Child Nutrition Specialist Substitute Pool

Little Elm ISD; Little Elm (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Elm ISD is seeking a Child Nutrition Specialist Substitute to support meal production and serving across LEISD campuses. The role emphasizes food safety, accurate measurements, and teamwork in a fast-paced school kitchen.

The substitute will work flexible hours as needed and cover multiple campuses, reporting to the Child Nutrition Campus Supervisor. Experience in food service is preferred and High School Diploma required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to travel.
• Food service experience preferred.
• Understanding of food safety and sanitation.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food using standardized recipes and accurate measurements.
• Serve portions with proper sanitation and holding temperatures.
• Arrange and present food for students and staff.
• Clean utensils, equipment and service areas.
• Document production records and meal information.
• Stock food, condiments and supplies.
• Interact positively with students and staff.
• Assist during other duties as needed.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Teamwork

Basic arithmetic

Kitchen equipment operation

Adaptability

Stress management

Education

High School Diploma

Ability to travel

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Child Nutrition Specialist Substitute Pool

Job Description

Job Title: Child Nutrition Specialist Substitute

Reports to: Child Nutrition Campus Supervisor

Dept.: Child Nutrition

Exemption Status: None

Primary Purpose:

To prepare and serve the appropriate quantities of food to meet meal requirements. Maintain high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, safety practices and customer service. The Child Nutrition Substitute will be assigned to work at any of the LEISD campuses and will be available to work flexible hours as needed.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to travel

Experience:

• Food Service Experience preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to understand food preparation and safety instructions
• Working knowledge of kitchen equipment and food production procedures
• Ability to operate large and small kitchen equipment and tools
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations
• Working as part of a team
• Working with interruptions

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Prepare food using standardized recipes, accurate measurements, and correct food preparation techniques. Prepare food according to time schedules to meet deadlines and monitor food quality during preparation.
• Arranges food and beverage items for the purpose of serving them to students and staff in an efficient and presentable manner.
• Serve correct food portions using acceptable sanitation techniques in food handling, maintaining correct holding temperatures and utilizing food merchandising techniques. Accurately report amounts of food used and leftovers .
• Cleans utensils, equipment and building areas as assigned (e.g. carts, dishes, pans, tables, counters, storage, food preparation and serving areas, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining required orderly, clean, and sanitary conditions.
• Prepares documentation (i.e. production records, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support of meals prepared and served and/or conveying information.
• Stocks food, condiments, and supplies for the purpose of maintaining adequate quantities and security of items.
• Interact positively with students, faculty, administration and others.
• Foster a harmonious team environment by assisting coworkers with scheduled work demands.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the Child Nutrition Campus Supervisor or Child Nutrition Manager for the purpose of filling in for other areas due to absenteeism or unexpected special events.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

As assigned by Child Nutrition Director

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Posture: Prolonged periods of bending, kneeling, squatting, and/or walking. Generally, the position requires 5% of time spent sitting, 45% walking, and 50% standing.

Movements: Repetitive and precise manual dexterity.

Weight Lifting: Lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling considerable weight. Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Environment: Occasional exposure to fumes or particles in the environment, as well as extreme heat and cold.

Mental Demands: Working with frequent interruptions; maintaining emotional control in stressful situations.

This job description describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Little Elm ISD does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally, the District does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, experience, and abilities.

Primary Purpose:

To prepare and serve the appropriate quantities of food to meet meal requirements. Maintain high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, safety practices and customer service. The Child Nutrition Substitute will be assigned to work at any of the LEISD campuses and will be available to work flexible hours as needed.

Little Elm ISD does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally, the District does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, experience, and abilities.

El Distrito Escolar Independiente de Little Elm no discrimina a ningún empleado o candidato a empleo por razón de raza, color, religión, sexo, nacionalidad, edad, incapacidad, estatus militar, información genética o de cualquier otra razón prohibida por ley. Además, el distrito escolar no discrimina a ningún empleado o candidato a empleo que actúe oponiéndose a ese tipo de discriminaciones o que participe en la investigación de una queja relacionada con alguna práctica discriminatoria en la contratación. La toma de decisiones respecto a una contratación se hará en función de las calificaciones, experiencia y habilidades del candidato.

Puesto de trabajo: Especialista en Nutrición Infantil

Se reporta a su: Supervisor de Nutrición en su escuela

Departamento: Departamento de Nutrición

Exenciones laborales: No exento

Primary Purpose:

To prepare and serve the appropriate quantities of food to meet meal requirements. Maintain high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, safety practices and customer service. The Child Nutrition Substitute will be assigned to work at any of the LEISD campuses and will be available to work flexible hours as needed.

Requerimientos:

Formación/Certificados:

• Título de secundaria o GED
• Capacitación en el manejo de alimentos
• Disponibilidad para trabajar en diferentes escuelas

Experiencia:

• Se prefiere experiencia en el sector de la alimentación.

Conocimientos y Habilidades especiales:

• Capacidad para comprender las instrucciones relativas a la preparación y la seguridad de los alimentos.
• Conocimientos prácticos sobre el equipo de cocina y los procedimientos de elaboración de alimentos.
• Capacidad para manejar equipos y utensilios de cocina, tanto grandes como pequeños.
• Capacidad para realizar operaciones aritméticas básicas.
• Capacidad para trabajar en equipo.
• Capacidad para trabajar con interrupciones.

Principales Responsabilidades y funciones:

• Preparar la comida siguiendo recetas estandarizadas, utilizando medidas precisas y aplicando técnicas correctas de preparación. Preparar la comida según los horarios establecidos para cumplir con los plazos y supervisar la calidad de los alimentos durante la preparación.
• Organizar los alimentos y bebidas con el fin de servirlos a los alumnos y al personal de forma eficiente y presentable.
• Servir raciones adecuadas de comida utilizando técnicas de higiene aceptables en la manipulación de alimentos, manteniendo las temperaturas de conservación adecuadas y aplicando técnicas de presentación de los productos. Informar con precisión de las cantidades de comida utilizadas y de las sobrantes.
• Limpiar los utensilios, el equipo y las zonas del edificio que se le asignen (por ejemplo, carritos, vajilla, sartenes, mesas, mostradores, almacenes, zonas de preparación y servicio de alimentos, etc.) con el fin de mantener las condiciones de orden, limpieza e higiene requeridas.
• Preparar la documentación (es decir, registros de producción, etc.) con el fin de proporcionar un respaldo escrito de las comidas preparadas y servidas y/o transmitir información.
• Reponer alimentos, condimentos y suministros con el fin de mantener cantidades adecuadas y la seguridad de los artículos.
• Interactuar de forma positiva con los alumnos, el profesorado, la administración y otras personas.
• Fomenta un ambiente de trabajo en equipo armonioso ayudando a los compañeros con las exigencias del trabajo programado.
• Realiza todas las demás tareas que le asigne el supervisor de su escuela o del Director de del Departamento de Nutrición con el fin de cubrir otras áreas debido a ausencias o a eventos especiales imprevistos.

Responsabilidades de supervisión:

Según lo asigne el director de Nutrición Infantil

Exigencias Mentales/Exigencias Físicas/Factores Ambientales:

Herramientas/Equipo utilizado: Equipamiento estándar de cocina

Postura: Permanecer agachado, arrodillado, en cuclillas y/o caminando durante periodos prolongados. En general, el puesto requiere un 5 % de tiempo sentado, un 45 % caminando y un 50 % de pie.

Movimientos: Destreza manual de precisión y repetitiva.

Levantamiento de peso: Levantamiento, traslado, empuje y/o tracción de peso considerable. Capacidad para levantar hasta 30 libras.

Entorno: Exposición ocasional a humos o partículas en el medio ambiente así como al frío y calor extremos.

Exigencias mentales: Trabajar con interrupciones frecuentes, mantener el control emocional en situaciones estresantes.

El presente documento describe el objetivo general y las responsabilidades asignadas a este puesto de trabajo y no constituye una lista exhaustiva de todas las responsabilidades y funciones que puedan asignarse ni de las capacidades que puedan ser requeridas.

Little Elm ISD does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally, the District does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, experience, and abilities.

El Distrito Escolar Independiente de Little Elm no discrimina a ningún empleado o candidato a empleo por razón de raza, color, religión, sexo, nacionalidad, edad, incapacidad, estatus militar, información genética o de cualquier otra razón prohibida por ley. Además, el distrito escolar no discrimina a ningún empleado o candidato a empleo que actúe oponiéndose a ese tipo de discriminaciones o que participe en la investigación de una queja relacionada con alguna práctica discriminatoria en la contratación. La toma de decisiones respecto a una contratación se hará en función de las calificaciones, experiencia y habilidades del candidato.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kendra , Vogt
• Little Elm ISD
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]