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School Nutrition Food Assistant

Employer
Clarke County School District
Location
Athens, GA, US
Salary
Competitive

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Job Details

Overall Purpose
The job of School Nutrition Food Service Assistant is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the food service activities at assigned location with specific responsibilities for preparing and serving food items to students and/or school personnel; and maintaining food service facilities in a safe and sanitary condition.

Direct Supervisor
School Nutrition Manager

Essential Functions
  • Attends unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.
  • Cleans utensils, equipment, storage areas, food preparation areas, and serving areas for the purpose of maintaining required sanitary conditions.
  • Maintains a sanitary work environment for the purpose of complying with food, safety, and sanitation standards.
  • Maintains quality standards for the presentation and service of food for the purpose of serving meals to students and staff in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Monitors students' food choices for the purpose of ensuring compliance with USDA nutrition guidelines.
  • Portions and serves food incompliance with serving size requirements and restocks the serving line during meal service for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements of students.
  • Reports equipment malfunctions for the purpose of notifying supervisor of need for repair and/or replacement.
  • Records and maintains accurate and complete meal production records and food temperature logs.
  • Operates a variety of standard instructional kitchen equipment.
  • Assists with recycling and emptying refuse as needed in the kitchen.
  • Assists with receiving and stocking food and supplies using proper methods of storage.
  • Records prepared menu items, quantities of ingredients used, and leftovers on daily work production records.
  • Stores food using proper safety and sanitation procedures.

Marginal Functions
  • Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Competencies
  • Skills-based Competencies
Required to perform multiple tasks using existing skills. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; and operating equipment found in a commercial kitchen.
  • Knowledge-based Competencies
Required to perform basic math; read and follow instructions; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: safety practices and procedures; safe lifting procedures; food preparation and handling; Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) sanitation practices; and USDA meal pattern requirements.

  • Ability-based Competencies
Required to schedule activities; collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals; work with specific, job-related data; and utilize job related equipment. Some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: working as part of a team; and working with interruptions.

Requirements
High school diploma or GED equivalent

Physical Requirements
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: lifting (up to 50 pounds), carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. This job requires exposure to changes in room temperatures.

Generally the job requires 5% sitting, 20% walking, and 75% standing.

Continuing Education/Training
Annual USDA professional standards
Annual in-service training

Clearances
Criminal Justice Fingerprint
Background Clearance

Fair Labor Standards Act
Non-Exempt

Company

Our Vision: Building a culture of high expectations and equity in which all students grow
academically and socially to improve our community and our world.


Our Mission: The Clarke County School District is an ambitious community of learners in a diverse and culturally rich county. We are committed to equity and excellence through the implementation of rigorous standards in a safe and supportive environment — on every campus, in every classroom and for every child.

Our Core Beliefs: Public education is central to our democracy. To fulfill the promise of public education, the Clarke County School District has a fundamental set of beliefs that serves as a lens through which every decision is made and every action is taken.These beliefs are the backbone of our organization. CCSD believes that:

Equity, access and progress towards excellence are basic rights that must be afforded to every individual in our system.

Mission-driven, diverse and creative staff make the critical difference in student achievement, and they must be successfully recruited and retained.

Students, families, staff and the broader community benefit mutually from active engagement with one another.

Safe, nurturing and well-maintained schools/campuses are required for optimal learning.

Company info
Website
Telephone
706-546-7721
Location
595 Prince Avenue
Athens
GA
30601
US

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