Child Nutrition Worker

Jenks Public Schools Job Description

Position : Child Nutrition Worker I (Multiple full-time and part-time positions available)

Reports to : Child Nutrition Manager

Supervises : None

Qualifications :

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Health, strength and endurance to perform assigned duties.
• Food Service Handlers Permit required.
• Satisfy all district requirements with regard to physical health and citizenship.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Position Goal : To serve students attractive and nutritious meals in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness and friendliness while meeting all Federal and State guidelines for Child Nutrition Programs.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities :

• Performs assigned duties in quality food production following menus and standardized recipes using quality preparation and service methods with safe food handling techniques to ensure Child Nutrition Department standards of the following :
• Food quality, palatability and appearance
• Correct, safe temperatures
• Proper utensil portion sizes
• Proper and timely storage of deliveries and left over food
• Appearance of serving lines for eye appeal
• Maintains defined standards of sanitation and safety as outlined by local State Health Departments.
• Maintains required departmental records.
• Serves students and adults in a pleasant manner while ensuring Federal guidelines are followed.
• Professional appearance in accordance with department standards.
• Maintains all guidelines required of Child Nutrition Programs as instructed by the manager and child Nutrition Director.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Employment Terms : Nine (9) month classified hourly contract

FLSA Qualification : Non-Exempt

Evaluation : Jenks Public Schools classified Evaluation

Physical Demands :

This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.

Regular Requirements : Stand for extended periods; sit for extended periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend at the waist;

stoop, kneel, crouch; lift / move up to 50 pounds; handle objects and tools with hands; repetitive use of fingers and hands.

Occasional Requirements : Reach with hands and arms overhead, above shoulder and horizontally; lift / move up to 50 pounds.

Visual Requirements : Close, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.

Hearing / Speaking Requirements : Adequate to exchange information.