School Nutrition - Nutrition Assistant - Central Kitchen

Job Summary:

Participates in the performance of tasks related to the receipt, production, preparation, cooking, packaging, and storage of food to insure the production and delivery of food which meets the nutritional and educational needs of the students in the school district.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Cleans, cuts, and cooks various types of food including meats, pastas, sauces, vegetables, breads, desserts. Performs set up activities such as retrieving stock, gathering ingredients and setting up equipment. Performs food preparation activities such as assembling recipe/menu items, washing and cutting fruit, vegetables, meats, opening canned goods, mixing ingredients. Cooks and prepares according to menus or instructions. Cleans and inspects supplies, equipment, appliances, and work areas to insure cleanliness, and functional operation. Performs tasks related to serving food, stocking salad bars, serving lines, milk and juice containers, etc.; fills serving trays, measures and monitors quantities served to ensure appropriate and sufficient amounts; maintains appropriate food temperatures. Washes dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen equipment; wipes and washes equipment and surfaces as necessary to maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work environment. Sweeps, mops and cleans floors, walls, ceilings and other work areas as required. Operates kitchen tools, supplies and equipment and performs basic routine maintenance as necessary. Operates hand trucks, carts, levers, and other tools and equipment to move food, supplies and equipment. Compiles, prepares and maintains records and paperwork on food use, preparation steps, storage, dates, etc. Assists in the inventory of supplies and equipment; monitors usage of inventory and requests orders as needed. Operates various manual and powered industrial food preparation equipment such as steam kettles, stack and convection ovens, food slicers, mixer, choppers and grinders. Performs closing activities such as returning food to stock, refrigerating or freezing foods, storing leftovers, dismantling and putting away equipment, dishes, utensils, etc. Adheres to policies and procedures and all applicable regulatory standards governing food handling and preparation in large institutions. Works collaboratively with other staff to ensure food is prepared and delivered in adherence to established schedules, menus and timelines. Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Education, Training and Experience:

HSD or GED is preferred. Must have minimum of one (1) year of prior experience working in food preparation, storage and/or serving.

Certificate and License Requirements:

Must have (or obtain after employment) ServSafe certification

Salary/Terms/Benefits:

184 day contract year; 6 hours per day minimum (may work up to 6 hours per day dependent upon staffing hours earned by school assigned).

Salary Range:

Grade 106 - Up to ten years allowed. The stated salary range reflects the opportunity for pay over the course of the employee's tenure. For external candidates, the top pay is not a potential starting salary.

Excellent benefits package:

includes health insurance; life insurance; employee assistance program; personal and sick leave; membership in the Public School Employees' Retirement System.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Complete an online application. Submit professional certificates, transcripts, and three (3) professional evaluations and/or reference letters respective to this position. Submit a resume and cover letter. Incomplete applications may not be considered. Consideration/interviews will begin as soon as a list of applicants is established. Applications/resumes will be evaluated and only those meeting the qualifications will be considered. Candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted directly. No notification will be sent to applicants except those who are selected for interviews.

BIBB COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Bibb County School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions of the job when such individuals request an accommodation so long as the accommodation does not create an undue financial hardship for the district. A complete list of physical demands associated with the position can be obtained from HR