. Qualifications PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS Primary Physical Requirements: Lift up to 10 lbs.: Frequently required when preparing various food items and using kitchen equipment, e.g., cutting five-pound hams on industrial-sized slicer. Lift 11 to 25 lbs.: Occasionally to frequently required when lifting kitchen equipment filled with soups or stews. Lift 26 to 40 lbs.: Occasionally to frequently required when lifting 50-pound bags of potatoes. May receive assistance on items over 25 pounds. Lift over 40 lbs.: Not required. Carry up to 10 lbs.: Frequently required when carrying various food items within the kitchen area. (5 to 20 feet). Carry 11 to 25 lbs.: Frequently required to carry filled pot from one burner to another (2 to 5 feet). Carry 26 to 40 lbs.: Frequently required in carrying 50-pound bags of potatoes up to 5 to 15 feet. (For loads over 25 pounds may receive assistance.) Carry over 40 lbs.: Not required. Reach above shoulder height: 4 feet. Reach at shoulder height: Frequently required while cooking. Reach below shoulder height: Frequently to constantly required while cleaning kitchen area. Push/Pull: 20 feet. Hand Manipulation: Grasping: Frequently to constantly required while cooking and preparing food. Fingering: Infrequently may be required if center bakes own bread. (kneading bread). Handling: Frequently required while cooking and preparing food. Torquing: Infrequently required when adjusting knobs on slicer. Other Physical Considerations: Twisting: Occasionally may occur while cooking. Bending: Occasionally may occur when required to clean lower shelves. Crawling: Not Required. Squatting: Occasionally may be required while cleaning or retrieving items from lower shelves. Kneeling: Not Required. Crouching: Not Required. Climbing: Occasionally required. Balancing: Occasionally. During an 8 hour day, Associate is required to: Consecutive Hours Total Hours Sit 0 0 Stand 2 4 Walk 1 2 Work Surface: Tile floors and metal or wood counters. Cognitive and Sensory Requirements: Talking: Necessary for communicating with others. Hearing: Necessary for taking instructions from others. Sight: Necessary for doing job correctly and effectively. Tasting & Smelling: Necessary for tasting quality of food products. EQUIPMENT USED Standard kitchen equipment, e.g., meat slicer, food processor, blender SUMMARY OF OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURES Tasks assigned to this position may involve potential and/or direct exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious disease, air contaminants and hazardous chemicals. May be subject to hostile and emotionally upset patients, family members, associates and visitors. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS This is primarily a standing position where an associate may be required to stand in one place for extended periods of time throughout an 8-hour day. Also exposed to extreme heat and cold. Drug-Free Workplace
SUMMARY Assists with food preparation in accordance with our established procedural guidelines, and as may be directed by the Food Services Manager. ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS Non-exempt Status: May be required to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary. Subject to callback during any emergency. ACCOUNTABILITY Reports to Food Services Manager PRIDE VALUES P-PROFESSIONALISM The expertise, qualities and conduct that characterize a member of a profession" R-RESPECT A positive feeling of esteem for a person or other entity I-INTEGRITY Honesty and consistency to a set of values D-DILIGENCE Constant and earnest effort applied to perform a task or accomplish a goal XCELLENCE The quality or state of being outstanding or superior LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS A high school diploma or its equivalent preferred. OTHER TRAINING, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS On the job training is provided. ESSENTIAL SKILL/KNOWLEDGE FUNCTIONS Assists cook in preparing desserts or snacks for patients. Assists cook in preparation of meals. Carries trays to patients on halls. Cleans tables in the dining area after each meal. Helps with salads and desserts and other dishes. Assists with the pouring of juice, milk, water, and tea. Serves patients beverages, etc. Takes meals out to patients in dining area. Prepares between-meal nourishments (make sandwiches, etc.). Cleans work area at the end of shift and after meals, including sweeping and mopping. Removes garbage from kitchen areas and hoses out garbage containers. Complies with infection control policies in the work area. Scrapes dishes, washes dishes, pots and pans. Records freezer and walk-in refrigerator temperatures in accordance with established procedures. Checks stock as needed. Puts up stock in appropriate manner. Stores cleaning materials appropriately. Sets up tray line and performs tray line service. Follows diet orders and NPO diet orders. Offers menu substitutions and records them in accordance with procedural guidelines. Properly stores leftovers/opened food. Serves nourishments in accordance with procedural guidelines. Makes coffee/tea as requested. Follows procedures for serving associate meals. Cleans kitchen equipment such as, carts, tables, counters, ice machine, buckets, blender, mixer, meat slicer, freezer, refrigerator, stove, oven, steamer, garbage disposal, dish machine coffee/tea maker, steam table etc. Operates the dish machine, garbage disposal, mixer, blender, meat slicer and steamer. Operates coffee and tea maker. Follows standardized recipes. Uses serving equipment (ladle, spoon, scoops, etc.) Checks and records water temperature (dishwasher, pot and pan sink, etc.) Checks dishwasher with sanitizer strips. Checks chemical levels and replaces if needed. ESSENTIAL ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS Participate in Nursing Center surveys (Licensure / JCAHO) and any subsequently required reports. Attend and participate in continuing educational programs to keep abreast on changes in your field as well as to maintain current license/certification, as required. Attend and participate in mandatory in-services. Honor patients rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints. Comply with Corporate Compliance Program. Report job-related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards including exposure to blood and body fluids and others as necessary. Follow established safety regulations, to include fire protection/prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, etc. Follow established safety procedures when performing job tasks and/or working with equipment. Perform other related duties as necessary and as directed by supervisor. Comply with all Privacy and Security programs. ESSENTIAL GENERAL FUNCTIONS Attendance Punctuality Professional Appearance Communicates well with patients and family members providing warm and friendly greeting and an approachable attitude to family/visitors/patients and responds to expressed concerns while displaying a helpful, caring demeanor, answers questions when appropriate in a professional manner. Qualifications PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS Primary Physical Requirements: Lift up to 10 lbs.: Frequently required when preparing various food items and using kitchen equipment, e.g., cutting five-pound hams on industrial-sized slicer. Lift 11 to 25 lbs.: Occasionally to frequently required when lifting kitchen equipment filled with soups or stews. Lift 26 to 40 lbs.: Occasionally to frequently required when lifting 50-pound bags of potatoes. May receive assistance on items over 25 pounds. Lift over 40 lbs.: Not required. Carry up to 10 lbs.: Frequently required when carrying various food items within the kitchen area. (5 to 20 feet). Carry 11 to 25 lbs.: Frequently required to carry filled pot from one burner to another (2 to 5 feet). Carry 26 to 40 lbs.: Frequently required in carrying 50-pound bags of potatoes up to 5 to 15 feet. (For loads over 25 pounds may receive assistance.) Carry over 40 lbs.: Not required. Reach above shoulder height: 4 feet. Reach at shoulder height: Frequently required while cooking. Reach below shoulder height: Frequently to constantly required while cleaning kitchen area. Push/Pull: 20 feet. Hand Manipulation: Grasping: Frequently to constantly required while cooking and preparing food. Fingering: Infrequently may be required if center bakes own bread. (kneading bread). Handling: Frequently required while cooking and preparing food. Torquing: Infrequently required when adjusting knobs on slicer. Other Physical Considerations: Twisting: Occasionally may occur while cooking. Bending: Occasionally may occur when required to clean lower shelves. Crawling: Not Required. Squatting: Occasionally may be required while cleaning or retrieving items from lower shelves. Kneeling: Not Required. Crouching: Not Required. Climbing: Occasionally required. Balancing: Occasionally. During an 8 hour day, Associate is required to: Consecutive Hours Total Hours Sit 0 0 Stand 2 4 Walk 1 2 Work Surface: Tile floors and metal or wood counters. Cognitive and Sensory Requirements: Talking: Necessary for communicating with others. Hearing: Necessary for taking instructions from others. Sight: Necessary for doing job correctly and effectively. Tasting & Smelling: Necessary for tasting quality of food products. EQUIPMENT USED Standard kitchen equipment, e.g., meat slicer, food processor, blender SUMMARY OF OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURES Tasks assigned to this position may involve potential and/or direct exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious disease, air contaminants and hazardous chemicals. May be subject to hostile and emotionally upset patients, family members, associates and visitors. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS This is primarily a standing position where an associate may be required to stand in one place for extended periods of time throughout an 8-hour day. Also exposed to extreme heat and cold. Drug-Free Workplace
Public School of North Carolina
New Bern, North Carolina
CRAVEN COUNTY SCHOOLS SCHOOL NUTRITION ASSISTANT - SUBSTITUTE POSITION DESCRIPTION POSITION: SCHOOL NUTRITION ASSISTANT - SUBSTITUTE REPORTS TO: CAFETERIA MANAGER TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: ON AS NEEDED BASIS - FULL TIME (6 HOURS/DAY), PART TIME (2-53/4 HOURS/DAY) PAY GRADE: PAY RANGE: $15.00/HOUR FLSA: EXEMPT Nature of Work A School Nutrition Assistant Substitute will perform work as directed by the Cafeteria Manager in preparing and serving meals and other foods in a school cafeteria on an as needed basis within 23 schools comprising Craven County Schools. Work involves various facets of food preparation and the serving process. Education and Experience Graduation from high school. Sufficient education to read at level of written materials and make arithmetic calculations with considerable experience in quantity food preparation. Certification and Licensure Requirements (if applicable): Possession of a valid TB test and health examination issued by the local county board of health or recognized medical authority Essential Functions/Typical Tasks Maintains a positive working relationship with other employees and staff Politely, respectfully, and efficiently serves students, staff, parents, and others Accepts responsibility for multiple tasks without supervision Follows a work schedule, a sanitation (HACCP) schedule, plans ahead, and helps others on the child nutrition team Completes production records as instructed on a daily basis Takes and records temperatures of food items as instructed Cleans oven, steamer, tilt skillet or other heating equipment in kitchen Cleans refrigerator, milk box, freezer, holding cabinets, and all equipment and facilities - including restrooms Cleans service line, coolers, freezers, dock areas and any area as instructed Sets up, runs, breaks down, properly cleans, and de-limes dishwasher Cleans windows, walls, tables, and chairs in dining room Takes out trash and washes trash cans Rings student meals into POS and collects and records meal money from students and adults; accurately executes all cash handling procedures Checks in deliveries, puts them in storage, assists with inventory, and dates the food in stock; uses foods according to FIFO rules Prepares meals by following recipes - does not deviate from recipes Prepares bread, biscuits, cookies, etc., by following recipes Washes and prepares vegetables and fruit as well as salads and garden bars Prepares and sets up any additional foods as assigned including snacks, condiments, and beverages; sets up serving line accurately Attends all in service training and workshops; maintains USDA mandated professional standards; follows all policies and procedures for Craven County Schools and the SNS department. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the PIC, manager, supervisor, director, principal, or administrative staff Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities General knowledge of food preparation and standards of sanitation and General knowledge of proper storage methods for various foods, supplies, and equipment. General knowledge of how to operate and clean kitchen Ability to exercise independent judgment and to use initiative to resolve problems and make improvements in the cafeteria Ability to read and follow standardized recipes and written Ability to respond to inquiries regarding food Ability to properly clean kitchen area, equipment and Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments. Ability to communicate in a pleasant, positive manner with students, staff, parents, and coworkers. Physical Requirements The major physical and cognitive requirements listed below are applicable to the Cafeteria Assistant/Temporary/Substitute job classification within the School Nutrition Department of Craven County Schools. Work in this classification is considered medium physical work requiring the exertion of up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 30 pounds of force frequently and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must be able to: Stand for six continuous hours Stoop, squat, kneel and/or bend in a manner that allows the palms to touch the floor (as in cleaning of baseboards, equipment,) Bend from a standing position in a manner that allows the palms to touch the knees (as in washing of pots and pans in deep sinks and cleaning milk boxes) Bend from the waist in a standing position with arms outstretched for an extended period of time (as in service of food) Twist, turn, and/or stretch from side to side that allows the shoulders to be perpendicular to the hips (as in mopping, sweeping, stocking shelves, removing food from ovens,) Lift, carry, and/or support 30 pounds from shoulder level to above the head (as in placing food in ovens, freezers, stockroom shelves,) Perform duties requiring repetitive motions with hands and wrists (as in slicing, dicing, washing, counting money, writing, scrubbing, scraping,) Stock, wash, prepare, serve, and handle all types of foods (be aware that some food allergies can be worsened by exposure to menu items containing those foods) Work with caustic and non-caustic chemicals (be aware that skin allergies and sensitivities can be worsened by exposure to some cleaning chemicals; be aware that some breathing difficulties, such as asthma or emphysema, can be worsened by exposure to cleaning Work in a very hot humid environment (no air conditioning) Maintain high standards of personal cleanliness (bathe daily and use deodorant, wear clean and pressed uniform and apron, wear clean and polished shoes, wear hairnet, be free of body odor, dandruff, loose hair and debris on clothes,) Learn food preparation, serving, and clean-up procedures Learn sound sanitation principles Understand and follow oral and written directions Read and follow recipes and adjust amounts needed Learn foods, equipment and techniques used in food preparation, service, and clean-up Read, write, and utilize basic math skills (multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals) Complete production records as needed Use or learn basic computer skills Special Requirements N/A In compliance with Federal Law, Craven County Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.
CRAVEN COUNTY SCHOOLS SCHOOL NUTRITION ASSISTANT - SUBSTITUTE POSITION DESCRIPTION POSITION: SCHOOL NUTRITION ASSISTANT - SUBSTITUTE REPORTS TO: CAFETERIA MANAGER TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: ON AS NEEDED BASIS - FULL TIME (6 HOURS/DAY), PART TIME (2-53/4 HOURS/DAY) PAY GRADE: PAY RANGE: $15.00/HOUR FLSA: EXEMPT Nature of Work A School Nutrition Assistant Substitute will perform work as directed by the Cafeteria Manager in preparing and serving meals and other foods in a school cafeteria on an as needed basis within 23 schools comprising Craven County Schools. Work involves various facets of food preparation and the serving process. Education and Experience Graduation from high school. Sufficient education to read at level of written materials and make arithmetic calculations with considerable experience in quantity food preparation. Certification and Licensure Requirements (if applicable): Possession of a valid TB test and health examination issued by the local county board of health or recognized medical authority Essential Functions/Typical Tasks Maintains a positive working relationship with other employees and staff Politely, respectfully, and efficiently serves students, staff, parents, and others Accepts responsibility for multiple tasks without supervision Follows a work schedule, a sanitation (HACCP) schedule, plans ahead, and helps others on the child nutrition team Completes production records as instructed on a daily basis Takes and records temperatures of food items as instructed Cleans oven, steamer, tilt skillet or other heating equipment in kitchen Cleans refrigerator, milk box, freezer, holding cabinets, and all equipment and facilities - including restrooms Cleans service line, coolers, freezers, dock areas and any area as instructed Sets up, runs, breaks down, properly cleans, and de-limes dishwasher Cleans windows, walls, tables, and chairs in dining room Takes out trash and washes trash cans Rings student meals into POS and collects and records meal money from students and adults; accurately executes all cash handling procedures Checks in deliveries, puts them in storage, assists with inventory, and dates the food in stock; uses foods according to FIFO rules Prepares meals by following recipes - does not deviate from recipes Prepares bread, biscuits, cookies, etc., by following recipes Washes and prepares vegetables and fruit as well as salads and garden bars Prepares and sets up any additional foods as assigned including snacks, condiments, and beverages; sets up serving line accurately Attends all in service training and workshops; maintains USDA mandated professional standards; follows all policies and procedures for Craven County Schools and the SNS department. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the PIC, manager, supervisor, director, principal, or administrative staff Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities General knowledge of food preparation and standards of sanitation and General knowledge of proper storage methods for various foods, supplies, and equipment. General knowledge of how to operate and clean kitchen Ability to exercise independent judgment and to use initiative to resolve problems and make improvements in the cafeteria Ability to read and follow standardized recipes and written Ability to respond to inquiries regarding food Ability to properly clean kitchen area, equipment and Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments. Ability to communicate in a pleasant, positive manner with students, staff, parents, and coworkers. Physical Requirements The major physical and cognitive requirements listed below are applicable to the Cafeteria Assistant/Temporary/Substitute job classification within the School Nutrition Department of Craven County Schools. Work in this classification is considered medium physical work requiring the exertion of up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 30 pounds of force frequently and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must be able to: Stand for six continuous hours Stoop, squat, kneel and/or bend in a manner that allows the palms to touch the floor (as in cleaning of baseboards, equipment,) Bend from a standing position in a manner that allows the palms to touch the knees (as in washing of pots and pans in deep sinks and cleaning milk boxes) Bend from the waist in a standing position with arms outstretched for an extended period of time (as in service of food) Twist, turn, and/or stretch from side to side that allows the shoulders to be perpendicular to the hips (as in mopping, sweeping, stocking shelves, removing food from ovens,) Lift, carry, and/or support 30 pounds from shoulder level to above the head (as in placing food in ovens, freezers, stockroom shelves,) Perform duties requiring repetitive motions with hands and wrists (as in slicing, dicing, washing, counting money, writing, scrubbing, scraping,) Stock, wash, prepare, serve, and handle all types of foods (be aware that some food allergies can be worsened by exposure to menu items containing those foods) Work with caustic and non-caustic chemicals (be aware that skin allergies and sensitivities can be worsened by exposure to some cleaning chemicals; be aware that some breathing difficulties, such as asthma or emphysema, can be worsened by exposure to cleaning Work in a very hot humid environment (no air conditioning) Maintain high standards of personal cleanliness (bathe daily and use deodorant, wear clean and pressed uniform and apron, wear clean and polished shoes, wear hairnet, be free of body odor, dandruff, loose hair and debris on clothes,) Learn food preparation, serving, and clean-up procedures Learn sound sanitation principles Understand and follow oral and written directions Read and follow recipes and adjust amounts needed Learn foods, equipment and techniques used in food preparation, service, and clean-up Read, write, and utilize basic math skills (multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals) Complete production records as needed Use or learn basic computer skills Special Requirements N/A In compliance with Federal Law, Craven County Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.