Nutrition Worker

City Schools Of Decatur; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

City Schools Of Decatur in Decatur, GA seeks a Nutrition Worker to support school meals through prep and service in a fast-paced environment. This non-contract, at-will role emphasizes accurate portions, hygiene, and courteous service to students and staff.

You will follow health codes, operate kitchen equipment, manage serving lines, and assist with inventory while collaborating with the Food and Nutrition Director and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Basic math for handling money and inventory
• Ability to follow health and safety codes
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritionally adequate meals for students and staff.
• Assist in cooking and food preparation.
• Portion foods accurately and maintain serving lines.
• Follow state/local health codes in food service.
• Set up serving lines and serve meals per standards.
• Store and dispose of excess food properly.
• Handle money for meals according to procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness of dishes, counters, and equipment.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Assist with inventory and receiving of goods.
• Report production and stock information to supervisor.
• Demonstrate respectful, professional interactions with students and staff.
• Attend scheduled meetings and wear appropriate dress code.
• Participate in trainings to improve skills.
• Adhere to safety procedures.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Food prep

Portion control

Sanitation

Cash handling

Food safety

Dishwashing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Nutrition Worker

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Job Details

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Food Service Worker

DEPARTMENT: School Nutrition Services

REPORTS TO: Food and Nutrition Director

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

WORK SCHEDULE: 185 days

DATE REVIEWED: 5/2023

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, shall employ the Food Service Worker. The annual period of service is 185 days. This is a non-contract, at-will position. The Fair Dismissal Act does not apply to this position.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: To prepare and serve nutritionally adequate meals to students, staff and visitors in an efficient and courteous manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

• Communicates, collaborates, and cooperates with colleagues, supervisors, and students.
• Assist in the preparation of various foods for cooking and serving.
• Use portion control to equally portion all foods.
• Implement state/local health codes as they relate to food service.
• Sets up food on serving lines and/or steam tables and serves meals or meal components according to approved standards.
• Stores or disposes of excess food properly.
• Handles money for meals, supplemental foods, and beverages served during the day according to the approved cask collection procedure.
• Washes, sanitizes, and stores dishes, tableware, and kitchen utensils; cleans and sanitizes counters, tables, ad chairs; scrubs and mops floors; disposes of wastes properly.
• Operates and cleans all kitchen equipment such as ranges, ovens, mixers. Steamers, tilting skillets, choppers, and dishwashing machines.
• Stores foods and supplies in accordance with instructions and assists in taking inventories.
• Assists in keeping food and supplies in an organized manner in storerooms, freezers, and coolers.
• Assists as needed in receiving goods ordered.
• Reports to the manager daily in an approved format for production record purposes, all food (USDA and purchased) pulled from stockrooms/ freezers and refrigerators.
• Demonstrates appropriate interpersonal skills ( treats students, parents, employees, and others with dignity by refraining from derogatory , abusive, angry, or offensive remarks; maintains composure in stressful situations)
• Attends scheduled meetings.
• Follow appropriate dress code to represent school food service in a professional manner.
• Participates in training programs to increase skills and p[proficiency to the assignment.
• Ensures adherence to good safety procedures.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

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.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High School diploma or equivalent desired.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job shall be evaluated annually in accordance the provisions of the board's policy in evaluation of classified personnel

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: To perform the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, and frequently use hands. Lifting up to 30 pounds may be required on an occasional basis. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required of this job include close vision and distance vision

Position Type: Full-time

Contact Information

• Sarah Talton-Buck
• 125 Electric Avenue
• Decatur, Georgia 30030
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]