Location(s) to be determined

.53 FTE / 4.25 hrs per day 

Position Start Date:  As soon as hired 

 

TITLE:  Nutrition Services I — Elementary, Middle and High School

        

REPORTS TO:    Nutrition Services Supervisor and Nutrition Services Kitchen Manager when Applicable

 

PURPOSE

 

Responsible for day to day performance of tasks required to provide Nutrition Services programs to a school population. Provide assistance in schools to plan, prepare and serve nutritious meals to students and staff in a sanitary, efficient and friendly environment.  Assist in maintaining accurate accountability. 

 

This is the entry level class within the Nutrition Services series.  Positions at this level typically perform similar duties as the Food Service II, but are not expected to perform with the same independence, judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making on matters relating to established procedures and methods and are also distinguished by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series.

 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

 

Receives supervision from Nutrition Services Supervisor

May receive guidance and direction from Kitchen Manager, Lead and/or Food Service II.  Exercises no supervision.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

To perform successfully in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

 

• A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to lift 40 lbs
• Knowledge of methods of preparing, cooking, serving foods and proper nutrition
• Knowledge of and ability to operate equipment found in school kitchens
• Ability to supervise student helpers
•  Work well with and provide excellent customer service to students and staff
• Comprehend and follow written and oral instructions and complete work within established time lines
• Possess a valid Food Handlers’ Card
• Ability to perform basic technology skills

 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

 

• Assist with orders, check in and proper storage of food and supplies
• Perform routine preparation duties and serving of food
• Maintain clean, sanitized and orderly equipment, dishes and facility
• Operate mixing, grating, slicing, dishwashing machines and other kitchen equipment
• Assist in supervising student helpers
• Perform and assist cashiering duties, deposits and accounting of all received money
• Perform and assist with the full routine of computerized meal records program
• Maintain professional competence through reading, participation in in-service education activities, workshops, seminars and conferences

 

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an inclusive list of all of the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position.  While it is intended to accurately reflect the position’s activities and requirements, the administration reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary that still reflect the essential functions of the department.

 

WORKPLACE EXPECTATIONS

 

• Work effectively with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds
• Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean and appropriate manner for the assignment and work setting
• Abide by Washington County Health Department/ Food Safety Dress and Regulations
• Have regular and punctual attendance
•   Confer regularly with immediate supervisor and work under direction of Kitchen Manager or Lead
• Follow all district policies, work procedures and reasonable requests by proper authority
•  Maintain the integrity of confidential information relating to a student, family, colleague or district patron

 

EVALUATION

 

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Sherwood School District 88J and Oregon School Employees Association Chapter #103.

 

ADA REQUIREMENTS FOR ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

• The employee is regularly required to talk or hear
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, feel, slice, stir, and reach with hands and arms, climb up and down step stool, bend under  tables, twist from the waist, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• This position entails sitting/standing at a workstation 2-3 hours a day