Substitute Nutritional Services

KELSO SCHOOL DISTRICT; Kelso (WA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelso School District is seeking a Nutritional Services Helper to prepare and distribute food for students and staff and keep facilities sanitary. The role covers kitchen duties, food temperature control, inventory support, and logging meals, with emphasis on safety, health codes, and teamwork with the Nutritional Services team.

Expected tasks include estimating quantities, stocking supplies, assisting in baking and serving, and reporting equipment issues while following district policies and

Qualifications

• Prior experience in food preparation, serving and basic kitchen activities.
• Knowledge of health codes, sanitation and nutritional and safety requirements.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods and lift/carry/move items.

Responsibilities

• Upholds board policies and follows administrative procedures.
• Cleans utensils, equipment and areas to maintain sanitary conditions.
• Ensures foods reach and maintain proper temperatures and logs entries for safety.
• Estimates food preparation amounts to meet meal requirements and minimize waste.
• Inspects items for quantity and compliance with health requirements.
• Prepares documentation for written information.
• Prepares food/beverage items to meet nutritional requirements.
• Responds to inquiries regarding meals and costs.
• Reports equipment malfunctions to maintain safety.
• Reports accidents or injuries to maintain a safe environment.
• Serves food items to meet nutritional requirements and requests.
• Stocks supplies to maintain quantities and security.

Skills

Basic arithmetic

Recipe adjustment

Kitchen equipment handling

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pay Range

PSE 1 Salary Schedule

*Substitutes subbing in PSE 1 positions will be paid at Step 1 of Schedule A appropriate for the position being subbed.*

Job Summary

The job of "Nutritional Services Helper" is done for the purpose/s of preparing and distributing food items for consumption by students and school personnel and maintaining facilities in a sanitary condition.

Essential Job Functions

• Upholds board policies and follows administrative procedures
• Cleans utensils, equipment and the storage, food preparation and serving areas for the purpose of maintaining sanitary conditions
• Ensures foods reach and maintain proper temperatures and are entered into log book for the purpose of meeting mandated food safety requirements and for the safety of our students and staff
• Estimates food preparation amounts for the purpose of meeting projected meal requirements and minimizing waste
• Inspects one or more items of food and/or supplies for the purpose of verifying quantity and specifications of orders and/or complying with mandated health requirements
• Prepares documentation for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information
• Prepares food and beverage items for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements and projected meal requirements
• Responds to inquiries of students, staff and the public for the purpose of providing information and/or direction regarding the type and/or cost of meals
• Reports equipment malfunctions for the purpose of maintaining equipment in safe working order
• Reports any accidents or injuries immediately to the Nutritional Services Manager for the purpose of maintaining a safe work environment
• Serves one or more items of foods for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements and/or requests of students and school personnel
• Stocks food, condiments and supplies for the purpose of maintaining adequate quantities and security of items

Other Job Functions

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
• Bakes one or more items of baked goods for the purpose of providing food items to meet projected meal requirements
• Performs all other duties and participates in meetings and in-service offerings as required for the purpose of keeping abreast of current information in this field
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies

Essential Job Requirements - Qualifications

• Experience Required:
  • Prior job related experience in food preparation, serving and basic kitchen activities
• Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:
  • Skills to perform basic arithmetic calculations, adjust recipes to various quantity demands, operate and care for institutional kitchen equipment, and computer skills
• Knowledge of modern methods of food preparation, health codes and sanitation principles, and nutritional and safety requirements
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods, understand and carry out oral and written instructions, supervise students, and work as a team member with students and co-workers. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling, balancing, stooping, reaching/handling/finger dexterity, talking/hearing conversations and other sounds (potential hazards), visual acuity/depth perception/visual accommodation
• Education Required:
  • High school diploma and/or equivalent; prior job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility
• Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required