Student Food Helper

NYE County School District; Nevada; On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

NYE County School District at Tonopah Elementary School (K-5) is seeking a Student Food Helper to assist in meal prep and service, maintain a clean dining area, and help with inventory and cashier duties.

This temporary student worker role provides hands-on experience in food safety, teamwork, and customer service within the school district, under Kitchen Manager supervision.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in high school and eligible for work study as a student worker.
• Knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation.
• Understanding of FERPA/HIPAA confidentiality in schools.
• Able to follow district policies and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and serving of student meals under the Kitchen Manager.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen equipment.
• Check in groceries, stock shelves and inventory.
• Serve as cashier and handle basic transactions.
• Transport food between schools if needed.

Skills

Food handling

Food safety procedures

Cashier experience

Confidentiality (FERPA/HIPAA)

Education

Current enrollment at High School

Job description

Position Information

• Position Type: Temporary Workers/ Food Service Student Worker
• Location: Tonopah Elementary School (K-5)

Description

JOB GOAL: To provide meals which are attractive, appealing, in an atmosphere of cleanliness and warmth.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This list of Essential Duties and Responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented with other duties as assigned by the Supervisor which does not conflict with NCSD policies and administrative regulations.

• Under supervision of the Kitchen Manager, assists in the preparation and serving of food in a quick and pleasant manner.
• Carries out duties according to priority established by the Kitchen Manager.
• Observes proper food safety procedures.
• Cleans, maintains, and operates kitchen equipment.
• Checks in groceries, stocks shelves and freezers, takes inventory.
• Assists in washing dishes and performs general cleanup duty including clearing tables, counters and serving areas.
• Keeps stoves, refrigerators, freezers, and other equipment clean and sanitary.
• Observes and practices sanitation standards.
• May be asked to transport food from school to school.
• Record daily temperatures of equipment and menu items, when appropriate.
• Acts as cashier

POSITION EXPECTATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of techniques involving proper food handling, cleaning and storage of food.
• Familiar with and understands FERPA, HIPAA, and other confidentiality situations and guidelines in the educational setting.
• Familiar with and assists with implementation of all district policies and administrative regulations as related to specific assignment.
• Recognizes and reports hazards, and conforms to safety standards as prescribed.
• Recognizes and notifies administrators of unauthorized persons on campus, and/or of issues that require immediate attention.
• Familiar with district and site emergency/crisis response procedures, plans and drills (e.g. fire drills, bomb threats, lock-downs, etc.).

Job Summary

The Student Food Helper provides essential operational support to the Elementary School Nutrition Services team. This role is responsible for assisting in the preparation and service of student meals while maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming dining environment. Under the guidance of the Kitchen Manager, the Student Helper performs a variety of tasks including food assembly, sanitation, inventory stocking, and basic cashiering. This position offers students an opportunity to gain professional experience in food safety, teamwork, and customer service within the school district.

Qualifications

Current enrollment at High School.

Counselor permission

Compliance with NCSD Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy

Working Conditions

Strength: Medium/heavy - Exerts force up to 50 lbs., frequently; or 10 lbs., constantly; or negligible for constantly.

Physical Demands: Frequent sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, carrying, reaching, handling, and repetitive fine motor activities. Hearing and speech to communicate in person, via video conference and computers, or over the telephone.

Vision: Frequent near acuity, occasional far acuity, and color vision. Vision to read printed and online materials, a Video Display Terminal (VDT) screen, and other monitoring devices.

Environmental Conditions: Climate-controlled office setting with temperatures ranging from mild to moderate cold/heat. Exposure to noise levels ranging from moderate to loud and occasional to frequent time periods. Occasional extreme cold and heat due to temperatures associated with kitchen areas, (i.e., ovens, grills, refrigerators/freezers, etc.)

Hazards: Furniture, playground/office equipment, communicable diseases, chemicals and fumes (as related to specific assignment), and power/hand operated equipment and machinery (as related to specific assignment).

Working Conditions: Various computers, ovens, refrigerators, freezers, slicers, grills, ice machines, kitchen utensils and appliances, and other supplies necessary to perform the function of the position description.

Selection Procedure

The hiringsupervisorwill interview qualified candidates. After files have beenreviewed and interviews have been conducted, the hiring supervisor, prior to submissionof the rationale for employment, may consult with the Human Resources Director concerning theindividual to be recommended for employment. This recommendation will be reviewed andapproved by the Superintendent/designee.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX UNDER TITLE IX

Nye County School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.

Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to NCSD's Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights, or both.

NCSD's Title IX Coordinator

Michelle "Chelle" Wright, PHR

Director of Human Resources

Nye County School District

484 S. West St.

Pahrump, NV 89048

775-727-7743, extension 300

[e-mail]

NCSD's nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located at:

https://bit.ly/NCSDPolicies-AdminRegs

(NCSD Policies and Administrative Regulations 0210/0210aR/0210bR, 0212, and 6110/ 6110R)

To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer to

[e-mail]

Nye County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Nye County School District does not sanction or tolerate discrimination in any form in its programs and activities, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, disability, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, veteran status, domestic partnership, genetic information, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or membership in the Nevada National Guard, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Americans with Disabilities Act

It is the policy of Nye County School District to comply with all federal and state laws concerning the employment of individuals with disabilities and to act in accordance with regulations and guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Furthermore, it is the company policy not to discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in regard to application procedures, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, training or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment.

Nye County School District will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to Nye County School District. Please contact human resources (HR) with any questions or requests for accommodation.