2020-2021 School Year

8.0 Hr. Hours:  6:00 am - 2:00 pm 180 Day Contract

QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or equivalent; Minimum of three years experience in a school
child nutrition program at the kitchen level Show high aptitudes toward personnel selection and training.
Can deal with people at all levels of employment Has ability to project both quantity and quality food
production with emphasis on the nutritional programs education values Has innovative qualities of
creativity and imagination in child nutrition areas 2 hours of annual continuing education/training
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Manages a school child nutrition program according to school board policies, procedures and
methods and State and USDA requirements.
2. Promotes and provides nutrition education.
3. Supervises and instructs child nutrition personnel assigned to her site.
4. Maintains high standards of food preparation and service. Takes pride in appearance and taste of food
prepared and the way the kitchen looks.
5. Instructs kitchen personnel in the safe, proper and efficient use of all kitchen equipment related to their
tasks.
6. Responsible for total production of food items emphasizing a high degree of quality as well as
quantity. Teach the necessity of effective portion and cost control. Adjust recipes for quantity as necessary.
Keep all necessary records up to date.
7. Monitors HACCP process, insuring products meet codes when being received in, stored, cooked,
served out, and cooled down. Will check all orders for accuracy and quality - report any noted
discrepancies to child nutrition office.
8. Complies with all State, county and local health regulations - posts a complete cleaning
schedule for cafeteria and makes sure it is followed.
9. Orders all items needed weekly per menu being careful not to over or under-stock and using
oldest products first.
10. Is responsible for accurate inventories, logs, reports, and freezer/refrigerator temperature checks as
required.
11. Follows established menus and recipes and utilizes all USDA commodities to the fullest
expectation. Is responsible for the security and safety of all food items through proper lock up and storage
each day.
12. Immediately reports to Director of Child Nutrition any problems or accidents occurring in the kitchen or
cafeteria premises.
13. Uses creative ideas such as decorations for special events, bulletin boards, pictures, posters, etc.
14. Keeps Director of Child Nutrition informed on all events that affect the cafeteria.
15. Works with other cafeteria managers on cutting down inventory towards end of year – sharing what
they can to prevent purchasing.
16. At regular intervals, looks at the program from the guests viewpoint. Plate waste is a factor not to be
overlooked.
17. Is responsible for maintaining standards constantly and consistently by training, developing
and controlling the staff. Encourages staff to become certified and participate in food service organization
and events.
18. Is professional with customers and parents, and works well with school staff – part of school team.
19. Always clean and neatly groomed as a person on the job. Wears proper well-fitting and clean
uniform; leather type shoes with non-skid soles; hair neatly arranged in hair net. No jewelry
except wedding rings and watches are to be worn.
20. Has the knowledge to perform any position in the child nutrition area at your site.
21. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
22. Abides by all district policies and state and federal laws.
PHYSICAL JOB DESCRIPTION:
1. Frequently bends, reaches above shoulder level and push, pull, and carries and/or lifts up to 35#
without assistance.
2. Occasionally climbs to a height of 2 feet and carry and/or lift more than 35# with help.
3. Wipes clean surfaces such as tables, counters, walls, and ceilings.
4. Serves on serving line from either end or center position. Hand dexterity both hands and side to
side movement.
5. Requires being around dangerous equipment related to Child Nutrition Industry.
6. Exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity.
7. Exposure to dust, fumes, and gasses.