Dietary Worker EDU-Nutrition

Springbrook NY Inc; Town of Oneonta (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Springbrook NY Inc is seeking a Nutrition Services Assistant to support meal preparation and serving in our New York program. You will help prepare meals, assist with substitutions, and maintain clean, organized work areas.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, the ability to lift up to 60 pounds, flexible scheduling, and proficiency with Excel, Outlook and Word; a valid driver’s license may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word; ability to learn other software as necessary.
• Physical requirements: standing, lifting up to 60 pounds, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling and twisting.
• Must meet requirements to drive Springbrook vehicles as required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in providing nourishing, balanced meals to students.
• Prepares meals, snacks and nourishments.
• Makes authorized substitutions to menus, snacks or nourishments.
• Serves meals at proper temperature and on time.
• Maintains proper portions according to Meal Plans for individuals/diets.
• Keeps work/storage areas clean and organized; handles stock and equipment for daily cleaning.
• Demonstrates proper use of equipment and reports needs.
• Performs ware-washing duties as assigned.
• Assists in orientation and training of staff as assigned.
• Treats all staff with respect and courtesy.

Skills

Flexible schedule

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

Position Summary:

Pay range: $16.00-$18.00 per hour based on experience

Provides assistance in all nutrition services functions as directed/instructed by the Chef Manager in accordance with the agency's standards and procedures, federal state and local standards, guidelines and regulations

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in providing students with nourishing, attractive, well balanced meals
• Prepares meals, snacks and nourishments
• Makes only authorized substitutions to menus, snacks or nourishments
• Serves meals that are palatable, appetizing in appearance, garnished and at proper temperature, on a timely basis
• Serves food in accordance with established portion control procedures, adhering to Meal Plans for specific individuals/diets
• Ensures that food supplies for the next day’s production are readily available. Completes pre-preparations as required
• Assists in maintaining all work/storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner at all times. Moves stock and equipment as necessary to complete daily cleaning duties as assigned. Signs off cleaning schedule
• Demonstrates proper use of equipment. Reports equipment needs or repairs
• Uses required protective equipment
• Sweeps and mops floors as directed
• Carries out garbage
• Keeps work areas clean, dry and free of hazards
• Performs ware-washing duties as assigned
• Assists in orientation and training of employees as assigned
• Treats all staff with respect and courtesy
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
• Duties require professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in or knowledge of using a variety of computer software and e-mail applications, especially Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word; have the aptitude to learn other computer software as necessary.
• Performs physical activities including standing, lifting (up to 60 pounds unassisted), bending, stooping, pushing, pulling and twisting.
• Meet the requirements to drive Springbrook vehicles as required.