Job Details

Food & Nutrition Worker

Provides assistance to students and staff at assigned lunchroom/cafeteria to help ensure that all regulations and goals of the food and nutrition program are met in a safe, healthy and efficient manner.

• Insures all U.S.D.A. requirements and/or district production practices applicable to portion size, planning and preparing food for the school lunch program are met for every meal served
• Assists in the operation of the school cafeteria by seating students and monitoring their behavior while in the lunchroom
• Prepare and serve meals to students and staff
• Wipes and cleans all cafeteria tables at specific schools
• Assists in preparation and serving of breakfast & lunch meals as directed by manager
• Utilizes & sanitizes commercial equipment; assists in cleaning food service or preparation areas; set up & break down different food bars
• Assists in putting away deliveries
• Assists with inventory as needed
• Helps with the training & supervision of student workers
• Assists with production records
• Assists with food order sheets
• Maintains proper temperature logs as mandated by HAACP guidelines
• Establishes and maintains positive communications with site staff and students
• Assists supervisor in promoting the lunch and/or breakfast program
• Identifies reimbursable meals in compliance with USDA and state regulations
• Able to operate a point of sale terminal during meal service
• Assists in any kitchen related duties as assigned.

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Knowledge of safe food handling and sanitization standards

Ability to do perform multiple functions simultaneously

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Produce accurate work and complete assignments with minimal supervision

Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations

Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents and community members

Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws, local regulations and district procedures and Board policies

Ability to handle confrontation and conflict without an emotional response

Ability to count cash and make change. High School Only.

High School education or equivalent

Food Handlers Certificate from Yavapai County Health Department

Any equivalent combination of training, education and experience that meets minimum requirements as defined by the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010

Criminal justice/Fingerprint clearance

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit and occasionally stand and walk. The employee may be required to move ten pounds and could occasionally lift or move up to twenty-five pounds.

Indoor office environment. This position regularly works indoors. The noise level in the work environment is generally quiet to moderate and may become excessively noisy at times. Will have contact with employees, external agencies and the public.