Kelso School District Kelso , WA 98626
Posted 2 months ago
Position Type:
Classified/Nutrition Services
Date Posted:
4/11/2024
Location:
Nutrition Services
Closing Date:
Until Filled
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Location: Kelso High School
Position Details: 3.0 hrs/day; 192 days/year 09:30am
Pay Range: PSE 1 Salary Schedule
Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance in accordance with the School Employee Benefits Board rules and regulations. Information about benefits offered can be found HERE. Paid time off and other benefits are offered in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Public School Employees of Kelso Chapter #1 found HERE.
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JOB SUMMARY:
The job of "Nutrition Services Helper/Cashier" is done for the purpose/s of preparing and distributing food items for consumption by students and school personnel and maintaining facilities in a sanitary condition and securing funds for daily meal transactions; depositing funds and balancing accounts and adhering to accounting practices for monies handled.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Upholds board policies and follows administrative procedures
Cleans utensils, equipment and the storage, food preparation and serving areas for the purpose of maintaining sanitary conditions
Ensures foods reach and maintain proper temperatures and are entered into log book for the purpose of meeting mandated food safety requirements and for the safety of our students and staff
Estimates food preparation amounts for the purpose of meeting projected meal requirements and minimizing waste
Inspects one or more items of food and/or supplies for the purpose of verifying quantity and specifications of orders and/or complying with mandated health requirements
Prepares documentation for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information
Prepares food and beverage items for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements and projected meal requirements
Responds to inquiries of students, staff and the public for the purpose of providing information and/or direction regarding the type and/or cost of meals
Reports equipment malfunctions for the purpose of maintaining equipment in safe working order
Reports any accidents or injuries immediately to the Food Services Manager for the purpose of maintaining a safe work environment
Serves one or more items of foods for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements and/or requests of students and school personnel
Stocks food, condiments and supplies for the purpose of maintaining adequate quantities and security of items
Collects payments (e.g. cash or checks) for the purpose of completing meal transactions
Files records and keeps accurate account of information for the purpose of federal and state reporting
Reconciles transactions for the purpose of balancing accounts and adhering to accounting practices
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
Bakes one or more items of baked goods for the purpose of providing food items to meet projected meal requirements
Performs all other duties and participates in meetings and in-service offerings as required for the purpose of keeping abreast of current information in this field
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies
QUALIFICATIONS:
Prior job related experience in food preparation, serving and basic kitchen activities
Demonstrated skills to perform basic arithmetic calculations, adjust recipes to various quantity demands, operate and care for institutional kitchen equipment, and computer skills
Knowledge of modern methods of food preparation, health codes and sanitation principles, and nutritional and safety requirements
Knowledge of basic cash handling procedures, health codes and sanitation principles
Ability to stand for prolonged periods, understand and carry out oral and written instructions, supervise students, and work as a team member with students and co-workers. Significant physical abilities include: lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling, balancing, stooping, reaching/handling/finger dexterity, talking/hearing conversations and other sounds (potential hazards); visual acuity/depth perception/visual accommodation
Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required:
Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.
Other Specialisted Requirements:
Appropriate Food Handler Permit required.
A neat, clean personal appearance and appropriate attire is expected. Must have regular and consistent attendance
EDUCATION:
RESPONSIBLE TO:
BARGAINING UNIT AFFILIATION:
Kelso School District #458 complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code. The following employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Holly Budge, Director of Human Resources, the school district's Title VII Officer and ADA Coordinator. People of disability may request reasonable accommodation in the hiring process by contacting, Holly Budge, Director of Human Resources, 601 Crawford Street, Kelso, WA 98626 or (360) 501-1924.
Inquiries regarding compliance procedures regarding students may be directed to Gunnar Guttormsen, Director of Student Services, the school district's Title IX & Section 504 Coordinator, 601 Crawford Street, Kelso, WA 98626 (360) 501-1900.
KELSO SCHOOL DISTRICT IS A DRUG AND TOBACCO-FREE WORKPLACE
SUMMARY HELPER TRAIT ANALYSIS REPORT
IDENTIFYING INFORMATION:
Job Title: Nutrition Services Helper
SUMMARY OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS RATINGS
The following analysis entails an evaluation of the "Physical Demands" factors of the job as it exists. This method provides a basis for permitting modification to fit the capabilities and needs of workers with disabilities.
Rating Symbol Key:
NP = Not Present
O = Occasionally
F = Frequently
C = Constantly
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
1.STRENGTH:
A. Standing 45%
Walking 45%
Sitting 10%
B. Lifting C 50 lbs.
Carrying C 50 lbs.
Pushing C 50 lbs.
Pulling C 50 lbs.
2.CLIMBING O
BALANCING C
3.STOOPING F
KNEELING O
CROUCHING O
CRAWLING NP
4.REACHING C
HANDLING C
FINGERING F
FEELING NP
5.TALKING:
Ordinary C
Other C
HEARING:
Conversations C
Other Sounds F
6.SEEING
Acuity, Near C
Acuity, Far O
Depth Perception F
Accommodation F
Color Vision NP
Field of Vision O
7.PHYSICAL DEMANDS RATING SUMMARY: Heavy Work: (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
(DOL Physical Demand Categories 1 to 6 are very significant to the customary performance of the job if contained in parenthesis)
8.PHYSICAL DEMAND COMMENTS: Examples of lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling are sack of flour, case of soft drinks, trays, cart, hand truck, balancing is wet, slippery floors, stooping is low rack, oven, reaching/handling/fingering are dishes, spoons, food, cash, hearing normal conversation and other sounds, visual acuity serving, preparing food.
SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS RATINGS
The following analysis represents evaluation of the surroundings in which the job is performed. Environmental Conditions must by definition be specific and related to the job.
Key to Environmental Factors Rating:
NP = Not Present in the Job Environment
S = Seldom Involved
O = Occasionally Involved
F = Frequently Involved
C = Constantly Involved
1.ENVIRONMENT:
Inside 80% Outside 20%
Comments Regarding "Inside/Outside work site location" = Primary activity of job performed inside
2.EXTREME COLD O
Comments Regarding "Extreme Cold" = Walk-in freezer/coolers
3.EXTREME HEAT F
Comments Regarding "Extreme Heat" = Stoves, ovens, fryers
4.WET/HUMID C
Comments Regarding "Wet and/or Humid Conditions" = Washing dishes/pans/hands
5.NOISE (IN DECIBELS) 80 decibels
VIBRATION O
Comments Regarding "Noise" = Mixers, pots and pans banging
Comments Regarding "Vibrations" = Mixers
6.HAZARDS:
Mechanical O
Explosives NP
Electrical S
Radiant Energy O
Burns F
Other Hazard/s F
Comments Regarding "Mechanical Hazards" = Mixers, slicers, oven doors, knives
Comments Regarding "Electrical Hazards" = Electrical appliances
Comments Regarding "Radiant Energy Hazards" = Ovens
Comments Regarding "Burn Hazards" = Oven, steam tables, hot pans
Comments Regarding "Other Hazardous Conditions" = Wet surfaces (slipping)
7.ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS:
Fumes F
Mists F
Odors O
Gases NP
Dusts O
Poor Ventilation O
Other Atmospheric Hazards NP
Comments Regarding "Fume Exposure" = Solvents, ovens
Comments Regarding "Odor Exposure" = Oven cleaners, bleach, cleaners
Comments Regarding "Dust Exposure" = Flour, pollen
Comments Regarding "Poor Ventilation Conditions" = A problem if window is closed or fan is off
8.PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
9.E. C. SUMMARY: Inside and Outside Work 2 (3) (4) 5 (6) (7)
Numbers encircled by () indicate significant involvement of factors enumerated and rated above.
Kelso School District