General - Child Nutrition

Job Title: Child Nutrition Worker

Reports to: Cafeteria Manager

Dept./School: Child Nutrition/Assigned Campus

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt / 176 Days

Salary calculations will be commensurate with job experience.

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/Abilities:

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

1. Prepare quality food according to a planned menu of tested and uniform recipes.

2. Serve food according to meal schedules, departmental policies, and procedures, and practice and promote portion control and proper use of leftovers.

3. Store and handle food items and supplies safely and according to established procedures. Maintain a clean and organized storage area.

Safety and Sanitation

4. Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety standards, and follow established procedures to meet high standards of cleanliness, health, and safety.

5. Keep garbage collection containers and areas neat and sanitary.

6. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.

7. Maintain personal appearance and hygiene.

Other

8. Handle and record cashier functions accurately.

9. Help record food requisitions and order necessary supplies.

10. Maintain daily food preparation records.

11. Promote teamwork and interaction with fellow staff members.

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 (15-44 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

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an

exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Midway Independent School District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status or on any other basis prohibited by law. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant's job qualifications, experience, and abilities. The Title IX Coordinator for Midway ISD is Mary Lou Glaesmann, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, 13885 Woodway Drive, Woodway, Texas 76712. Contact phone number is 254-761-5610.