What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full Time Child Nutrition Assistant - Horizon Middle School position at Iowa City Community School District?
Bismarck Public Schools is accepting applications for a full-time Child Nutrition Assistant at Horizon Middle School beginning the 2025-2026 School Year.
This position will work 8 hours per day with no nights, weekends or holidays. This position follows the school calendar, plus 1-2 professional development training days per year.
Duties will include:
- Cooking the majority of the food
- Helping prep salad bar item
- Serving meals to students
- End-of-day clean up including dishes
- Cashiering
- Other duties my include assisting with preparing grab-and-go options, baking muffins, cookies, buns, etc.
Purpose Statement
The Child Nutrition Assistant is responsible for supporting food service activities at assigned locations. Key responsibilities include preparing food items that meet nutritional requirements, verifying order specifications, and maintaining sanitary conditions in food service areas.
Supervisory Relationship
Reports to: Food Service Manager II
Essential Functions
- Attend Training: Participate in unit meetings, in-service training, and workshops to gather and convey necessary job-related information.
- Maintain Cleanliness: Clean utensils, equipment, and food preparation and serving areas to ensure sanitary conditions.
- Food Preparation: Cook food from scratch or prepared items to meet nutritional and meal requirements.
- Estimate and Adjust Recipes: Adjust food preparation amounts and recipes as needed to meet meal requirements and minimize waste.
- Evaluate Food Quality: Assess prepared foods for flavor, appearance, and temperature to ensure acceptance by students and staff.
- Inspect Food Items: Verify the quantity, quality, and specifications of food items to meet preparation requirements and health standards.
- Inventory Management: Inventory food, condiments, and supplies to ensure availability for projected menu requirements.
- Monitor Sanitation: Maintain equipment and food service areas in compliance with health standards.
- Ensure Safety: Monitor kitchen and cafeteria areas to ensure a safe working environment.
- Cross-functional Support: Perform functions of other nutritional services positions as requested to ensure adequate staff coverage.
- Food and Beverage Preparation: Prepare foods and beverages to meet nutritional and health standards, ensuring appealing presentation.
- Report Malfunctions: Report equipment malfunctions to maintain safe working conditions.
- Serve Food: Serve food items to meet nutritional requirements and requests of students and school personnel.
- Stock Management: Stock food, condiments, and supplies to maintain adequate quantities and security.
- Adhere to School Policies: Follow school policies and procedures.
- Attendance: This position requires prompt and consistent attendance.
- Perform Other Duties: Perform additional duties as assigned to support the effective operation of the work unit.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills
- Adhering to safety practices
- Operating commercial kitchen equipment
- Using pertinent software applications
Knowledge
- Basic math skills (fractions, percents, ratios)
- Safety practices and procedures
- Food preparation and handling
- Sanitation practices
Abilities
- Schedule activities and meetings
- Gather and collate data
- Work flexibly with others
- Operate equipment using standardized methods
- Set priorities and work as part of a team
- Handle interruptions and work with diverse individuals
Responsibility
Work under direct supervision following standardized procedures. Provide information and advice to others. Operate within a defined budget.
Work Environment
Physical demands include significant lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and fine finger dexterity. The job requires 2% sitting, 50% walking, and 48% standing. Work under temperature extremes and conditions with exposure to risk of injury or illness.
Experience
Job-related experience is required.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent.
Required Testing
Post Offer Physical Exam
Continuing Education/Training
Participate in ongoing training as required.
Clearances
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Salary Grade
SF
