Part-Time Nutrition Worker Eden Central School

Objective: To perform a variety of skilled tasks in food preparation cooking and addition completing state and USDA mandated records as & Responsibilities; to include but not limited to: Perform a wide range of cooking tasks associated with the preparation of student meals. Ensure that foods are maintained at proper temperatures for storing and preserving. Ensure that established health and safety procedures are followed and keep abreast of changing requirements. Monitor all foods for quality of taste texture and appearance. Plan following weeks menu requirements and thaw food products accordingly. Verify nutritional values of meals served. Standardize portion sizes. Keep all food and supply storage areas clean and organized. Comply with all state sanitation guideline requirements to include but not limited to keeping all aspects of your person clean keeping outer garments clean at all times as well as using caps hairnets headbands pins and/or other hair restraints while engaged in handling food drink utensils and/or kitchen equipment. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assignedProfessional Expectations: To perform the job successfully an individual should demonstrate the following: Communication Skills: Listens and gets clarification. Responds well to questions. Excellent oral and written communication skills (clear accurate articulate concise proper grammar). Communication is timely courteous respectful and tactful. Excellent listening skills. Interpersonal Skills: Effectively works with others including those with opinions or beliefs different from their own. Interacts with others in a friendly tactful and positive manner. Treats others with dignity and respect. Builds constructive and supportive relationships with peers. Helps to create an inclusive work environment. Attempts to understand other points of view. Team Player: Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Works cooperatively and effectively with peers subordinates supervisors parents students community members and outside agencies. Organizational/Planning Skills: Uses time efficiently. Strong organizational skills that reflect the ability to prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent accuracy & attention to detail. Flexibility/Adaptable: Open to and embraces change towards the improvement of the systems. Open to new ideas and tasks without resistance. Versatile and capable of handling diverse assignments and situations. Effectively accepts constructive criticism. Maintains composure when faced with stressful situations that require flexibility and adaptability. Motivation/Initiative: Proven ability to work effectively without specific direction and with minimal supervision. Able to identify and implement improvements to systems and practices to increase efficiency and effectiveness. Problem Solving Skills: Approaches problems in a positive manner. Views impediments as solvable challenges. Able to design practical solutions to problems. Able to resolve issues in a fair equitable and timely manner. Organizational Support: Follows district policies and procedures rules of conduct and behavior expectations. Promotes/presents a positive image of the school/district. Dependability: Responsive to management direction. Responds to requests for service and assistance. Takes responsibility for own actions. Keeps commitments. Job Knowledge: Demonstrates a working knowledge and understanding in the areas of responsibility. Seeks out and acquires needed skills and knowledge with little reluctance. Computer Skills and Experience: Proficient computer skills. Able to effectively and efficiently use database programs spreadsheets and word processing programs. Experience with Google Suite preferred. Leadership Skills: Creates a culture of trust and caring. Provides a strategic vision of future goals and objectives. Demonstrates high standards of ethics and fairness. Assumes responsibility for ones own actions. Able to effectively encourage and motivate staff. Contributes to a positive work environment. Able to build positive : Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent with training in culinary arts plus one to two years of relevant institutional cooking experience or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired. Broad base of knowledge and skills in quantity food handling preparation and cooking. Good understanding of institutional kitchen operations/management. Familiarity with public school hot lunch programs Received: Works with LNSU staff and faculty Administration and students of all ages. Receives support and evaluation from the Nutrition Manager and Nutrition is a one-year nonrenewable position and the hours are 11:00 am to 2:00 pm daily.***LAMOILLE NORTH SUPERVISORY UNION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER***