Nutrition Worker (POOL)

Clayton County Public Schools; Jonesboro (GA); On-site; USD 20,657 - 28,716; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution is seeking a full-time Nutrition Worker to provide efficient meal services by preparing and serving safe, appealing foods to students. Responsibilities include food preparation, adhering to safety regulations, and managing kitchen cleanliness. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED and prefer prior experience in nutrition. The position offers a starting salary between $20,657 and $28,716, with immediate hiring and a work environment in school kitchens.

Qualifications

• Experience in Nutrition preferred.
• Ability to follow safety and sanitation procedures.
• Light independent judgment for kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals to students.
• Ensure food safety and sanitation practices.
• Complete food preparation and maintain kitchen cleanliness.
• Assist in ordering and inventory management.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation and safety

Independent judgment

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Nutrition Worker (POOL)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: FULL TIME

Salary: $20,657 to $28,716 (Paid based on salary scale)

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY: Provides efficient meal service operation by preparing and serving safe, tasty and attractive foods to students according to the guidelines of the school nutrition program. Adheres to food service operations as required by the federal, state, and local regulations, policies, and procedures. This position reports to the Manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs duties of food preparation, serves and cleans up as assigned by the manager.
• Prepares food according to recipe making no modification without the manager’s approval.
• Completes food preparation and prepares timely food line for serving students.
• Ensures adherence to food safety procedures; washes dishes, and stores them properly, sweeps and cleans kitchen floors, follows the procedures for operating large and small food service equipment, etc.
• Maintains record of food for menu management books and assists manager in ordering, receiving and control of food and supplies.
• Operates computer at meals and performs cash counts as directed; attends job related training classes and workshops; adheres to all standards, policies, and regulations of the school nutrition program.
• All other duties, as assigned and required, in order to perform the above services.

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior experience in Nutrition; follows recommendations which impact school level personnel, food preparation and service, sanitation and safety.
• Light independent judgment is necessary; decisions made on an as-needed basis to establish order in the cafeteria.
• Requires regular contact with internal and external personnel of decision-making responsibility: School Nutrition Staff, School Administration, Faculty, and Students.
• Work environment- school kitchens/cafeteria.
• Subjected to varying degrees of temperatures ranging from 100 degrees or more, or fall below 0 degrees Fahrenheit; subject to varying levels of sound (noise).
• Light duty - On most occasions sitting at a desk or table; intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping; moderate lifting up to 50 pounds; must be capable to stand on concrete floors for long periods of time.

NOTE: This is a grade 13, 185 day position that pays for experience starting at Step 6 up to step 8.