Child Nutrition Worker

To assist in serving students attractive and nutritious meals in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness and warmth.

Days 184

Pay Grade 1

Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and serve food according to established procedures and methods.
• Use and care for equipment properly.
• Apply the rules of safety and sanitation to insure care in food handling, safety in work, and reduction of accidents.
• Assist in assigned clean-up operations following food preparation or a serving period.
• Capable of lifting forty (40) pounds.
• Meet requirements established by the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and Summer Feeding Program.
• Perform other duties and assignments assigned by the cafeteria manager.

Qualifications:

• Food Service Experience Required
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Read and Speak English Required
• Basic Math Skills
• Demonstrates good personal appearance and cleanliness in work habits
• Deer Park ISD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Deer Park ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law
• Fingerprinting is required of all candidates per Texas Education Code
• Such additional qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Tools/Equipment Used: Uses large and small kitchen equipment to include electric slicer, mixer, pressure steamer, deep-fat fryer, and sharp cutting tools; ovens; dishwasher; and food and utility carts
• Posture/Motion/Environment: Continual standing, walking, pushing, and pulling; frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, and climbing (ladder); moderate lifting and carrying; moderate exposure to extreme hot and/or cold temperatures. Able to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Mental Demands: Understands verbal instructions