Child Nutrition Specialist/Caterer (4232)

JOB GOAL:
Provide all catering services for district and any outside events that are scheduled. Prepare weekly menu items for all kitchen sites based on needs and forecasting. Place all food and non-food supplies orders and provide exceptional customer service to all kitchen sites. Assist as needed in the kitchen depending on the needs of the department.
 
QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School diploma or GED.
2. Food Handler's Certificate.
3. Certified Child Nutrition Manager's Card or the ability to obtain one.
4. Must have current Arizona driver's license and proof of insurance.
5. Must be creative and service oriented; good interpersonal communication skills.
6. Ability to work with a variety of kitchens and service areas; ability to effectively plan and organize workload;
7. Ability to set up buffet luncheons and serve; to include table decorations and attractive food presentations.
8. Available to work evenings and Saturdays as needed; must be a self-starter and able to complete assignments without direct supervision.
9. Must have working knowledge of food ordering, food production, and serve and commercial kitchen equipment, must have Child Nutrition merchandising experience/ ability to assemble food party trays.
10. Ability to perform frequent stooping, reaching and lifting up to 50 pounds, must be able to stand for 6 hours at a time; must be willing to serve in other areas as needed.
11. Knowledge of National School Lunch Program regulations (desired).
12. Experience using a computer (Internet, email) and computer software related to menu, bookkeeping, and word processing.
13. Knowledge of HACCP, and workplace safety requirements.
14. Ability to work with figures and to make arithmetic calculations.
15. Ability to communicate with parents, staff and students on Child Nutrition program.
16. Must be able to read, write and speak English.
17. Knowledge of and adheres to all policies, regulations and rules.
18. Must pass a background check.
19. Must obtain an Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  193 Days; 10 Months
COMPENSATION:  $16.39 - $19.34
BENEFITS:  As per District policy
REPORTS TO:  Director of Child Nutrition Services
HOURS:  30 hours per week and may require longer hours - Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
CLASSIFICATION:  Hourly, Non-exempt
 

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

1. Responsible for presentation, service, cash, food, safety and varied aspects of the department catering events
2. Responsible for merchandising and promotional activities as requested
3. Plan, organize and orchestrate all catering requests
4. Set up and serve at all special activities, working evenings when needed
5. Maintain records, quality food preparation, cost effective production and labor control
6. Provide catering program support to include: Efficient and economic operation of kitchen, accurate preparation of all reports and maintain records including personnel records and time keeping
7. Prepare menu items using standardized recipes for kitchens and provide delivery of such items as needed to kitchen sites.
8. Act as a substitute as needed at kitchen sites.
9. Performs all duties in a safe and prudent manner as directed
10. 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 and walk for extended periods of time, as well as to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to apply physical exertion including running, jumping, climbing, tugging, lifting, pulling, and restraining. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
 
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions and extreme heat or cold.
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.
 

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Notice of Nondiscrimination
Queen Creek Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Queen Creek Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Director of Student Services, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Phone 480-987-7418  and Compliance Officer for Section 504/ADA, Director of Special Education, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Phone 480-987-5990.
El Districto Escolar Unificado de Queen Creek no discrimina en base a su raza, color, religion, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad, edad, o la orientacion sexual para la admision y su acceso a sus programas, servicios, actividades, o en cualquier aspecto de sus operaciones y proporciona un acceso igualitario a los Boys Scouts y otro grupos de jovenes designados. El Districto Escolar Unificado de Queen Creek tampoco discrimina en sus practicas de empleo y contratacion. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para manejar las preguntas en cuanto a las polizas de no discriminacion: Director de Servicios Estudiantiles, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Phone 480-987-7418 and Funcionario de Cumplimiento para la Seccion 504/ADA, Director de Educacion Especial, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Phone  480-987-5990.