Child Nutrition Assistant Substitute 2024-25

Mountain View Whisman School District Human Resources Department Job Title: Child Nutrition Assistant I (formerly Food Service Assistant I) Classification: 1 Date Revised: 090210 Employment contingent upon background check and Post-Offer Pre-Employment Physical (POPP) Position Description The Child Nutrition Assistant I, under direct supervision, performs general duties in a kitchen, snack bar, or receiving school. EducationExperience * High school diploma or equivalent combination of training and experience. Certification by California Food Services Association (CSFSA) may be substituted for educational requirements. SkillsAbilities * Understand and follow verbal and written directions * Operate common food service appliances * Ability to learn simple cooking and baking skills * Read and communicate at a level sufficient to fulfill the duties being performed * Accept money, make change, and maintain accurate records of same * Maintain cooperative working relationships * Prepare high quality food appropriate to the needs of children * Keep routine records and reports * Exhibit manual dexterity and perform moderately heavy manual tasks * Attend relevant training classes and workshops * Ability to operate food service related computers and software, e.g., meal tracker within 90 days of hire * Possess interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy * Possess ServeSafe Certifications or attend required training Knowledge * Of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary * Of methods of preparing, cooking and baking a wide variety of foods in large quantities * Of care and use of standard food service appliances * Of basic math and reading skills needed to complete required duties * Of sanitation and safety procedures related to food preparation, serving and storage Examples of Duties & Responsibilities * Prepares, packages and serves food * Washes dishes * Replenishes food and condiments as needed for site * Operates dishwasher * Responsible for the cleanliness of work area following each task * Assists in requisitioning, receiving, and storing of food and supplies * Assists in maintaining proper care of equipment and sanitation of the kitchen * Assists with inventory * Acts as cashier in cafeteria or at receiving school; records lunch counts; prepares daily cash report * Collects and counts money and prepares daily bank deposit slip and daily computer reports * Screens student applications for FreeReduced; send forms to Central kitchen account clerk for processing * Heats and serves pre-packed lunches * Monitors student meal accounts and prepares report of negative andor low balances for student meal accounts * Records lunch counts, prepares daily cash report * Performs other related duties as assigned Physical Demands Hearing and speaking to exchange information and seeing to read reports and verify accuracy; standing for extended periods of time; walking; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer and related equipment; lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling moderately heavy objects as assigned by position; reaching overhead, above shoulders and horizontally; bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching; seeing to monitor food quality and quantity. Supervised by: Child Nutrition Manager andor Chief Business Officer Evaluated by: Child Nutrition Manager andor Chief Business Officer Requirements Qualifications Requirements Qualifications

Created: 2024-11-05