Child Nutrition Worker

Texarkana ISD; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Texarkana ISD Child Nutrition seeks a dedicated worker to prepare, serve and sell nutritious foods for students and staff, ensuring timely service and high quality production. The role emphasizes safe handling, accurate portioning and clean, organized kitchen operations.

Applicants should have formal or on-the-job training in food preparation, plus a Health Card and the ability to pass a TISD Physical. Experience in quantity food prep is preferred, with a 180-work day schedule and full-time

Qualifications

• Must have formal or on-the-job training in food preparation.
• Must have a current Health Card.
• Must be able to pass a TISD Physical.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, service and sale of food in sufficient quantities.
• Maintain nutrition, quality, sanitation and safety standards.
• Enforce recipes and portion control to prevent waste.

Skills

Safe food handling

Sanitation procedures

Reading & writing

Ability to follow instructions

Basic math & making change

Patient and calm demeanor

Education

Food preparation training

Health Card

TISD Physical

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Texarkana ISD Child Nutrition (Varied: TISD, Redwater, DeKalb, Linden-Kildare, New Boston, Malta, Bloomburg, etc.) - Texarkana, Texas Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Responsible for the preparation, service and sale of food in sufficient quantities while maintaining required nutrition and quality. Ensure timely preparation to meet service schedules, and handle food in accordance with sanitary standards. Enforce standards of recipes and of portion control, to prevent food waste and assure high quality productions, and care/cleanliness of equipment. Maintain a high standard of quality in food production, service, sanitation and safety practices.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

Must have some formal or on-the-job training in food preparation

Must have a current Health Card

Must be able to pass a TISD Physical

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to understand instructions for food preparation, safety procedures, safe food handling and sanitation

Must be able to read, write and follow oral and written instructions

Must be able to perform simple calculations and accurately count money and make change.

Must be familiar with foods and preparation methods

Working knowledge of kitchen equipment

Patient and calm demeanor with students, staff and others

Experience:

Experience in the food service industry desired

One to two years training and experience in quantity food preparation preferred

Child Nutrition Worker

Texarkana ISD Child Nutrition (Varied: TISD, Redwater, DeKalb, Linden-Kildare, New Boston, Malta, Bloomburg, etc.) - Texarkana, Texas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Texarkana ISD

Job Details

Job ID: 4931570

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 24, 2024 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Responsible for the preparation, service and sale of food in sufficient quantities while maintaining required nutrition and quality. Ensure timely preparation to meet service schedules, and handle food in accordance with sanitary standards. Enforce standards of recipes and of portion control, to prevent food waste and assure high quality productions, and care/cleanliness of equipment. Maintain a high standard of quality in food production, service, sanitation and safety practices.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

Must have some formal or on-the-job training in food preparation

Must have a current Health Card

Must be able to pass a TISD Physical

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to understand instructions for food preparation, safety procedures, safe food handling and sanitation

Must be able to read, write and follow oral and written instructions

Must be able to perform simple calculations and accurately count money and make change.

Must be familiar with foods and preparation methods

Working knowledge of kitchen equipment

Patient and calm demeanor with students, staff and others

Experience:

Experience in the food service industry desired

One to two years training and experience in quantity food preparation preferred

Schedule: 180-work day schedule

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $12 to $15 Per Hour