Child Nutrition Assistant

JOB GOAL :

The Child Nutrition Assistant is to assist in the preparation, serving and clean-up of food in quantity Child Nutrition operation, using safe food practices.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Current Food Handler’s Certificate
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience in food preparation desired
• Ability to operate institutional equipment
• Knowledge of HACCP, and workplace safety requirements
• Ability to lift 50lbs and stand for long periods of time
• Ability to work with figures and to make arithmetic calculations
• Ability to communicate with parents, staff and students on Child Nutrition program
• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• Knowledge of and adheres to all policies, regulations and rules
• Must pass a background check
• Must obtain an Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT : 180 Days; 9 Months (Part-Time)

COMPENSATION : $14.93 - $17.61

BENEFITS : As per District policy

REPORTS TO : Principal

HOURS : 20 hours per week - Monday-Friday 9 : 30 a.m.-1 : 30 p.m.

CLASSIFICATION : Hourly, Non-exempt

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :

Responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, the following :

• Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees and community
• Learn all essential skills (i.e. : eTrition, daily paperwork, ordering, etc.) within a reasonable time span
• Knowledge of basic math skills
• Ability to count money and make change, complete related reports and operate cash register
• Displays and demonstrates knowledge of HACCP food safety / sanitation guidelines
• Operates standard kitchen equipment, including but not limited to convection ovens, microwave oven, steam table and hot holding carts
• Assists with quantity food preparation
• Assists with the daily cleaning of kitchen and all kitchen equipment to ensure cleanliness and to ensure sanitary conditions are met
• Assists with stocking and replenishing of supplies
• Sets up and breaks down serving lines
• Be willing to take over for manager in her / his absence.
• Performs all duties in a safe and prudent manner as directed
• Perform other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described here 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and arms, stand, bend or stoop.

The employee is frequently required to move about the campuses and to drive to the schools and departments in the District.

The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.