Child Nutrition Staff

Northeastern School District; Manchester (York County); On-site; USD 17,908 - 23,419; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern School District is seeking a dedicated cafeteria support staff member to ensure meals are served timely and the environment is safe and clean for students and staff. Responsibilities include food prep, serving line setup, inventory, cleaning, and operating the POS system.

The role emphasizes adherence to nutrition, sanitation, and food safety standards, with a high school diploma preferred and experience in school food service operations considered helpful.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge in the food service industry with an understanding of nutrition, sanitation, and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist with various food preparations according to menu quantities, standardized recipes, and methods in a timely manner.
• Oversee the serving line setup and stocking area with food items, utensils, plates, bowls, napkins, condiments, etc.
• Ensure items in the serving line are replenished during breakfast and lunch periods.
• Run terminal during lunch periods and ensure serving line is torn down and items are stored properly.
• Maintain sanitation and proper food handling in compliance with regulations and ensure proper portions are distributed.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas and equipment; keep laundry items clean and available for use during lunch periods.

Skills

Food service operations

Nutrition knowledge

Sanitation standards

POS familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Thank you for your interest in a support staff position in Northeastern School District!

Position Purpose

Ensure students and teachers are served their meals in a timely, efficient manner and provide them with a safe, clean environment.

General Duties

Assist with various food preparations according to menu quantities needed, standardized recipes, and methods in a timely manner and oversee the setting-up of the serving line, stocking area with food items, utensils, plates, bowls, napkins, condiments, etc. Ensure items in the serving line are replenished during breakfast and lunch periods. Run terminal during lunch periods and ensure serving line is torn down and items are put away. Maintain a record/count of condiments and desserts leftover before properly storing to prevent spoiling. Ensure proper food handling and sanitation while serving meals and maintain compliance with food safety regulations and procedures while ensuring proper portions are distributed. Responsible for keeping work area and equipment clean and sanitized, which includes, but is not limited to, tables, doors, sinks, mixers, microwave, floors, serving line, warmers, ovens, kettles, dishes, dishwasher, etc. Ensure all equipment is dried properly and stored in appropriate places. Maintain laundry such as aprons, dishcloths, towels, and potholders, ensuring all is clean and available for use during lunch periods. Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations associated with school food service operations. Maintain knowledge of operating equipment such as dishwasher, garbage disposal, warmers, etc. Provide assistance in scraping soiled dishes/trays, loading/unloading dishwasher, and stacking/storing clean items. Maintain knowledge of operating point of sale cash register system. Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Cook/Cafeteria Manager. Some experience in food service operations is helpful. High school diploma necessary. Knowledge in the food service industry with an understanding of nutrition, sanitation, and food safety.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Knowledge in the food service industry with an understanding of nutrition, sanitation, and food safety.

Experience In Food Service Operations, Preferred.

Other education/experience as accepted by the school board and administration.