CHILD NUTRITION WORKER

KERRVILLE ISD; Kerrville (TX); Vor Ort; USD 19.000 - 25.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Kerrville ISD is seeking a kitchen helper to prepare and serve meals following tested recipes and menu requirements. You will maintain high standards of sanitation, safety, and portion control in a busy school kitchen.

With no formal experience required, you will learn to operate standard kitchen equipment, handle food safely, and record daily food prep and requisitions. The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and adherence to district safety protocols.

Qualifikationen

• Understand written and verbal food preparation and safety instructions.
• Operate large and small kitchen equipment.
• Perform basic math for portions and records.

Aufgaben

• Prepare quality food according to a planned menu of tested and uniform recipes.
• Serve food according to meal schedules, policies, and procedures, and promote proper portions and use of leftovers.
• Store and handle food items safely and keep storage areas clean and organized.
• Operate tools and equipment following safety standards and report unsafe conditions.

Kenntnisse

Safety procedures

Equipment operation

Basic math

Instruction comprehension

Jobbeschreibung

Primary Purpose

Work under moderate supervision to prepare and serve appropriate quantities of food to meet menu requirements. Maintain high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, and safety practices.

Salary

Hourly: $13.50 - $18.00 (Yearly: $20,088 - $26,784)

*Pay will be commensurate with experience.

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to understand written and verbal 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 math

Experience

None required

Major Responsibilities And Duties

Food Preparation and Serving

• Prepare quality food according to a planned menu of tested and uniform recipes.


• Serve food according to meal schedules, departmental policies, and procedures, and practice and promote portion control and proper use of leftovers.


• Store and handle food items and supplies safely and according to established procedures. Maintain a clean and organized storage area.

Safety and Sanitation

• Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety standards, and follow established procedures to meet high standards of cleanliness, health, and safety.


• Keep garbage collection containers and areas neat and sanitary.


• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.


• Maintain personal appearance and hygiene.

Other

• Handle and record cashier functions accurately.


• Help record food requisitions and order necessary supplies.


• Maintain daily food preparation records.


• Promote teamwork and interaction with fellow staff members.


• Complete annual continuing education requirements.


• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard large and small kitchen equipment and tools including electric slicer, mixer, pressure steamer, deep-fat fryer, sharp cutting tools, stove, oven, dishwasher, and food/utility cart
Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stoop, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Continual walking; frequent climbing (ladder), grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching/overhead reaching
Lifting: Frequent moderate lifting and carrying (1544 pounds)
Environment:Work inside in commercial kitchen environment; exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, extreme humidity, noise, vibration, microwaves, biological hazards (bacteria, mold, fungi), chemical hazards (fumes, vapors, gases), electrical hazards; work with hands in water; work around machinery with moving parts; work on slippery surfaces
Mental Demands:Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress