Child Nutrition Program Worker

Job SummaryANDALUSIA CITY SCHOOLSCHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM WORKERJOB DESCRIPTIONQUALIFICATIONS:(1) High school diploma or equivalent.(2) Successful experience in food service area preferred.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Ability to follow instructions and complete responsibilities guided by standard practices. Abilityto establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to provide professional andcordial service to students and others. Knowledge of sanitation and work safety procedures.Ability to operate a computer terminal. Knowledge of food preparation procedures.REPORTS TO:Child Nutrition Program ManagerJOB GOALTo assist in providing a school food service program safely and efficiently tomeet nutritional needs of students and staff while complying with local, state, andfederal regulations.SUPERVISES:N/APERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:* (1) Perform work in the school food service facility in accordance with regulations, policiesand procedures.*(2) Prepare and serve food as assigned*(3) Perform custodial, dish room, and/or storeroom duties as assigned.*(4) Maintain high standards of sanitation and work safety.*(5) Operate and maintain food service equipment in a safe and skillful manner.*(6) Maintain effective working relationship with manager and other employees.*(7) Provide cordial and professional service to students and others.*(8) Assume any position in the department as directed by the manager.*(9) Assume responsibility for function of the department in the absence of the manager.*(10) Directs and supervises work of others as assigned by manager.*(11) Communicate effectively with the public, staff members, students, parents,administrators and other contact persons using tact and good judgment.*(12) Follow attendance, punctuality and proper dress rules.*(13) Ensure adherence to good safety standards.*(14) Maintain confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters.*(15) Model and maintain high ethical standards.*(16) Demonstrate initiative in the performance of assigned responsibilities.*(17) Maintain expertise in assigned area to fulfill project goals and objectives.*(18) Participate successfully in the training programs offered to increase skill and proficiencyrelated to assignment.*(19) Keep supervisor informed of potential problems or unusual events.*(20) Respond to inquiries and concerns in a timely manner.*(21) Serve on school/system committees as required or appropriate.*(22) Exhibit interpersonal skills to work as an effective team member.*(23) Demonstrate support for the school system and its goals and priorities.*(24) Demonstrate initiative in identifying potential problems or opportunities improvement.*(25) Participate in cross-training activities as required.(26) Perform other tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of forcefrequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force as needed to move objects.TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the System's approved compensation plan.Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the System.EVALUATION:Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy onevaluation of personnel.Job Description Supplement No. 09