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Weslaco, TX - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Job Title:Child Nutrition Worker Wage/Hour Status: Non Exempt

Reports to: Child Nutrition Program ManagerDate Revised: August 2022

Dept./School: Assigned Campus/Central Kitchen

Summary:

Work under moderate supervision to prepare and serve appropriate quantities of food to meet menu requirements. Maintain high standards of quality in food production sanitation and safety practices.


Qualifications/Education:

  • High School Diploma or GED preferred

Other Skills and Abilities:

  1. Ability to understand written and verbal food preparation and safety instructions
  2. Must be eligible to obtain a food handlers card.
  3. Working knowledge of kitchen equipment and food production procedures
  4. Ability to operate large and small kitchen equipment and tools
  5. Ability to perform basic math
  6. Ability to perform duties on a flex schedule upon approval by superintendent in response to pandemics natural disasters catastrophic events etc.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Food Preparation and Serving

  1. Prepare quality food according to a planned menu of tested and uniform recipes.
  2. Serve food according to meal schedules and student needs (e.g. regular food items special diets students with food allergies etc.. Food will be served in accordance to departmental policies and procedures and practice and promote portion control and proper use of leftovers.
  3. Store and handle food items and supplies safely and according to established procedures.
  4. Maintain a clean and organized storage area.

Safety and Sanitation

  1. Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety standards and follow established procedures to meet high standards of cleanliness health and safety.
  2. Cleans linens utensils equipment and storage food preparation and serving areas for the purpose of maintaining required sanitary conditions.
  3. Inspects food items and/or supplies for the purpose of verifying quantity quality and specifications of orders and/or complying with mandated health standards
  4. Follow temperature requirements and food spoilage guidelines and report areas of concern to manager.
  5. Keep garbage collection containers and areas neat and sanitary.
  6. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to manager.
  7. Maintain personal appearance and hygiene.

Other

  1. Performs functions of other CNP positions as requested by manager for the purpose of ensuring adequate staff coverage.
  2. Help record food requisitions and order necessary supplies.
  3. Maintain daily food preparation records.
  4. Promote teamwork and interaction with fellow staff members.
  5. Complete annual continuing education requirements in service trainings workshops etc.
  6. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
  7. Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Equipment Used:

Computer telephone printer copier fax machine calculator and other standard office equipment and peripherals. District vehicle. Standard large and small kitchen equipment and tools including electric slicer mixer pressure steamer deepfat fryer sharp cutting tools stove oven dishwasher and food/utility cart.

Working Conditions:

Occasional absences are understood but regular attendance is required. Frequent district wide travel is required. Employee may work prolonged or irregular hours. While performing the duties of this job continual walking frequent climbing (ladder) grasping/squeezing wrist flexion/extension overhead reaching prolonged standing frequent kneeling/squatting bending/stoop pushing/pulling and twisting is necessary. The employee must occasionally do lifting and carrying 1544 lbs.. Work inside in commercial kitchen environment; exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures extreme humidity noise vibration microwaves biological hazards (bacteria mold fungi) chemical hazards (fumes vapors gases) electrical hazards; work with hands in water; work around machinery with moving parts; work on slippery surfaces. Employee must work with frequent interruptions and maintain emotional control under stress.

STET/HMPS considers applications for all positions without regard to race color national origin age religion sex marital status veteran or military status the presence of a medical condition disability or any other legally protected status.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A. and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Employment Type

Full-Time

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