Student Nutrition Specialist

Lufkin ISD; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Lufkin ISD is seeking a Student Nutrition Specialist to support meal preparation and service in a school kitchen. You will prepare foods per planned menus, ensure safety and sanitation, and assist with daily food records and requisitions in a high-volume environment.

Teamwork is essential as you will collaborate with cafeteria staff and management to meet menu requirements while maintaining cleanliness and safety standards throughout shifts.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand written and verbal food preparation and safety instructions.
• Working knowledge of kitchen equipment and food production procedures.
• Ability to operate large and small kitchen equipment and tools.
• Ability to perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quality food according to a planned menu and recipes.
• Serve food according to meal schedules and portion control.
• Store and handle food safely and maintain storage areas.
• Operate kitchen tools and equipment following safety standards.
• Keep garbage areas neat and sanitary.
• Report unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Maintain personal appearance and hygiene.
• Record cashier functions accurately.
• Record food requisitions and order supplies.
• Maintain daily food preparation records.
• Promote teamwork with staff.

Skills

Food safety understanding

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Math basics

Job description

Job Title: Student Nutrition Specialist
Reports to: Cafeteria Manager

Location

933 STUDENT NUTRITION

Primary Purpose

Work under moderate supervision to prepare and serve appropriate quantities of food to meet menu requirements. Maintain high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, and safety practices.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:
None specified
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to understand written and verbal food preparation and safety instructions
Working knowledge of kitchen equipment and food production procedures
Ability to operate large and small kitchen equipment and tools
Ability to perform basic math
Experience:
None

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Food Preparation and Serving

• 1. Prepare quality food according to a planned menu of tested and uniform recipes.
• 2. Serve food according to meal schedules, departmental policies, and procedures, and practice and promote portion control and proper use of leftovers.
• 3. Store and handle food items and supplies safely and according to established procedures. Maintain a clean and organized storage area.

Safety and Sanitation

• 4. Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety standards, and follow established procedures to meet high standards of cleanliness, health, and safety.
• 5. Keep garbage collection containers and areas neat and sanitary.
• 6. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
• 7. Maintain personal appearance and hygiene.

Other

• 8. Handle and record cashier functions accurately.
• 9. Help record food requisitions and order necessary supplies.
• 10. Maintain daily food preparation records.
• 11. Promote teamwork and interaction with fellow staff members.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard large and small kitchen equipment and tools including electric slicer, mixer, pressure steamer, deep-fat fryer, sharp cutting tools, stove, oven, dishwasher, and food/utility cart
Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stoop, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Continual walking; frequent climbing (ladder), grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching/overhead reaching
Lifting: Frequent moderate lifting and carrying (15-44 pounds)
Environment: Work inside in commercial kitchen environment; exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, extreme humidity, noise, vibration, microwaves, biological hazards (bacteria, mold, fungi), chemical hazards (fumes, vapors, gases), electrical hazards; work with hands in water; work around machinery with moving parts; work on slippery surfaces
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress