2024-25 Nutrition & Wellness Worker II - Desert Shadows ES

Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements : Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.

• Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include : adhering to safety practices;
• planning and managing projects; preparing and maintaining accurate records; operating standard food service equipment found in a commercial kitchen;

using pertinent software applications.

• KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and / or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and / or facilitate group discussions;
• and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include : safety practices and procedures;

quantify food preparation and handling; sanitation practices; methods of quantity cooking.

ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities; gather, collate, and / or classify data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment.

• Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes;
• and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and / or groups;

work with a variety of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create actions plans.

Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate.

Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include : communicating with diverse groups;

setting priorities; working as part of a team; working with interruptions; working with detailed information / data; maintaining a good rapport with students, employees and community.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include : working under limited supervision following standardized practices and / or methods; directing other persons within a small work unit;

utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job’s functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization’s services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands : significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and / or pulling, some climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and / or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity.

Generally the job requires 10% sitting, 60% walking, and 30% standing. The job is performed under temperature extremes and under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and / or illness.

Applicant must have ability to lift 50 pounds.

Ex p e r i e nce : Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required.

Education : High school diploma or equivalent.

E quivalency :

Required Testing Certificates and Licenses

ServSafe Certificate

Continuing Educ. / Training

Maintains Certificate(s)

Clearances

Criminal Background Clearance