Nutrition Services Helper at Fairfax Elementary School District

• 6  hours per day
• 6:30 AM - 1:00 PM

JOB SUMMARY:
Prepares and assists in all food preparation, main dish, sandwiches, salads, desserts and other foods. Prepares and assists in setting up and serving all meals. Assists in cleaning, storing and receiving cafeteria equipment, food and supplies. Assists in maintenance and operation of cafeteria equipment. Attends training and in-service sessions as required.

• 182 work days contracted.
• 3.5 to 6 hours per day, five (5) days per week, according to current school schedules.
• Classified Salary Schedule

• Basic kitchen and food serving utensils and equipment;
• Basic methods of food preparations including salads, sandwiches and simple deserts;
• Proper portion control;
• Proper methods of food handling and food storage;
• Proper use, care and maintenance of equipment;
• Basic cleaning methods and procedures
• Safety and sanitation procedures

Ability to:

• Meet the physical requirements necessary to safety and effectively perform the assigned duties
•  Follow oral and written directions;

• Follow standardized recipes and production records;
• Operate all kitchen equipment;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties;
• Comply with appropriate cleanliness standards, health and dress codes.
• Pass the Pre-Employment Physical.
• TB clearance.
• Fingerprint clearance.

Experience:

• Experience working in food preparation preferred.

• High School diploma or equivalent to completion of Twelfth Grade. Pass required test.
• Food Safety Certificate desirable.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION:

• Assists in the preparation of all foods such as sandwiches, salads, salad dressings, entrees, and desserts;
• Portions food into individual servings per established guidelines;
• Sets up serving counters and tables with food items and supplies and assists in the serving of foods to students and facility;
• Serve lunches to students and adults;
• Cleans serving counters, food containers, and other equipment and disposes of refuse to meet health code regulations;
• Washes trays, plates, utensils, and other serving equipment;
• Stores dishes, trays, pots and pans, utensils, food items, kitchen equipment, and disposes of refuse;
• Packages and stores leftovers;
• Assists other food service employees as needed to ensure that food is prepared on time and in a safe and sanitary manner;
• Counts a variety of food items and maintains accurate records of quantities received, sold, left over, etc.;
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Nutrition Services;

OTHER RELATED FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION:

•  Other related duties as assigned.