Nutrition Services Helper

Washington Elementary School District 6Nutrition Services - Phoenix, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 3577324

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 13, 2024 6:00 AM (UTC)

Job Description Pay Grade: Non Exempt Salary Schedule (Grade D)

Department: Nutrition Services

Accountable To: Nutrition Services Manager

FLSA Status: Non - Exempt

Creation/Revision Date: July 10, 2019

Summary: Under direct supervision, incumbent(s) assists with the food preparation, prepares and cleans the kitchen, serves meals appropriately, and assists with the inventory and the point of sales.

Essential Functions

• Assists in food preparation to include, but not limited to, breakfast, lunch, field trips, and food bars. Follows recipes and measures required amounts of food and ingredients. Determines the appropriate equipment and appliances to use.
• Performs cleanup to include, but not limited to, dishwashing, cleaning tables and preparation areas, cleaning equipment and appliances, taking apart and reassembling equipment, and disposing of unsalvageable food and removing garbage from the kitchen.
• Serves food including arranging food on trays, keeping food at appropriate temperatures, and apportioning serving sizes based on the requirements determined by the National School Meal Program.
• Assists the food service clerks by operating the Point of Sale terminal, counting and distributing money, and preparing the daily deposits.
• Assists food service managers in various tasks such as taking inventory, placing food and non-food item orders, and checking in and storing orders.Actively participates in professional development activities that are provided by the District and/or by professional development organizations.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Required Qualifications To be eligible for this position, an applicant must meet the following required qualifications. Verification of these required qualifications is necessary.

• Valid food handler’s license within thirty days of hire.
• Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC).

Preferred Qualifications It is preferred that applicant possesses the following preferred qualifications; however, the following qualifications are not required to be eligible for this position.

• High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) prior to being hired;
• One year of food service experience;
• Proficiency in English and Spanish language.

Knowledge And Skills Required To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications for this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills required, but not limited to, for this position include:

• Knowing appropriate food preparation techniques;
• Understanding use and care of food service equipment;
• Computing basic mathematics including money and food measurement conversions;
• Knowing National school meal requirements;
• Knowing food safety and HACCP procedures;
• Engaging and encouraging communication skills while interacting with supervisors, staff, students, etc. to exchange information.

Physical Requirements The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance.

The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions The working environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather) and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; extreme cold (non-weather); extreme heat (non-weather) and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places and outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

The Washington Elementary School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Washington Elementary School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students. For information regarding discrimination grievance or complaint procedures contact the Executive Director for Human Resources at 602.347.2801. Position Type: Full & Part-time

Salary: $15.15 to $17.12 Per Hour

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Lydia Garcia
• 4650 W Sweetwater Ave
• Glendale, Arizona 85304
• Phone: 602-347-2622
• Email: [email protected]

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