School Nutrition Lead Assistant (4 hrs: 9:30am-1:30pm) at Mill Creek/Custodian (2 hr: 2pm-4pm) at Balls Creek

Catawba County Schools•Newton, NC

2d•$16 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of the cafeteria manager, this employee performs clerical work, operates a cash register and follows cash handling procedures, as well as prepares meals and other foodservice duties in a school cafeteria. Work involves operating a computer collecting, counting and recording fees received for purchase of meals and other food products, inputting data and generating computer reports, and participating in preparation of meals and other food. Employee will be required to work as a team with cleaning the kitchen and following/enforcing food safety practices daily. Under general supervision, performs a variety of general custodial and light groundskeeping work in the care and maintenance of assigned school buildings and other school system facilities. Work involves sweeping, mopping and using vacuum cleaners to clean floors; washing walls, woodwork and fixtures; and policing buildings to empty trash and pick up debris, etc. Reports to the school principal or assigned supervisor.

Requirements

A High School Diploma or GED.
One to two years of experience in the preparation of foods in an institutional setting or childcare preferred.
Two years of experience in custodial work or any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Requires light physical work.
Must be able to lift mail and boxes up to ten pounds.
Must be able to sit at a computer for extended periods of time.
Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information.
Requires the ability to read simple forms.
Requires the ability to prepare time sheets and supply requisitions using prescribed format.
Requires the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions.
Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in standard English.
Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas, to add, subtract, divide and multiply.
Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using a computer.
Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
Must be adaptable to performing under moderate levels of stress.
Requires the ability to talk, write and hear.
Ability to communicate in a pleasant, positive manner with students, staff, parents, and coworkers.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
Ability to read, understand and follow written work schedules written in English language.
Ability to set priorities and allocate time so that tasks are completed and deadlines are met in a timely manner.
Ability to select and organize materials needed to perform tasks and to return supplies to the proper storage places.
General knowledge of food preparation, standards of sanitation and safety, TPHC and HACCP procedures.
General knowledge of proper storage methods for various foods, supplies, and equipment.
General knowledge of how to operate and clean kitchen equipment.
General knowledge of the importance of using standardized recipes and ability to follow them.
Ability to exercise independent judgment, use initiative to resolve problems, and make improvements in the cafeteria operation.
Ability to read and follow standardized recipes and written instructions.
Ability to recognize meal components for meal eligibility.
Ability to learn USDA meal pattern and to respond to inquiries regarding food content particularly as it relates to meal pattern and food allergies.
Ability to properly clean and sanitize kitchen area, equipment, and utensils.
Ability to calculate recipe extensions, foods needed and used, ability to calculate correct change for a monetary transaction.
Ability to complete basic records such as temperature logs and production sheets.
Ability to record time worked using a computerized time management system.
Ability to use a computer quickly and precisely.
Ability to follow established policies and procedures.
General knowledge of the standard methods, materials and equipment employed in custodial work.
General knowledge of safety precautions and warning signals regarding school building equipment.
General understanding of the proper procedures for handling hazardous wastes and hazardous substances.
Some knowledge of cleaning procedures and the use of cleaning materials.
Ability to follow a written schedule.
Ability to follow instructions.
Ability to perform medium to heavy physical work.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in completing assignments.

Responsibilities

Ability to arrive early and stay late in the absence of the cafeteria manager.
Must be willing to operate super snack program with minimal supervision, if any.
Possesses the ability to operate breakfast and lunch meal services in the absence of the cafeteria manager.
Follows written and/or oral instructions provided by Cafeteria Manager.
Operates food service equipment assists customers, provides cleaning and sanitation.
Practices sound personal sanitation and safety.
Understand and follows the School Nutrition cash handling procedures and maintains accurate student files in the computer database, regarding payments and purchases.
Collects and records advanced payments for lunches and breakfasts, recording amount paid in accordance with established procedures to maintain accurate student files.
Counts money at end of day and prepares checks for deposit, prepares computer generated reports and deposit slips, and rolls loose coins; deposits money following established policies and procedures.
Prepares cooks and serves meals, and la-carte items, preparing entrees, vegetables and other side dishes according to standardized recipes; prepares meals for special diets according to recipes or other instructions provided.
Unpacks and carries canned and fresh fruits, meats, and vegetables from storage to the food preparation area; transports breads, rolls, desserts, and other items from oven to specified areas; prepares juice, coffee, tea, etc., and carries them to specified areas; transfers food items from cooking utensils to serving lines.
Assists in cleaning kitchen area, equipment and utensils to ensure that sanitation codes are maintained; may perform various housekeeping or janitorial duties in kitchen, such as sweeping and mopping floors; and in dining area, such as wiping or washing tables, chairs or benches.
May count physical inventory.
Attends workshops, classes, lectures, etc., as directed, to enhance and maintain knowledge of food services.
Performs other related duties assigned by the Cafeteria Manager or Area Supervisor.
Will be expected to obtain a bus licenses.
Performs light food preparation tasks such as washing fruits and vegetables, assembling and wrapping sandwiches, panning and re-heating food items, preparing tea, baking cookies, etc.
May serve food at serving line, as necessary, providing a la carte items as requested or meal plates; answers inquiries pertaining to food and meal content.
May open canned items, prepare condiment trays, fill drink glasses, place milk in coolers, place ice cream in open freezers, etc., as directed.
May put up stock after deliveries.
Performs minor clerical support activities.
Performs other related work as required.
May assist in taking monthly inventory.
All work should be done in accordance with established safety regulations.
Maintain established protocol in all areas of sanitation practices.
Follow cash handling procedures at all times
Performs minor or routine maintenance on appliances and equipment, as abilities allow.
Sweeps, mops, vacuums, shampoos, strips, waxes and buffs floor surfaces .
Cleans restroom areas and replenishes paper supplies, hand soap, hand sanitizer as necessary.
Cleans windows, walls, woodwork, blinds and light fixtures .
Dusts and cleans desks and other furniture .
Empties trash receptacles; deposits recyclable material in proper containers .
Inspects heating system and patrols buildings to inspect for safety or maintenance problems.
Sweeps sidewalks and walkways outside of buildings; polices grounds, picking up debris; shovels snow and/or applies de-icing compounds to walkways and driveways.
Disinfects high touched and widespread areas .