REPORTS TO:Child Nutrition Manager DATE REVISED: Sept 18 2015
LENGTH OF WORK YEAR: 190 days PAY GRADE: Hourly
WAGE/HOUR STATUS: NonExempt SALARY RANGE: $15.25 Min $19.32 Max
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Preparation of a variety of menu items for each days operation following a high standard of quality safety cleanliness and efficiency and follow standardized recipes.
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Graduate or GED preferred.
Six 6 months experience in volume food preparation and/or the ability to learn through onthejob training.
Comprehension of proper sequence of activities required to perform the required job.
Capacity to perform work tasks and duties with minimal supervision.
Ability to follow safety procedures to perform the job accurately and safely.
Ability to perform a variety of different tasks without causing a loss of efficiency.
Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with coworkers managers supervisors and administrative personnel.
Ability to perform the job in a professional efficient proactive and safe manner and be dependable within the policies and procedures of the Department.
Capacity to interpret school policy and procedures in relation to the job position safety and health.
Must possess and maintain current a food handlers certificate from appropriate agency.
Willingness to accept any campus assigned to meet the needs of the program.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The job requires the individual to work inside and outside in an uncontrolled environment. The physical demands of the job are:
Medium lifting and/or carrying objects 0 to 33 of the workday) with medium lifting and carrying objects 34 to 66 of the workday) or light lifting and/or carrying objects 67 to 99 of the workday). Standing and/or walking up to 2 hours at a time during the workday. Reach from ground level to above the head (with one or both hands) up to 20 pounds of weight on occasions 0 to 33 of the workday).
Grasp or handle utensils merchandise equipment or other objects weighing up to 60 pounds.
Balance to work safely on a wet or slippery surface.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Reports at assigned time and campus.
- Keep kitchen in a clean and orderly condition.
- Must follow standardized recipes provided by the manager for the preparation of food items.
- Must follow Child Nutrition Dietitian instructions on preparation of any and all special diets.
- Serves a wide variety of food items using the proper portion sizes in accordance with USDA regulations.
- Must follow menus and prepare proper amounts of food in a timely manner for service.
- Must follow schedule provided by the manager and complete duties on time.
- Must maintain a high standard of sanitation personal hygiene punctuality and daily attendance.
- Operate and clean kitchen equipment efficiently such as: range ovens steam kettle steam table mixer chopper slicer etc...
- Report to manager any kitchen equipment that needs repair.
- Work rapidly and efficiently in performing tasks.
- Store food supplies and leftovers and use them according to instructions.
- Mix water detergents and/or chemicals to prepare cleaning solutions according to specifications.
- Assist on the general cleaning and sanitation of the kitchen.
- Provide own transportation for travel as assigned.
- Crosstrain to acquire the knowledge required in all areas of food preparation.
- Perform duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or others.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
EQUIPMENT USED:
- Food Service terminals calculator cash register large and small equipment to include but not limited to: electric slicer mixer pressure steamer sharp cutting tools ovens tilting skillet stoves dishwashers and food and utility carts.
WORKINGCONDITIONS:
Mental Demands/Physical demands/Environment Factors:
- Continuous walking standing stooping and/or climbing moderate lifting and carrying moderate exposure to hot and cold temperatures exposure to cleaning chemicals kneeling and climbing (ladder) working on slippery surfaces.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Nondiscrimination Statement
Edinburg CISD does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability or age in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX issues: Robert Vina Coordinator of Personnel/Legal Issues ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa Director of Student & Social Services 411 N. 8th Avenue Edinburg TX 78539 .
Edinburg CISD no discrimina por motivos de raza color origen nacional sexo discapacidad o edad en sus programas o actividades y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. La siguiente persona ha sido designada para manejar consultas sobre las polticas de no discriminacin Title IX issues: Robert Vina Coordinator of Personnel/Legal Issues ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa Director of Student & Social Services 411 N. 8th Avenue Edinburg TX 78539 .
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