Asst 6 hr, Stdt Nutr

Hillsborough County Public Schools; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A public school district in Tampa, Florida is seeking a part-time Assistant for Student Nutrition. Responsibilities include preparing and serving meals, ensuring cleanliness, and maintaining compliance with health guidelines. Ideal for candidates with kitchen experience and basic English skills. Join a supportive team dedicated to providing nutritious meals to students, with a commitment to customer service and positive engagement.

Qualifications

• Sufficient kitchen or cooking experience is required.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and solve routine problems.
• Reads and interprets safety rules and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve all food items.
• Maintain clean serving line and kitchen area.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Basic English proficiency

Basic computer skills

Job description

Overview

The Assistant 6 Hour, Student Nutrition follows all Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Student Nutrition Services (SNS) guidelines. The Assistant 6 Hour, Student Nutrition performs manual work in the preparation, serving and cashiering of federal reimbursable meals and a la carte foods to students and staff, under immediate supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, cooks and serves all food items, including but not limited to the preparation of hot and cold food items, offering the correct portion sizes and menu items, and replenishing the serving line.
• Takes food temperatures during preparation and serving and records all temperatures according to procedure. Follows procedures for any corrective action necessary if food items are not in established temperature safe zones.
• Sets up a serving line for meals. Obtains the correct paper products and utensils and displays foods attractively.
• Provides friendly and respectful customer service, including acknowledging students by name and thanking each student for their business, keeping the serving area neat and clean, and encouraging healthy food choices.
• Enters meal components correctly, documents all emergency meal transactions, handles cash and checks accurately, checks alerts for special diets and follows end of day procedures for cash control and accountability.
• Receives and checks-in food, checks-out food for production and organizes storage rooms, refrigerators, and freezers.
• Maintains accountability of the program, including compliance with all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. Accurately records necessary documentation for production records, HACCP, meal accountability and cash procedures, and ensures compliance with all school district policies and procedures.
• Ensures serving line is clean, all food, beverages and paper goods are properly stored and all equipment is cleaned and properly turned off. Assists with the overall clean-up of the kitchen, dish area, and storage area.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

District Expectations

• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance. Physical presence is expected as part of a reliable and predictable pattern of attendance.
• Support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan.
• Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism.
• Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

Other Information

• Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others\' views. Gives and welcomes feedback. Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Puts success of team above own interests.
• Dependability: Responds to requests for service and assistance. Follows instructions and responds to management direction. Takes responsibility for own actions. Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Personal Appearance: Dresses appropriately for position. Keeps self-well-groomed.
• Customer Service: Displays courtesy and sensitivity. Manages difficult or challenging customer situations. Meets commitments. Responds promptly to customer needs. Solicits customer feedback to improve service.
• Job Knowledge: Competent in required job skills and knowledge. Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills. Keeps abreast of current developments. Requires minimal supervision. Displays understanding of how job relates to others. Uses resources effectively.
• Physical Demands: Walking, standing, stooping, handling, talking, hearing, tasting, smelling, and keyboarding.

Physical Demands

• Lifting Up to 35 pounds
• Reaching with both dominant and non-dominant hands; overhead
• Environmental Conditions: Noise level - 4 (loud); extreme cold/heat; proximity to moving mechanical parts

Qualifications / Skills

• Experience: Have sufficient kitchen or cooking experience to acquire the knowledge and ability as specified.
• Language Skills: Reads and interprets safety rules and procedures; writes routine reports and correspondence; speaks effectively before groups; basic working English proficiency.
• Mathematical Skills: Basic arithmetic with money, weight, volume, and distance.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to follow detailed instructions and solve routine problems.
• Computer Skills: Basic computer skills.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Human Resources
• Industries: Primary and Secondary Education

Note: The School Board Policy ensures equal opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political beliefs, or age. The district may have veteran preference policies for certain veterans and spouses of veterans who are Florida residents.

All current employees seeking transfer or promotion must apply through the employee experience page. For assistance, contact the Application Center at 813-840-7181.