Nutrition Services Assistant - Benton High School - (5.5 hours) 7:15am-1:15pm

St. Joseph School District; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at an established school district as a Nutrition Services Assistant. In this vital role, you will ensure that food preparations and deliveries meet local, state, and federal nutritional guidelines while providing excellent service to students and staff. Your responsibilities will include preparing meals, maintaining cleanliness and safety in the kitchen, and managing food inventory. This position offers a chance to make a positive impact on students' health and well-being in a supportive educational environment. If you are passionate about nutrition and service, this role is an exciting opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food items to meet nutritional standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in kitchen and serving areas.
• Monitor food inventory and supplies for menu requirements.

Skills

Food Preparation

Sanitation Practices

Inventory Management

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Nutrition Services Assistant - Benton High School - (5.5 hours) 7:15am-1:15pm

Position available at Benton High School. Apply now to join our team.

Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Preferred: 1 to 3 years of relevant work experience.
• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Salary Schedule: Per Approved Nutrition Services Salary Schedule
• Direct Report: Coordinator of Food Services
• Terms of Employment: 9 Month
• Eligible for emergency telework: No

Purpose

Ensuring that food preparations and delivery are in accordance with local, state, and federal nutritional guidelines.

Essential Job Functions

1. Attend work in a regular, reliable, and punctual manner.
2. Arrange food and beverage items for serving to students and staff efficiently.
3. Assist in stocking food, condiments, and supplies to maintain adequate quantities and security.
4. Attend meetings, training, and workshops to gather information for job functions.
5. Clean utensils, equipment, and areas to maintain sanitary conditions.
6. Cook food, from scratch or prepared, to meet nutritional and meal requirements.
7. Implement menu plans to meet students’ nutritional needs.
8. Inspect food and supplies for quality, quantity, and health standards.
9. Inventory food and supplies to ensure availability for menu requirements.
10. Maintain cleanliness of equipment and areas to comply with health standards.
11. Monitor kitchen and cafeteria for safety and sanitation.
12. Perform other nutritional services duties as requested to ensure adequate staffing.
13. Perform additional duties as assigned for efficient operation.
14. Prepare food and beverages to meet nutritional and meal requirements.
15. Report equipment malfunctions for repairs.
16. Respond to inquiries from students, staff, and the public about food services.
17. Serve food items to meet nutritional standards and requests.

Employee Behavior and Conduct

Employees are expected to conduct themselves professionally, demonstrating communication, honesty, fairness, and respect in all interactions.

Additional Information

EOE. Please watch for email communications from our district. If selected for an interview, you may be contacted via email.