POSITION TITLE School Nutrition Assistant
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Assigned school
SALARY Salary Grade 57
FLSA STATUS Non-exempt
REPORTS TO School Nutrition Manager
SUPERVISES None
WORK WEEK SCHEDULE Monday - Friday
WORK HOURS 20 Hours per week
NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR Based on school calendar
POSITION PURPOSE The School Nutrition Assistant prepares and serves breakfast lunch and other food to school children and adults in a courteous customer service-oriented manner. The SNA is responsible for organizing and setting up equipment and workstations per the direction of the SNS Manager. Duties are performed as required by the USDA health food service and other regulations and laws. The School Nutrition Aide must demonstrate proper cafeteria equipment operation skills.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Basic ability to read and speakunderstand English and count currency make change at the register
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES General knowledge of materials and methods used in preparing and serving meats breads vegetables and other foods on a large scale
General knowledge of the use or care of food preparation equipment
Skill in the use of standardized and specialized kitchen utensils and equipment
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates students and school staff
Able to maintain emotional control
Ability to keep confidential and exhibit sensitivity to students who qualify for Free and Reduced Lunch assistance
Ability to work with others in a close fast paced environment
Ability to address customers in a pleasant courteous manner
Basic ability to read and speakunderstand English and count currency make change at the register
EDUCATION TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Level of education necessary to be able to read and follow written food menus and work schedules.
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Valid food handler&rsquos certification or card as required by the state and USDA
Continued participation in food service continuing education courses as required by the USDA
Must possess a valid driver&rsquos license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS High School diploma or GED
Some experience working in a school cafeteria within the last five 5 years
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Practice personal hygiene and proper sanitation procedures
Turn on test and monitor equipment at the beginning of the day
Prepare food according to written and oral instructions
Serve breakfast lunch and a la carte items
Handle cashiering responsibilities including food and ticket sales and serving a la carte items
Replenish food and maintain clean serving areas
Monitor food and equipment temperatures at all times
Exhibit courtesy and understanding to all staff students and customers
Perform dishwashing duties of cooking serving and eating utensils and tools
Set up and break down serving areas
Receive stock and rotate incoming and outgoing inventory
Participate in formal and informal training
Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of sanitation practices
Exhibit professional behavior of a reliable employee
Perform preparation duties for the next day
Maintain a neat clean and safe work environment
Participate in marketing promotions and special events for students adults and the community
Sign in and work according to a designated time schedule
Perform additional duties as requested by the School Nutrition Manager