Child Nutrition Custodian

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED. Associate's Degree preferred

• General knowledge and experience of building cleaning practices, supplies, and equipment and the ability to use them economically and efficiently

• Valid TB test and health examination issued by the local county board of health of health or recognized medical authority

• Valid North Carolina Driver's License

• ServSafe or Safe Plate certification

• Basic computer and cashiering skills

Supervises:

• None

Essential Job Functions:

• Follows procedures in food preparation, food storage, use and care of equipment, and personal habits to assure that sanitation standards are met as required by the Child

• Nutrition Services Office and North Carolina Department of Health

• Stocks food in stockroom and cold storage, rotating to accomplish first in first out

• Disposes of trash from dish room, kitchen and dining room areas

• Breaks cardboard boxes down and disposes using recycle bin if available

• Cleans assigned work area to include but not limited to cleaning walls, walk in freezer, walk-in refrigerator, dish machine, trash cans, dining room, loading dock and mop room

• Sweeps, mops, vacuums, strips, waxes, and buffs floor surfaces

• Maintains required forms and records as assigned by the manager

• Attends job related training classes and workshops

• Cleans kitchen equipment

• Cleans and sanitizes waste baskets

• Responds to after hour emergencies and works over as needed

• Assumes and performs all other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned to the position by law, by the Child Nutrition Director, by the Superintendent, and by rules and regulations of the Department of Public Instruction, the State Board of Education, and the

• USDA Food and Nutrition Service

Physical and Cognitive Requirements:

The major physical and cognitive requirements listed below are applicable to the Child Nutrition Custodian job classification within the Child Nutrition Department of Hoke County Schools. Work in this classification is considered heavy physical work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally and up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Must be able to:

• Stand for six continuous hours

• Stoop, squat, kneel and/or bend in a manner that allows the palms to touch the floor (as in cleaning of baseboards, equipment, etc.)

• Bend from a standing position in a manner that allows the palms to touch the knees (as in washing pots and pans in deep sinks and cleaning milk boxes)

• Bend from the waist in a standing position with arms outstretched for an extended period of time (as in service of food)

• Twist, turn, and/or stretch from side to side that allows the shoulders to be perpendicular to the hips (as in mopping, sweeping, stocking shelves, removing food from ovens, etc.)

• Lift, carry, and/or support 30 pounds from shoulder level to above the head (as in placing food in ovens, freezers, stockroom shelves, etc.)

• Perform duties requiring non-repetitive motions with hands and wrists (as in slicing, dicing, washing, counting money, writing, scrubbing, scraping, etc.)

• Stock, wash, prepare, serve and handle all types of foods (be aware that some food allergies can be worsened by exposure to menu items containing those foods)

• Work with caustic and non-caustic chemicals (be aware that skin allergies and sensitivities can be worsened by exposure to some cleaning chemicals; be aware that some breathing difficulties, such as asthma or emphysema , can be worsened by exposure to cleaning chemicals; rubber gloves and plastic serving gloves are available)

• Work in very hot, humid environment (no air conditioning)

• Maintain high standards of personal cleanliness

• Learn food preparation, serving and clean-up procedures

• Learn sound sanitation principles

• Understand and follow oral and written directions

• Read and follow recipes and adjust amounts as needed

• Learn foods, equipment and techniques used in food preparation, service and clean-up

• Read, write and utilize basic math skills (multiplication, division, fractions and decimals)

• Use or learn basic computer skills

• Obtain ServSafe certification or related sanitation certification

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.