Part-Time General Nutrition Worker at Appoquinimink School District in Odessa, DE

Job description

Part-Time General Nutrition Worker Reports to: Directly responsible to School Nutrition Services Manager and/or Assistant Manager and District School Nutrition Services Supervisor and/or School Nutrition Services Operations Specialist, if assigned. SUPERVISES: No One POSITION OVERVIEW Under direction of the School Nutrition Services Manager and/or Assistant Manager, the School Nutrition General Worker participates in food preparation in any area, serving of food, setting up counters, cashiering (if assigned by immediate supervisor), food temperature monitoring, operating dish machine, and clean-up of kitchen facilities and serving area. Organizes and sets up equipment and workstations. Performs duties following health, food service, government, and other regulations. Demonstrates proper cleaning and equipment operation skills. SALARY RANGE The salary range for this role can be found in the provided link: Salary Scales ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed in relation to the position. This is not a comprehensive listing of all the responsibilities or tasks; other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate: Shall work in area assigned by School Nutrition Services Manager or Assistant Manager. Shall be responsible for proper use, operation, and cleanliness of dishwashing equipment. Shall accept alternating assignments in preparation area, on the serving line, in the dish room, and, if directed by the School Nutrition Services Manager or Assistant Manager, on the cash register and/or computer (as required by assigned school's use of the POS Revenue Control Systems.) Shall keep work and service areas and equipment clean and sanitary and avoid backlog of unwashed areas, equipment and utensils. Shall sweep and mop the floor in kitchen preparation area. If assigned, shall assume responsibility for food temperature monitoring and appropriate corrective action(s) needed through use of the Smart Temps system. Shall receive, issue and store School Nutrition Services food and supplies, as directed. Shall observe areas where help is needed and do whatever is needed to expedite work. Shall cooperate willingly and follow instructions. Shall display to students, faculty, staff and co-workers an attitude of accommodation and cooperation. Shall follow all food safety and sanitation regulations as outlined in the District HACCP guidelines. Demonstrates understanding of the USDA Professional Standards requirements for this position and acquires the appropriate annual professional training to meet this standard. Shall perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as needed or as School Nutrition Services Manager or Assistant Manager may assign. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Below are the qualifications for this position: Able to follow verbal and written instructions, observe and take initiative where help is needed. Cooperative attitude in working with students, school personnel, co-workers, management and administration. Personal cleanliness and knowledge of sanitation principles as related to food preparation. Knowledge of or willingness to learn the operation of kitchen equipment. Must be able to stand and work continuously for the duration of scheduled shift. Possess the physical ability to perform the above responsibilities. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this position: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain skills. Ability to perform work requiring sustained moderate physical effort, operation of