Nutrition Service Assistant
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Please be aware if offered a job in the following position, it will be contingent on passing a physical. This is a 7 hrs. per day/190 days per year position, located at CCHS.Purpose Statement:The job of Nutrition Service Assistant is done for the purpose/s of assisting in providing food services that meet the mandated nutritional needs of students and complying with mandated health requirements.Essential Functions:* Cleans utensils, equipment and the storage, food preparation, serving and eating areas for the purpose of maintaining sanitary conditions and meeting health and safety requirements.* Monitors kitchen, cafeteria areas and equipment operations and functions for the purpose of maintaining equipment in safe working order.* Monitors students in the lunchroom/cafeteria for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional and health requirements providing a safe and supportive environment.* Prepares food and beverage items for consumption at site or for transporting to other locations for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements and projected meal requirements.* Responds to inquiries of students, staff, and the public for the purpose of providing information and/or direction regarding the selection and price of meal items.* Serves one or more items of food for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements and/or requests of student and school personnel.* Stocks food, condiments and supplies for the purpose of maintaining adequate quantities and security of items.* Tests prepared food for flavor, appearance and temperature for the purpose of ensuring the acceptance of items by students and staff.Other Functions:* Assists other personnel, as may be required, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.Job Requirements: Minimum QualificationsSKILLS are required to perform multiple, non-technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; and follow written and oral directions.KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read and follow instructions; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: health standards and hazards ; safety practices and procedures; and quantity cooking.ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with similar types of data; and utilize job-related equipment. In working with others, Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: setting priorities; working around children; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships and working as part of a team.ResponsibilityResponsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the Organization's services.Working EnvironmentThe usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 25% sitting, 70% walking, and 5% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and some hazardous conditions.ExperienceJob related experience is desired.EducationHigh School diploma or equivalent.Required TestingNone SpecifiedCertificates & LicensesNone SpecifiedContinuing Educ. / TrainingNone SpecifiedClearancesCriminal Justice Fingerprint/Background ClearanceSalary$14.12 - $15.43