Nutrition Worker

Position: Nutrition Worker
Immediate Supervisor: Nutrition Manager
Position Summary
To prepare and cook attractive and nutritious food for school meals, assume the responsibilities and duties designated by the manager maintain kitchen cleanliness at all times, serving of food to students and adults; operate food service equipment; practice safe preparation and handling of food; cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and facilities; assist manager in daily operation of School Nutrition Program, and related work as required.
Education and Experience
Minimum of three years experience in school nutrition services or other food preparation services preferred.
Qualifications
Demonstrate the ability to:
Perform duties under general supervision
Utilize initiative and good judgement
Deal with a variety of persons and situations requiring a high degree of courtesy and tact
Cooperate with teachers, students and administration
Maintain confidentiality of information associated with position
Communicate effectively and project a positive image
Perform computers skills necessary for the job
Understand instructions and underlying principles
Understand meanings of words and ideas associated with the position
Perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately
Perceive pertinent detail in verbal or tabular material
Coordinate eyes and hands or fingers rapidly and accurately in making precise movements with speed
Move the hands easily and skillfully
Perform the essential functions and requirements of the job, and
Meet satisfactory health standards
Essential Functions
Ability and willingness to follow instructions, wither written or oral
Prepare and serve food in accordance with standards and requirements of manager and School Nutrition Program
Assists in daily clean-up of kitchen and service area
Performs major cleaning of equipment, freezers, bathrooms, and storerooms at least twice annually
Courtesy and tact in dealing with students and adults
Stores commodities and food properly and efficiently
Follows work schedule assigned by the manager and follows approved menus. Be able to make modifications in recipes when needed
Maintain pleasant working conditions with fellow employees by showing consideration for others, patience, respect, self-control, and other desireable character traits
Assist with counting of money and making of deposit
Possess basic computer skills, or willingness to accept training to run the school nutrition computer with assistance from manager
Willingness to be trained to operate the register of point of service
Follow board policies and instruction of the manager relating to safety measures, sanitation practices, personal standards, work techniques, and methods of performing duties
Report to work at designated time and remain on job until dismissed by the manager
Notify manager at earliest possible time when unable to work
Maintain confidentiality of information associated with position
Staff Traits
Aptitudes

• Verbal ability required to read and comprehend instructions
• Basic computer skills with ability to be trained to assist the manager as needed

Interests

• A preference for contact with people and a desire to be involved in a quality Child Nutrition Program

Temperament

• Versatility to adapt to frequent changes in job duties from food preparation and serving to clean-up
• Willingness to accept constructive criticism and follow directions as given by the school nutrition manager, principal or school nutrition director

Other Responsibilities

• Performs other work duties or responsibilities as assigned by the school nutrition manager, principal or director of food services

Physical Demands
This position requires the lifting of objects not to exceed 50 pounds without the assistance and wearing of a safety support belt and frequent lifting and or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Other physical demands that may be required are:
Lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling
Climbing and/or balancing
Stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling
Reaching, handling, and/or feeling
Talking and/or hearing
Seeing
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed by person(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of person(s) so assigned.