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