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1 Rock Island-Milan School District 41 JOB DESCRIPTION Nutrition Service General Helper POSITION INFORMATION: POSITION TITLE General Helper DATE CREATED/AMENDED December 26, 2024- updated DEPARTMENT Nutrition Services LOCATION Assigned Building FULL-TIME/PART-TIME Full-Time APPOINTMENT TERM 176/Days 10 months FLSA: EXEMPT or NON-EXEMPT Non-Exempt REPORTS TO: TITLE of POSITION SUPERVISOR Nutrition Kitchen Manager OTHER INFORMATION AFSCME Bargaining Unit $17.03-$20.92

• Note: This position will receive an additional .25 per hour for holding a sanitation managerial certification. POSITION SUMMARY INFORMATION: Essential Duties and Requirement Details To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Position Summary: Under the direction of the Kitchen Manager, provide smooth and efficient operation of the school kitchen and cafeteria and to provide each child with highly nutritious food in an atmosphere of cleanliness, positivity, and caring. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Cooperates and follows directions and instructions from the Kitchen Manager. Understands the requirements for a reimbursable breakfast and lunch while implementing offer versus serve Support the kitchen with the inventory of daily supplies. Maintains the highest standards of safety and cleanliness in the kitchen. 2 Understands portion sizes, proper serving utensils, and condiments for daily menu. Complies with district sanitation standards. Assists in the daily cleaning of the kitchen, service area, and cafeteria. Helps put food and supplies away Operates equipment safely. Other duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager. Supports the Rock Island-Milan School District #41 and imparts a positive image of the District within the schools and community Required Education: High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certifications Licenses:

Food Handler Certification Required Experience/Qualifications: Prior experience in food service is preferred Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to exercise tact, patience, kindness, and positive attitude with all students and staff. Ability to stand for the entire shift. Ability to understand and operate a variety of kitchen tools and appliances. Capability to organize time and stay on schedule. Demonstrates the ability to support co-workers and work cooperatively. Positive interpersonal and communication skills Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience in food service is preferred Experience with batch cooking. Experience formulating recipes. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to stand for long periods of time, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms; talk and hear and taste and smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 3 Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to hot, wet, and/or humid conditions. The noise level is usually moderate. Acknowledgements: The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. ____ Supervisor/Manager Signature Date ____ Employee Signature Date