What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Nutrition Assistant position at Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts?
Position Title: Child Nutrition Assistant
Reports to: Principal
Department: Cafeteria
Position Category: Permanent/exempt/part-time/10 month contract
Position Summary: The Child Nutrition Assistant performs semi-skilled and unskilled tasks necessary for the preparation and serving of meals and the operation and care of school cafeteria.
Job Scope: This position has no direct supervisory authority
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare and serve food
- Operate standard commercial kitchen equipment
- Properly store and handle food items and supplies
- Maintain a clean and organized storage area
- Create and maintain positive communication with students, administration, staff, and faculty
- Demonstrate a high level of flexibility and willingness to adapt to changes
- Meet all standards of local, state and federal health and National School Lunch Program (NSLP) regulations
- Meet all dress code standards set forth in employee guidelines
- Maintain regular attendance
- Promote FWAFA in a positive manner within the school and community
- Perform other duties as assigned
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/ Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Computer, kitchen utensils, standard cafeteria equipment
Posture: Prolonged standing, infrequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Frequent walking
Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 25 pounds)
Environment: Work is located on campus site in a cafeteria; regular exposure to noise
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours
Minimum Education, Experience and Certification:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required
- Certified Texas Food Handler License required
Skills and Capabilities
- Knowledge of food handler safety
- Knowledge of methods, materials, equipment, and appliances used in food preparation
- Basic Math skills
- Ability to carry out written and oral instructions; Ability to trouble-shoot and problem-solve
- Previous experience in food service
- Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Salary : $9 - $25