Student Nutrition Operator

Colleton County School District; Walterboro (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Colleton County School District in Walterboro, SC seeks a dedicated Student Nutrition Operator to prepare and serve nutritious meals for students and staff, while keeping the kitchen clean and compliant with HACCP standards.

Under supervision of the Student Nutrition Manager, you will set up serving lines, monitor temperatures, stock supplies, and operate the POS system to handle daily meal transactions. A high school diploma and HACCP training are required.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma, GED or specialized training and/or experience in institutional food service.
• Must complete the 2 hour HACCP class.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, cooks, and/or bakes food items for student and staff meals in the prescribed quantity and as scheduled.
• Monitors cooking times and temperatures to ensure thorough heating as required for consumer safety.
• Sets up serving lines and maintains cleanliness of serving area; ensures the availability of necessary serving utensils; serves food in the appropriate quantity per customer.
• Assembles bag lunches as required.
• Cleans, sanitizes and stores utensils, pans, serving ware, cookware, etc.

Skills

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

HACCP training

Valid state driver’s license

Tools

POS system

Kitchen equipment operation

Job description

Student Nutrition Operator

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This job is also posted in CERRA-SC

Job Details

Job ID: 5954646

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Yesterday

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE

Under regular supervision, prepares and serves nutritious student and staff meals and maintains a clean and sanitary work area, following established procedures, standards and regulations. Reports to the Student Nutrition Manager.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Prepares, cooks, and/or bakes food items for student and staff meals in the prescribed quantity and as scheduled.
• Monitors cooking times and temperatures to ensure thorough heating as required for consumer safety.
• Prepares foods for, sets up and replenishes food bars.
• Sets up serving lines and maintains cleanliness of serving area; ensures the availability of necessary serving utensils; serves food in the appropriate quantity per customer.
• Assembles bag lunches as required.
• Cleans, sanitizes and stores utensils, pans, serving ware, cookware, etc.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of equipment, food preparation areas and dining areas.
• Assists in stocking supplies and monitoring inventory; rotates food products as scheduled.
• Monitors inventory of food and supplies; informs supervisor of products and quantities needed for meal preparation.
• Performs all duties in compliance with school and District policies, procedures and standards of quality and safety.
• Receives and responds to concerns, complaints and inquiries in areas of responsibility. Prepares and/or submits various logs, charts, order forms, and other records as required.
• Operates a variety of kitchen equipment including a dishwasher, steamer, kettles, oven, slicer, mixer, fryer, braising pan, grinder, freezer, cooler, small appliances, etc.
• Exercises care and safety in the use of equipment and tools required to complete assigned tasks.
• Uses various cleansers and kitchen supplies, utensils, scales, thermometers and gauges, etc.
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, school Principal, other school administrators and staff, co-workers, students, parents, etc.
• Operates point of sale system to collect monies for daily meals and beverages to assist the Head Cashier as needed.
• Attends training, meetings, etc., as necessary to maintain and enhance job knowledge and skills.
• Performs related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Requires high school diploma, GED or specialized training and/or experience in institutional food service. Must complete the 2 hour Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) class. Must possess a valid state driver’s license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.

• Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
• Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time.
• Speak and hear.
• Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
• Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, technology equipment, computers, and/or controls.

WORK PLACE EXPECTATIONS

• Work effectively with and respond to diverse cultures or backgrounds.
• Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean and professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
• Have regular and punctual attendance.
• Follow all District policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by the proper authorities.

DISCLAIMER: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The Colleton County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

External applicants must complete a District application online.

Internal applicants must complete the internal application online and submit a cover letter and resume to the Office of Human Resources.

Position Type: Full-time

Contact Information

• Wilsey Hamilton
• 500 Forest Circle
• Watterboro, South Carolina 29486
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]