Food Service Assistant - School Nutrition Svcs

Location: School Nutrition Services

Work Schedule: 177 Days

Work Type: Regular Part-Time

Exempt: No

Pay Rate: $14.11/ hour-$17.64/ hour

NOTE: This position may be assigned to any NEISD campus. Geographic proximity to your residence will be considered when possible.

REASONS TO JOIN NEISD

Click here to view compensation information for Food Service/Cafeteria jobs

Click here to view Job Safety Analysis information

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

One month related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

CERTIFICATION:

Texas Food Handlers Certification

High School Diplomas and college/university degrees must be obtained from an accredited program or university approved by the United States Department of Education and the Texas Education Agency.

PRIMARY PURPOSE SUMMARY:

Prepare and serve food in school cafeteria in accordance with recipe instructions and government regulations.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Prepares and follows instructions in cooking and/or baking meat, vegetables, etc.

2. Complies with all safety and sanitation regulations.

3. Reads and follows recipe instructions.

4. Cleans and sanitizes equipment.

5. Operates equipment safely per instructions.

6. Communicates with coworkers, customers and staff about meal items.

7. Maintains personal appearance and hygiene.

8. Records and uses leftovers as instructed.

9. Serves portions as instructed.

10. Follows procedures for accurate cashiering and in accordance with departmental and Child Nutrition regulations.

11. Maintains confidentiality of all information.

12. Reports to work on time every day.

13. Performs all other tasks and duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination
• Working knowledge of kitchen equipment and food production procedures
• Moderate proficiency in the use of a computer
• Ability to understand instructions and communicate in basic English
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating maintenance instructions, and recipes and procedure manuals
• Ability to understand food preparation and safety instructions
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations
• Ability to lift 25 pounds; up to 50 pounds utilizing the team lift method

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. The individual must pass a pre-employment physical examination.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job: The employee is frequently exposed to extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, risk of electrical shock and work in a confined space. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

___

While all applications will be reviewed, not all applicants will be interviewed

North East Independent School District does not to discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, marital or veteran status, disability (or relationship or association with an individual with a disability), genetic information or other legally protected status in its programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.