School Nutrition Worker - Full-time

pstrongJob Description:/strong/p pPrepare and serve the appropriate quantities of food to meet menu requirements.nbsp; Maintains high standards in food production, sanitation, and safety practices.nbsp; The food service employee is responsible for the efficient operation of his/her assigned area.nbsp; The food service employee must uphold the policies and standards of the School Nutrition Department.nbsp;/p pnbsp;/p pnbsp;/p pnbsp;/p pstrongHours Per Day:/strongnbsp; 6.5/p pnbsp;/p pstrongSalary Range:/strong/p pMinimum:nbsp; $11.85/hour (25-26 salary schedule)/p pSalary commensurate with related experience/p pnbsp;/p pspan style="text-decoration: underline;"strongQualifications/strong/span/p pnbsp;/p pstrongEducation/Certification:/strong/p pnbsp;/p pHigh School Diploma or equivalent preferred/p pTexas Food Handlerrsquo;s Certificate required/p pnbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;/p pstrongSpecial Knowledge/Skills:/strong/p pnbsp;/p pAbility to work tactfully and pleasantly with people/p pAbility to read, write and understand verbal and written instructions/p pDemonstrate professional appearance and cleanliness in work habits/p pAbility to coordinate and produce work in allotted time/p pAbility to handle money efficiently and perform basic mathematical calculations/p pPositive attitude toward work and other school personnel/p pAbility to operate large and small kitchen equipment and tools/p pAbility to lift up to 50 pounds./p pMust be able to work in cold or below zero environment for short periods of time/p pMust be able to work in a hot and humid environmentnbsp;/p pnbsp;/p pstrongExperience:/strongnbsp;/p p3 months of institutional or retail food service preparation preferred/p pnbsp;/p pspan style="text-decoration: underline;"strongMajor Responsibilities and Duties/strong/span/p pnbsp;/p pstrongFood Preparation and Serving:/strong/p ol liPrepare quality food according to a planned menu of tested, uniform recipes./li liMaintain proper storage and care of food items and supplies./li liPerform cashiering duties as assigned./li liDemonstrate knowledge and follow care and use of equipment./li liMeet all scheduled meal times, portions, and serve the food per policy and procedures./li /ol pstrongSafety and Sanitation:/strong/p ol start="6" liMaintain sanitary work conditions to eliminate cross-contamination./li liPerform cleaning tasks as assigned./li liAssist in maintaining adequate health requirements in the cafeteria that meet or exceed all local, state, and national regulations./li liMaintain proper temperature of all food items according to HACCP regulations and log them on a daily basis./li liEnforce standards of cleanliness, health, and safety./li liMaintain professional appearance and hygiene./li /ol pstrongOther Job Functions:/strong/p ol start="12" liPromote teamwork and cooperation with coworkers and supervisors./li liMaintain confidentiality in all matters related to students and coworkers./li liParticipate in meetings and training sessions as scheduled./li liComplete other tasks as assigned./li /ol pstrongEquipment Used:/strong/p pAble to use all kitchen equipment and computers/p pnbsp;/p pspan style="text-decoration: underline;"strongWorking Conditions/strong/span/p pnbsp;/p pstrongMental Conditions/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:/strong/p pnbsp;/p pContinual standing, walking, pushing and pulling; frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, and climbing (ladder), frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds; exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures.nbsp; Maintains emotional control under stress.nbsp;/p pnbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;/p pstrongEnvironment:/strong/p pnbsp;/p pModerate to heavy exposure to hot and cold temperatures, steam and wet floors and cleaning chemicals./p pstrongnbsp;/strong/p