Hourly Nutrition Technician

Salt Lake City School District; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Part time

Job summary

The Salt Lake City School District is seeking an Hourly Nutrition Technician to prepare and serve meals, keep facilities sanitary, and occasionally handle money. You may transfer between school kitchens to meet staffing needs and support a collaborative team.

Key duties include inspecting items for health compliance, serving meals to meet nutritional standards, and assisting with customer interactions. Training is provided; this is an hourly, non-exempt position with no contract benefits.

Qualifications

• Candidates must pass a criminal background check.
• Ability to pass a physical abilities assessment.
• Food Handler's Permit within two weeks of hire.
• Follow safety practices and proper use of food prep equipment.
• Professional English communication (reading/writing/speaking).
• Ability to perform basic math operations.

Responsibilities

• Inspect food items and supplies to verify quantity and quality, ensuring health standards.
• Prepare, arrange and serve meals meeting nutritional requirements safely and efficiently.
• Interact positively with students, staff, and public to create a welcoming dining environment.
• Identify federally reimbursable meals and communicate options to students.
• Clean utensils, equipment, and serving areas to maintain sanitation.
• Collect payments and reconcile transactions to secure funds per district policy.
• Stock and inventory food items and supplies to ensure availability.
• Maintain kitchen equipment through regular cleaning and upkeep.
• Document production records and inventories for reporting purposes.
• Respond to inquiries about meals and program guidelines.

Skills

Background check

Physical abilities

Food handler permit

Safety awareness

English communication

Basic math

Job description

Position Details

• FTE: 0.7375 (Up to 29.5 Hours per Week)
• Contract Status: Non-Contract
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Starting Wage: $17.00 hourly
• Salary Schedule/Lane: 86/I
• Work Calendar: Hourly
• Reports To: Nutrition Manager
• Benefits: Not Eligible

Job Summary

The Hourly Nutrition Technician prepares and serves food items to students and school personnel, maintains facilities in a safe and sanitary condition, occasionally handles money and reconciles transactions, and guides assigned personnel/volunteers in the performance of their job functions. Nutrition Technicians may be required to transfer between school kitchens to fulfill department staffing needs.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• All positions require selected candidates to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a criminal background check.
• Ability to pass a physical abilities assessment.
• Able to obtain a Food Handler's Permit within two weeks of hire.
• Able to follow safety practices and procedures, including the proper use of food preparation equipment.
• Speak, read, write, and present professionally, analyze, and interpret English written and verbal communications.
• Ability to complete basic math computations (add, subtract, multiply & divide).

Preferred Qualifications

• Food handling experience.
• Point-of-sale transaction and money-handling experience.
• Spanish or other language proficiency, including ability to read, write, speak, and understand.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Inspect food items and supplies to verify quantity and specifications of orders and comply with mandated health standards.
• Prepare, arrange, and serve food and beverage items to meet mandated nutritional requirements and projected meal requirements in a safe and efficient manner.
• Interact in a positive manner (students, staff, administration, general public, etc.) to maintain a friendly and welcoming environment for customer dining.
• Correctly identify a federally reimbursable meal and appropriately categorize its food components. Communicate with students to help them select food options to meet the federally reimbursable meal standard.
• Clean utensils, equipment, and the storage of food preparation and serving areas (e.g., sweeping, mopping, garbage removal, washing tables, etc.) to maintain sanitary conditions.
• Collect payments for food items from students and staff and reconcile transactions (cash, meal tickets, point-of-sale, federal meal benefits, etc.) to secure funds for reimbursement, balance accounts, and comply with district accounting practices.
• Stock food, condiments, and supplies to maintain adequate quantities and security of items. Inventory food items, condiments, and supplies to ensure their availability.
• Maintain food service equipment (weekly cleaning of proofers, ovens, steam tables, etc.) to maintain safe operating conditions.
• Prepare documentation (production records, inventory, etc.) to provide written support and relay information.
• Respond to inquiries of students, staff, and the public to provide information and direction regarding the type and cost of meals, and adherence to program regulations and guidelines.
• Attend meetings and trainings as required for a minimum of 6 hours per year (e.g., Healthy Edge and Safety and Sanitation classes within first 6 months, ServSafe, etc.) to convey and gather information required to perform functions.
• As needed, stand for extended periods of time, roll, push, pull, bend, reach, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Work under limited supervision, utilizing time-management and prioritization strategies, accurately processing detailed information, and meeting deadlines.
• Support a team environment by collaborating with own and other work units to effectively perform the duties of the position.
• Communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and building positive working relationships with employees and stakeholders.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements efficiently and effectively.
• Adapt to changing work priorities and work with frequent interruptions, as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Employee supervisory responsibilities: No.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Hourly Nutrition Technician Physical Demands Form.

The Salt Lake City School District is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Human Resource Services -- Salt Lake City School District (slcschools.org) or call 801-578-8340.

Non-Discrimination Statement

No district employee or student shall be subjected to discrimination in employment or any district program or activity on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The district is committed to providing equal access and equal opportunity in its programs, services and employment including its policies, complaint processes, program accessibility, district facility use, accommodations and other Equal Employment Opportunity matters. The district also provides equal access to district facilities for all youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code, including scouting groups.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and complaints regarding unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation: Tina Hatch, Compliance and Investigations/Title IX Coordinator, 406 East 100 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111, [phone]. You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights, Denver, CO, [phone].