Student Nutrition Operator - Part Time

Fort Mill School District; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 8,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Mill School District is seeking a School Nutrition Operator to participate in meal preparation and serving, complete production and HACCP logs, and follow recipes and safety practices throughout the cafeteria.

You will assist with cleaning, cross-train in all cafeteria operations, and represent the Nutrition Department professionally while serving students and staff. This 179‑day position averages about 4 hours per day, with pay per the district salary schedule.

Qualifications

• Knowledge: High School Diploma, GED or Vocational/Technical training, able to read and comprehend instructions and apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written and oral instructions.
• Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills, able to count money, and learn food service computer programs.
• Abilities: Able to organize time, establish work priorities, and handle multitask. Good oral and written skills. Professionally represent the Student Nutrition Department.
• Physical Demands: Able to assist, move, push, pull, or lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Be physically able to withstand prolonged periods of standing, bending, sitting, squatting, walking, reaching, and repetitive movements.

Responsibilities

• Participate in preparation and serving of meals.
• Complete production and HACCP logs as directed.
• Follow recipes and menus.
• Follow safety practices at all times.
• Participate in cleaning of kitchen and related areas.
• Cross train in all aspects of cafeteria operations.
• Comply with federal and state regulations and district, department, and school policies.
• Participate in department, cafeteria, and school meetings as needed.
• Understand meal pattern requirements and meal count procedures, as prescribed by the USDA for breakfast and lunch.
• Understand food safety and sanitation and the proper use of chemicals in the kitchen.
• Knowledgeable of HACCP principles.
• Proficient with the operation and sanitation of kitchen equipment and report any maintenance issues to the manager.
• Handle customer issues in a positive manner.
• Solid team player for the district.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Count money

Food service computer programs

Education

High School Diploma, GED or Vocational/Technical training

Job description

To serve students nutritious and attractive meals in an efficient, friendly, and safe manner, while adhering to federal, state, and local guidelines.

Essential Functions

• Participate in preparation and serving of meals.
• Complete production and HACCP logs as directed.
• Follow recipes and menus.
• Follow safety practices at all times.
• Participate in cleaning of kitchen and related areas.
• Cross train in all aspects of cafeteria operations.
• Comply with federal and state regulations and district, department, and school policies.
• Participate in department, cafeteria, and school meetings as needed.
• Understand meal pattern requirements and meal count procedures, as prescribed by the USDA for breakfast and lunch.
• Understand food safety and sanitation and the proper use of chemicals in the kitchen.
• Knowledgeable of HACCP principles.
• Proficient with the operation and sanitation of kitchen equipment and report any maintenance issues to the manager.
• Handle customer issues in a positive manner.
• Solid team player for the district.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Physical Demands Desired

Knowledge: High School Diploma, GED or Vocational/Technical training, able to read and comprehend instructions and apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written and oral instructions.

Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills, able to count money, and learn food service computer programs.

Abilities: Able to organize time, establish work priorities, and handle multitask. Good oral and written skills. Professionally represent the Student Nutrition Department.

Physical Demands: Able to assist, move, push, pull, or lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Be physically able to withstand prolonged periods of standing, bending, sitting, squatting, walking, reaching, and repetitive movements.

Supervision and Compensation

Immediate Supervisor: Cafeteria Manager

Salary: Fort Mill School District Student Nutrition Operator Salary Schedule

Length of Employment: 179 Days; minimum 4.0 hours per day