School Nutrition Food Assistant

DEPARTMENT: School Nutrition/School Location

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 10 months (187 days)

SALARY: Based on Bulloch County Schools salary/supplement schedule

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: School Nutrition Manager or designee

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assists in the day to day operations of the kitchen.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma/GED.

Experience working with a diverse group of people.

Embodies the core values of the district; relational, purposeful, reflective, resourceful, courageous and acccountable.

Must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential functions of the position. When appropriate, reasonable accommodations will be provided to afford persons with disabilities an opportunity to perform the essential functions of the position.

Must be able to provide a criminal background check with results that adhere to Bulloch County Board of Education Policy GAK(1).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Food service experience.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible to the manager and/or assistant manager for following instructions and carrying out assigned duties.

Primary duties include cooking, documenting, serving and cleaning.

Must practice satisfactory safety standards to avoid possibility of cuts, burns or other injuries.

Performs other duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE FACTORS:

Must be able to perform task involving lifting (5-45 pounds), carrying, pushing, and pulling.

Must be able to stand and work for extended periods of time.

Interaction with Others: Ability to maintain, on a regular and consistent basis, relationships that are characterized by high expectations, teamwork, and collaboration. Ability to be flexible relative to daily routines. Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to the differences among diverse populations.

Concentration: Ability to maintain workflow and thought processes in the presence of frequent distractions. Ability to ignore irrelevant sights or sounds and intrusive thoughts or stimuli. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with only few or no errors.

Stressful Circumstances: Ability to produce quality work when short or unexpected deadlines are presented. Ability to adjust work processes without incident when new and unexpected directions are given relative to a project that may be in process. Ability to maintain composure and not compound a situation when interacting with persons who may be angry, demanding or otherwise less than polite.

Independent Judgment: Ability to complete work tasks without being given precise directions relative to work steps or the final project.

Organizational Skills: Ability to establish priorities, simultaneously manage multiple tasks; and deliver a quality work product by a designated deadline.

Public Contact: Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with superiors, colleagues, parents, and other individuals within and external to the school system. Ability to demonstrate professionalism while interacting with others and to maintain constructive working relationships.

Attendance and Dependability: Ability to report to work at the scheduled time and to seldom be absent from work. Demonstrate prompt and regular work attendance. Process appropriate paperwork to authorize absences in accordance with school system procedures. Ability to complete work in a timely, accurate manner and to be conscientious about work performance.

EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated annually by the School Nutrition Manager or designated supervisor in accordance with Policy GBI - Evaluation of Personnel.

Job descriptions are designed and intended only to summarize the essential duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and requirements for the purpose of clarifying the general nature and scope of a position's role. Job descriptions do not list all tasks an employee might be expected to perform.