Child Nutrition Assistant-Part Time #000557

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.

• Some experience in quantity food preparation is preferred.

Nature of Work

Under supervision, performs all tasks in the cafeteria pertaining to food preparation, serving, and cleanup.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Some knowledge of food preparation and serving practices.

• Some knowledge of safety and sanitation standards.

• Some knowledge of simple arithmetic.

• Skill in use of kitchen utensils and equipment.

• Ability to perceive size and serve standard portions.

• Ability to complete required reports.

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

• Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in applying standards to a variety of work situations.

• Ability to exercise tact and courtesy in contact with parents/guardians or students and with school personnel.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

Essential Job Functions:

• Read simple recipes and directions for quantity and follows directions.

• Gathers items as directed by recipe.

• Weighs and measures designated ingredients.

• Stores food and equipment in specified locations.

• Mixes and stirs ingredients.

• Slices and chops food.

• Adds garnishes to food.

• Places food in proper place on serving line.

• Proportions and serves foods on serving line.

• Follow items outlined in the "Child Nutrition Employees Duties, Responsibilities and Dress Code".

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.