Lunchroom Help (Part-Time)

Vallivue School District; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Vallivue School District is seeking a Nutrition Services professional to prepare and serve attractive, nutritious meals for students while maintaining efficiency and cleanliness in compliance with state and federal guidelines. The role involves coordinating kitchen and cafeteria operations and supervising staff.

The position emphasizes adherence to nutrition standards, health and safety requirements, and effective collaboration with school leadership to ensure smooth daily meal service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in cafeteria food service as determined by the Board.
• Experience with bookkeeping/budgeting preferred.
• Knowledge of food management, nutrition, sanitation, and applicable federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy.
• Ability to plan work schedule and to supervise others.
• Ability to perform simple bookkeeping and inventory procedures.
• Ability to stand and walk for most of the day, carry heavy items.
• Understanding of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Ability to present information to individuals and groups.

Responsibilities

• Manage proper storage of food items and maintain required temperatures.
• Assist in serving meals to students.
• Daily cleaning of kitchen equipment, dishes, utensils, and tables.
• Coordinate with principals and custodians on sanitary conditions.

Skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Teamwork with staff

Confidentiality

Presentation skills

Food safety knowledge

Sanitation knowledge

Supervisory skills

Plan work schedule

Inventory procedures

Basic bookkeeping

Physical stamina

MSDS understanding

Policy compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or General Education Degree
• Minimum experience in cafeteria food service as determined by the Board
• Experience with bookkeeping/budgeting procedures preferred
• Knowledge of the principles of food management, nutrition, sanitation, and applicable federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy
• General knowledge of the best methods of preparing and cooking food in large quantities and ability to adjust recipes to the quantity required
• Ability to plan own work schedule and to direct and supervise others
• Ability to perform simple bookkeeping and inventory procedures
• Ability to stand and walk for most of the day, carry hot pans, push carts, stoop, and reach for heavy items
• A general understanding of Material Safety Data Sheets
• Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees
• Self‑motivated
• Work well with students and staff
• Excellent organizational skills
• Maintain confidentiality of staff and students

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY TO

Nutrition Services Supervisor and Building Principal

JOB SUMMARY

To prepare and serve students attractive and nutritious meals in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness, and warmth in harmony with state and federal guidelines. To coordinate the work or the school kitchen and cafeteria.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Kitchen and Food Operations

• Be responsible for the proper storage of food items, keeping frozen and refrigerated items at the required temperatures
• Assist in the serving of food
• Daily cleaning of all kitchen equipment, dishes, utensils, and tables
• Cooperate with Building Principals and custodians in maintaining healthful and sanitary conditions of the food preparation, storage, serving, and dining areas

OTHER

• Report immediately to the building principal any problem or accident occurring in the kitchen or cafeteria area
• Maintain friendly relations with other school staff and with lunchroom customers
• Confer with the food service supervisor regarding any personnel problems and matters related to the food service operation
• Keep the food service supervisor and Building Principal informed of activities and problems
• Assume responsibility for his or her continuing professional growth and development through such efforts as attendance at in‑services. This shall include at least 4 hours per year of training in administrative practices, the identification of reimbursable meals at the point of service, nutrition, health and safety standards, and any other topics required by the Food and Nutrition Service of the United States Department of Agriculture
• Seek assistance should emergencies arise
• Represent the school district in a positive manner
• Know and follow school district policy and chain of command
• Perform other duties as assigned

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This position shall be considered in all respects "employment at will". The "employment period" and other descriptions and terms set forth in this job description shall not create a property right in the employee. These are set forth only to advise the employee of when and what type of services will be required by the district so long as the employment continues.

NOTE

All certificated and non-certificated employees and other individuals are required to undergo a criminal history check and submit to fingerprinting. Any applicant convicted of any of the felony crimes enumerated in Section 33-1208, Idaho Code may not be hired, and any applicant convicted of any felony offense listed in Section 33-1208(2), Idaho Code shall not be hired.

Legal Reference

I.C. § 33-512 Governance of Schools
I.C. § 33-1210 Information on Past Job Performance
7 CFR § 210.30 School Nutrition Program Professional Standards
Other References: Questions & Answers (Q&As) on the Final Rule "Professional Standards for State and Local School Nutrition Programs Personnel as Required by the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010"