Substitute School Nutrition Assistant **Ongoing**

Substitute School Nutrition AssistantTo perform duties in the preparation, serving and storing of foods, beverages, and the cleaning of food service facilities and equipment.Direct SupervisorSchool Nutrition ManagerOther Organizational SuperiorsSchool Nutrition DirectorSchool PrincipalQualificationsA level of education necessary for reading and following written instructions, menus, recipes, work schedules, training materials and other written information related to the work.Other QualificationsExhibits courtesy and tact with children and adultsAbility to work cooperatively as a team memberAccepts assignments from school nutrition manager for all needed tasks and assignmentsVisual acuityAbility to hear and speakPossesses general knowledge of food preparation and safe food handlingAbility to perform essential functions detailed belowEssential FunctionsKeeps use of personal electronic devices to a reasonable level during work hours and limits use of the same, if and when asked to do so by immediate supervisor. This includes cell phone calls, music devices with earplugs, texting and other behaviors as observed.Rotates through the full range of School Nutrition functionsAbility to perform moderate physical workAbility to reach, push, pull, lift, finger and graspAbility to walk and stand continually during work hoursAbility to stoop, bend, lean and crouchAbility to work in a range of temperatures from high too low (examples: hot kitchens & freezers)Ability to lift up to 30 pounds alone and 40 to 50 pounds with assistanceAbility to work at an acceptable rate to complete tasks and adhere to schedulesIf the employee is concerned that a physical task, such as lifting, is beyond what can be handled safely alone, the need for help is communicated and help is accepted.Prepares and handles food following both written and oral directionsPrepares food following recipes, production forms, menus, portion control standards and directions providedFollows standard proceduresCleans and sanitizes food service equipment (small and large), surfaces and facilities including but limited to: sweeping, mopping, washing, wiping, scrubbing, spraying, dusting, taking out trash and items to be recycled.Follows health, safety and sanitation standards; maintains temperature control in all aspects of food preparation, service, storage and disposalUnpacks and date marks foods and supplies and assists with proper storage in dry, refrigerated and frozen storage areasAssists in receiving, storing and conducting inventory of food service supplies, food and beverage items; receiving involves written accounting of items received.Assists in safeguarding the inventories and equipment that belong to School NutritionAssists with completion of reports such as recording food temperatures, recording quantities of food prepared and other data as neededFollows established School Nutrition dress codePractices good personal hygieneMust exhibit an ability to work harmoniously with others on an ongoing basisComplies with applicable School Nutrition regulations under the National SchoolPerforms other duties as assignedList below any essential duties that you are unable to fulfill: ___________________