School Nutrition Assistant 4 Hours

School Nutrition Assistant

Purpose of the position: To prepare and serve food in accordance with government rules and regulations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Functions essential to attaining job objectives):

Strategic Goal Area I - Student Achievement

1. Serves students healthy meals on a daily basis in order to support student learning.

Strategic Goal Area II - Stakeholder Engagement and Loyalty

• Works under the direction of the School Nutrition Manager/Assistant Manager.
• Demonstrates the ability to work with the school community.

Strategic Goal Area III - Efficient and Effective Operational Processes

• Practices proper procedures in food preparation, use and care of equipment, and personal habits to assure that sanitation standards are met.
• Follows standards of safety in preparing, storing, and serving food.
• Participates in implementing promotions related to the program.

Strategic Goal Area IV - Continuous System and School Improvement

1. Attends job-related training classes and workshops (All employees must complete SL1 or O.N.E. class).

OTHER EXPECTATIONS

• Adhere to the Code of Ethics for Educators in Georgia
• Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance /timeliness
• Complete assignments and requirements on time and in compliance with directions
• Maintain accurate, complete, and appropriate records
• Maintain confidentiality of information and records for students and staff

JOB STANDARDS (Minimum qualifications needed to perform essential job functions):

• Ninth grade education or HSE.
• Able to read, write, and follow instructions.
• Able to lift 30 pound loads and stand on hard floor surfaces 6-7 hours per day.
• Practice good personal hygiene.

JOB LOCATION (Place(s) where work is performed):

Individual Schools

EQUIPMENT (Machines, devices, tools, etc., used in job performance): Cash register, Institutional Kitchen Equipment

CRITICAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE (Needed for this job specifically):

• Ability to measure and weigh ingredients.
• Ability to follow directions both orally and written.
• Ability to compute basic math.
• Ability to work well with people.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Name of evaluation instrument used for this job description:

School Nutrition Assistant Job Performance Evaluation