Nutrition Services Substitute

ReNEW Schools; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Richland, Washington is seeking a Cook/Cashier to assist with meal preparation and customer service. This role involves running the register, preparing and serving breakfast and lunch, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting with catering. Required qualifications include a Food Safety Certification and basic math and communication skills. This position is crucial for the daily operations of the nutrition services and ensures a safe and pleasant dining experience for students and staff.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and instructions.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetical calculations.
• Exhibit maturity and organizational ability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare breakfast/lunch and run the register.
• Maintain professional attire and cleanliness.
• Assist with catering functions.

Skills

Food Safety Certification

Customer Service

Basic Math Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The role of the Cook/Cashier is to assist with preparing breakfast/lunch and to run the register, serving our customers throughout the day. Any other tasks assigned by the Kitchen Supervisor or Nutrition Services Director.

Education / Licensing / Experience Requirements

1. All appointed staff must obtain a Food Safety Certification before or shortly after a few months of employment.
2. Universal Precautions and Fire Safety Training.
3. Professional Development 6 hours/annual (attendance is mandatory).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Maintain professional attire: proper uniform, apron on, hands washed and ready to work.
2. Assist in getting breakfast set out for service.
3. Run register for breakfast service (if in rotation). When finished, clean up breakfast accordingly.
4. Run register during each lunch (1st, 2nd, and 3rd) and return to kitchen after each line to help with any food prep.
5. If time permits, complete more tasks off of daily to do list.
6. Clean up your line, sanitize and return to kitchen.
7. Help do dishes through dish machine, clean and sanitize prep tables, sinks, sweep and mop.
8. Ask Supervisor if they need anything before leaving for the day.
9. All Nutrition Services duties including having knowledge of MyPlate and the National School Lunch Program.
10. Assist with getting items prepped, cooked and displayed for various catering functions.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to perform basic arithmetical calculation.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Other Skills and Abilities

Exhibit qualities of maturity and organizational ability and reflect a spirit of cooperation in working with staff and school administration. Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all School Corporation requirements and policies.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and stand. Occasionally the employee will sit. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the trunk while performing the duties of this job. The employee will frequently squat, stoop, kneel, reach above the head, reach forward and repeat the same hand motion many times while performing the duties of the job.

The specific vision requirements of the job include good depth perception and occasionally being able to see objects/persons at a distance. While performing the duties of the job the employee frequently is required to hear conversation in a quiet as well as a noisy environment and be able to tell from where a sound is coming. The employee must be able to communicate to the team in order to give directions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will continuously work inside or outside depending on the event. Occasionally the employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints and interact with public and other workers. The employee has direct responsibility for the safety, well-being and work of others. The noise level in the environment is usually moderate.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.