General Nutrition Worker (Part time- 5.5 hours/ day)

Norwalk Community School District; Norwalk (IA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Norwalk Community School District is seeking a part-time General Nutrition Worker for the Secondary Campus Cafeteria in Norwalk, Iowa. You will perform food production, sanitation, cashiering, and customer service while following district and state guidelines.

Responsibilities include preparing food, documenting processes, maintaining safety and cleanliness, and assisting with allergy accommodations under supervision of the Kitchen Manager and Nutrition Director.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food service operations and sanitation
• Ability to follow SOPs and safety regulations
• Ability to operate POS and handle cash accurately

Responsibilities

• Follow SOPs, Iowa Food Code and Federal regulations.
• Provide quality food production and service with documentation.
• Maintain sanitation, safety and security of the facility.

Skills

Follow directions

Team interaction

Computers

Cleaning chemicals

Read labels

Clear communication

Independent work

Positive relations

Attendance

Education

High school diploma

ServSafe recommended

6 months food service

Job description

General Nutrition Worker (Part time- 5.5 hours/ day)

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Job Description

NORWALK COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job TitleGeneral Nutrition Worker

Reports toNutrition Director

Position PurposeThe general nutrition worker performs a variety of job functions essential to the successful operation of the cafeteria. The job functions include food production; sanitation; safety and security; customer service; cashiering; program regulations and accountability; equipment use and care; and professional excellence. The general nutrition worker works under the direction of the Head Cook for daily tasks and the supervision of the Production Kitchen Manager and in partnership with others in the school nutrition program while following federal, state and local guidelines. The local school nutrition program is to provide an environment that supports healthy food habits while maintaining program integrity and customer satisfaction.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Program Regulations and Accountability
  • Follow District's SOP, Iowa Food Code and Federal regulations and reports any discrepancy to the Head Cook or Production Kitchen Manager
• Food Production
  • Provides quality food production and service including timely and appropriate documentation
  • Prepares food following recipes
  • Cools, stores and rotates food following Food Code and SOP
• Sanitation, Safety and Security
  • Maintains a safe facility, including but not limited to reporting unsafe activities, equipment or work space
  • Records required information, including but not limited to, cooking and holding temperatures
  • Clean and sanitize kitchen, serving and dining area, dishes, pots and pans, service carts, hoods, and other items as assigned.
• Customer Service
  • Serves food, replenishes self-serve areas and responds to requests from customers
  • Follows guidance for accommodating food allergies
  • Utilizes Civil Rights behavioral guidelines
• Cashiering
  • Ensures that all items are recorded in the POS system and that accurate prices are charged
  • Maintains confidentiality regarding student account information
• Equipment Use and Care
  • Uses and cares for all equipment according to SOP and manufacturer's instructions
• Professional Excellence
  • Performs all duties and responsibilities in an ethical and professional manner
  • Communicates effectively with Kitchen Manager and other employees
  • Provides leadership as a team member of the school community
  • Completes annual Professional Standards training as required by the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act and school district
  • Completes all safety trainings as required.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to follow directions and complete tasks in a timely manner
• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively and respectfully with students, teachers, parents and coworkers
• Knowledge of computers, ability to access electronic documents and complete required forms
• Ability to use chemicals, equipment, tools and work processes in cleaning and preventative maintenance of department and equipment
• Ability to read and comprehend labels, signs and written instructions
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to establish positive relations with others
• A past history of good attendance

Qualifications Profile

• High school diploma or equivalent highly desired
• Successful completion of ServSafe recommended
• Minimum of 6 months in quantity food service desired

Physical Requirements

• Occasional lifting, pushing, pulling or maneuvering materials weighing up to 45 pounds
• Frequent reaching with hands and arms, occasionally above shoulder or head level
• Constant standing or walking on potentially slippery or wet surfaces
• Occasional squatting, stooping, bending and kneeling
• Constant gripping with the use of hands and fingers
• Hear and understand speech at normal room levels
• Visual acuity
• Drug, tobacco, and alcohol free at all times while working
• Meet health requirements per state regulations for food handlers

Working Conditions

• Work normally performed in school kitchen and cafeteria, typically assigned to a production kitchen
• Demands of workload may be stressful with frequent peak rush periods and timeline requirements that must be met
• Occasional exposure to temperature changes, fumes, dirt, dust, odors, noise, cleaning chemicals and emergency situations

Terms of Employment

9-month work year. Wage and work year to be established by the Board. Employment subject to provisions of board policy, state and federal law.

Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated annually by the Nutrition Director, or in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of staff.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt.

In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 , the Norwalk Community School District prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment as defined by the regulations implementing Title IX against any individual participating in any education program or activity of the District. This prohibition on discrimination applies to and protects students, employees, and applicants for employment. BP106 .

Position Type: Part-time

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