School Nutrition Food Assistant

Young World Physical Education; Perry (GA); On-site; USD 18,404 - 28,874; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is looking for a full-time School Nutrition Food Assistant in Perry, Georgia. The position involves ensuring safe and nutritious meal delivery in school cafeterias, requiring cooperation with various stakeholders and adherence to safety procedures.

Ideal candidates will have food service experience and strong communication skills. The role offers a salary of $13.36 to $20.96 per hour, depending on experience, while working in a dynamic and environmentally diverse setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and standardized recipes.
• Capability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
• Effective interaction with a wide range of people using tact and helpfulness.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks related to food safety and sanitation.
• Follow instructions from the School Nutrition Manager or designee.
• Cooperate with stakeholders to enhance the School Nutrition Program.

Skills

Food service experience

Customer service skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Houston County Board of Education

Job Title: School Nutrition Food Assistant
Job Code: __410____________

Department/Location: School Nutrition School Sites
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: School Nutrition Manager

Summary and relationship to the curriculum: This position will strengthen the delivery of instruction to support the district mission statement. The role implements a standard of performance at each school cafeteria to ensure that each customer has the opportunity to enjoy safe, attractive, and nutritious meals by performing the duties listed below.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs tasks related to food safety and sanitation, meal production, storage, meal service, and food quality.
• Follows all written and verbal instructions as set forth by the School Nutrition Manager or designee.
• Cooperates with all stakeholders to make the School Nutrition Program a part of the total educational experience for children.
• Follows all federal, state, and local policies and procedures related to the School Nutrition Program.
• Displays a positive attitude, spreads enthusiasm, and enjoys serving people.
• Participates in professional learning opportunities.
• Performs any other additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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.

• a) Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or GED preferred. Food service experience preferred.
• b) Certificate or License Required: Completion of Orientation for New Employees (ONE) required within one year of employment.
• c) Language Skills: Must have ability to read and comprehend simple instructions; follow written and verbal instructions; read standardized recipes, safety rules, and equipment operating and maintenance instructions; communicate effectively with a wide range of people.
• d) Mathematical Skills: Must have ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure and extend standardized recipes when needed.
• e) Reasoning Ability: Must be able to facilitate problem solving, synthesize workable options from given facts, and assist in developing workable solutions to address concerns.
• f) Customer Service Skills: Must be capable of interacting effectively with administrators, teachers, staff members, students, parents, and the general public using tactful and helpful customer service.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, and lift on hard concrete or tile surfaces and perform repetitive tasks with hands, arms, and shoulders. The employee must be able to reach, squat, crouch, kneel, bend, twist, crawl, push, pull, carry, climb, balance and use significant fine finger dexterity. The employee must lift up to 50 pounds and withstand extreme temperature and humidity ranges for long periods of time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The noise level is high, the temperature ranges from -20 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and the humidity level ranges from moderate to very humid. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold and heat, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electric shock.

Confidential Data Exposure

The nature of this position entails exposure to confidential data. Confidentiality must be maintained regarding financial and personal information.

Additional Requirements

Must be at work on time. Must meet attendance standards. Must conduct activities safely.

Position Type

Position Type: Full Time

Salary

Salary: $13.36 to $20.96 per hour