Part-time Nutrition Support Worker
About the Employer
Job Summary
The General Nutrition Worker reports to the Nutrition Director position purpose. The General Nutrition Worker performs a variety of job functions essential to the successful operation of the cafeteria.
Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent (highly desired)
• Successful completion of ServSafe recommended
• Minimum of 6 months in quantity food service (desired)
Standard Operating Procedures, Program Regulations and Accountability
Follow district's SOP, Iowa Food Code, and federal regulations, and report any discrepancy to the Head Cook or Production Kitchen Manager.
Food Production
• Provides quality food production and service, including timely and appropriate documentation
• Prepares food following recipes
• Cools, stores, and rotates food following Food Code and SOPs
Sanitation, Safety and Security
• Maintains a safe facility, including but not limited to reporting unsafe activities, equipment, or work spaces
• Records required information, including but not limited to, cooking and holding temperatures
• Cleans and sanitizes kitchen, serving and dining area, dishes, pots and pans, service carts, hoods, and other items as assigned
Customer Service
• Serves food, replenishes self-serve areas, and responds to requests from customers
• Follows guidance for accommodating food allergies
• Utilizes civil rights behavioral guidelines
• Ensures that all items are recorded in the POS system and that accurate prices are charged
• Maintains confidentiality regarding student account information
Equipment Use and Care
• Uses and cares for all equipment according to SOP and manufacturer's instructions
Professional Excellence
• Performs all duties and responsibilities in an ethical and professional manner
• Communicates effectively with Kitchen Manager and other employees
• Provides leadership as a team member of the school community
• Completes annual professional standards training as required by the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act and School District
• Completes all safety trainings as required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Ability to follow directions and complete tasks in a timely manner
• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively and respectfully with students, teachers, parents, and coworkers
• Knowledge of computers, ability to access electronic documents, and complete required forms
• Ability to use chemicals, equipment, tools, and work processes in cleaning and preventative maintenance of department and equipment
• Ability to read and comprehend labels, signs, and written instructions
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to establish positive relations with others
• Past history of good attendance
Physical Requirements
• Occasional lifting, pushing, pulling, or maneuvering materials weighing up to 45 pounds
• Frequent reaching with hands and arms, occasionally above shoulder or head level
• Constant standing or walking on potentially slippery or wet surfaces
• Occasional squatting, stooping, bending, and kneeling
• Constant gripping with the use of hands and fingers
• Hear and understand speech at normal room levels
• Visual acuity
• Drug, tobacco, and alcohol free at all times while working
• Meet health requirements per state regulations for food handlers
Work Conditions
• Work normally performed in school kitchen and cafeteria, typically assigned to a production kitchen
• Demands of workload may be stressful with frequent peak rush periods and timeline requirements that must be met
• Occasional exposure to temperature changes, fumes, dirt, dust, odors, noise, cleaning chemicals, and emergency situations
Terms of Employment
• 9-month work year. Wage and work year to be established by the Board.
• Employment subject to provisions of Board Policy, state, and federal law.
• Performance will be evaluated annually by the Nutrition Director, or in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of staff.
• FLSA Status: Non-exempt. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, the Norwalk Community School District prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment as defined by the regulations implementing Title IX against any individual participating in any education program or activity of the district. This prohibition on discrimination applies to and protects students, employees, and applicants for employment.