School Nutrition Services Assistant (Part-Time) - 26-27 SY

North Penn School District; Lansdale (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

North Penn School District is seeking a School Nutrition Services Assistant in Lansdale, PA. The role involves food preparation, serving, cashiering, and maintaining sanitation standards. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, and experience is not required. This part-time position offers an opportunity to contribute to the school community through nutrition services and teamwork in a school kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment safely.
• Knowledge of food service methods.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food items as assigned.
• Organizes and maintains serving areas.
• Serves food attractively and courteously.

Skills

Knowledge of food service terminology

Ability to use food service equipment

Knowledge of Point of Sale System

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

The North Penn School District seeks to develop a community that values and adapts to diversity. We strive to acknowledge, respect, understand, and celebrate the dynamics of racial and cultural differences. Through the development of culturally proficient staff, the establishment of structures that promote equitable opportunities, and partnerships with families and students, our School District will create an environment of respect where all members of the school community are empowered to learn, grow, and appreciate one another.

Title: School Nutrition Services Assistant

Reports To: Team Leader

Takes Direction From: Team Leader and Area Supervisor

Schedule: 4-5.25 hours/day - 180 days/year - 8:45am - 2:00pm

Summary: School Nutrition Services Assistant personnel perform a variety of duties such as food preparation, serving, cashiering, cleaning, and dish room.

Essential Functions

• Prepares food items as assigned
• Organizes and maintains serving areas
• Serves food attractively using appropriate serving utensils
• Serves customers in a pleasant and courteous manner
• Follows standards for sanitation in preparation, service and clean up
• Accurate maintenance of daily lunch counts and cash reconciliation
• Operates a dish machine/dish room according to standardized practices
• Works in cooperation with other kitchen staff members to complete the day's work
• Completes any additional tasks as assigned by the Team Leader, Area Supervisor, and/or School Nutrition Services Coordinator
• Provides backup for the Team Leader when necessary (cashiering, production, etc.)
• Exhibits good public relations skills when dealing with customers including administrators, faculty, staff, students, and parents
• Participates in workshops and in-service training programs
• Might operate kitchen equipment such as choppers, slicers, and other related equipment
• Might substitute for the Team Leader when absent (hours 6:30am to 2:30pm)
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

Education And/or Certification Required

• High school diploma or GED preferred

Experience Needed

• None

Requisite Skills

• Knowledge of food service terminology and methods for measuring and/or weighing ingredients
• Knows how to use both large and small food service equipment
• Knowledge of Point of Sale System

EOE

ADA Compliance

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of this position.

Physical Requirements

(Choose one of the following.)

Sedentary: involves sitting most of the time. The incumbent should be able to exert up to 10 lbs of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects.

Light work: The incumbent should be able to exert up to 20 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Medium work: The incumbent should be able to exert up to 50 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs of force constantly to move objects.

Heavy work: The incumbent should be able to exert up to 100 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects.

Very heavy work: The incumbent should be able to exert in excess of 100 lbs of force occasionally, and in excess of 50 lbs of force frequently, and in excess of 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects.