Cafeteria (630-2pm) Lovelady HS

Job Title : Child Nutrition Worker

Reports to : Cafeteria Manager

Dept. / School : Child Nutrition

Primary Purpose :

Work under moderate supervision to prepare and serve appropriate quantities of food to meet menu requirements. Maintain high standards of quality in food production sanitation and safety practices.

Qualifications :

Education / Certification :

None specified

Special Knowledge / Skills :

Ability to understand written and verbal food preparation and safety instructions

Working knowledge of kitchen equipment and food production procedures

Ability to operate large and small kitchen equipment and tools

Ability to perform basic math

Experience : None

Major Responsibilities and Duties :

Food Preparation and Serving

• Prepare quality food according to a planned menu of tested and uniform recipes.
• Serve food according to meal schedules departmental policies and procedures and practice and promote portion control and proper use of leftovers.
• Store and handle food items and supplies safely and according to established procedures. Maintain a clean and organized storage area.

Safety and Sanitation

Other

Supervisory Responsibilities :

None

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors :

Tools / Equipment Used : Standard large and small kitchen equipment and tools including electric slicer mixer pressure steamer deep-fat fryer sharp cutting tools stove oven dishwasher and food / utility cart

Posture : Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling / squatting bending / stoop pushing / pulling and twisting

Motion : Continual walking; frequent climbing (ladder) grasping / squeezing wrist flexion / extension reaching / overhead reaching

Lifting : Frequent moderate lifting and carrying (1544 pounds)

Environment : Work inside in commercial kitchen environment; exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures extreme humidity noise vibration microwaves biological hazards (bacteria mold fungi) chemical hazards (fumes vapors gases) electrical hazards; work with hands in water; work around machinery with moving parts; work on slippery surfaces

Mental Demands : Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1