Child Nutrition Assistant

Caswell County Schools Job Description:  Child Nutrition Asst. I

JOB TITLE:      Child Nutrition Assistant      

REPORTS TO:    Director of Child Nutrition

SALARY:     Based on State and Local Salary Schedule

STATUS:             10 months

SUMMARY:  The job of Child Nutrition Assistant  was established for the purpose to assist in quantity preparation and serving of foods at an assigned school site; assist in maintaining food service facilities, equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Unpacks, carries and assists in the preparation and service of food; prepare fruits, vegetables, cereals and desserts; assemble various ingredients as assigned; package and wrap food items according to established procedures and portion control standards; serve meals on serving lines; take temperature of foods prior to serving as assigned.
• Assist in maintaining food service facilities, equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition; clean spills in a timely manner to assure a safe and sanitary work environment; wash trays, pots, pans, plates, utensils and other serving equipment by hand or dishwashing machine; include adding detergent and sanitizing agent and regulating temperature and water flow to thoroughly clean. 
• Clean serving counters, tables, chairs, food containers and other food service equipment; prepare food and beverages for sale; count and set-up plates, trays and utensils
• Prepare salad, sandwiches and packaged foods for distribution; mix, slice, grate and chop food items; open cans; set out prepared foods; replenish containers as necessary
• Perform routine cashiering duties utilizing a Point of Sale (POS)  system as assigned; count money and make correct change
• Stock condiments, food items and paper goods; assist in the storage and rotation of supplies in storage areas
• Performs related duties as required

MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduation from high school or GED preferred and some experience in food service or housekeeping work; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
• Standing for extended periods of time
• Reaching overhead, above shoulders and horizontally
• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to provide timely service of foods for students and staff at an assigned school site
• Assist in maintaining food service facilities, equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition
• Learn methods and procedures for preparing and serving food in large quantities
• Learn sanitation practices related to the handling and serving of food
• Learn the proper operations of a  POS system
• Wash, cut, slice, grate, mix and assemble food items and ingredients
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Work cooperatively with others
• Understand and follow oral and written directions
• Operate a cash register and make change accurately
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance
• Some knowledge of food sanitation guidelines TILT and HACCP procedures
• Ability to calculate simple recipe extension
• Ability to complete basic records such as temperature logs
• Ability to thoroughly clean and sanitize kitchen area, equipment and utensils
• Ability to communicate in a pleasant, positive manner with students, staff, parents and coworkers

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk and listen.  The employee is occasionally required to use hands to fingers, handle, or feel: reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds or more at times.