Nutrition Services Aide

About Gem Prep

Gem Prep is a K-12 college preparatory school. Our goal is to have all secondary students graduate from high school with an associate degree. Our elementary program builds a strong academic foundation for grades 6-12.

Gem Prep schools are part of the Gem Innovation Schools organization, serving students across Idaho via large brick-and-mortar charter schools, a statewide virtual school, and micro school-like settings called Learning Societies. Learn more at www.gemprep.org.

Our Mission: To prepare students for success in college by providing a high-quality, personalized, relevant, and rigorous education through exceptional teaching, innovative uses of technology, and partnerships with families.

Student & Staff Competencies:

Gem Prep students develop the following competencies by the time they graduate high school. Gem Prep staff are expected to possess each of these same competencies.

• Self-Aware, Self-Directed, Self-Disciplined
• Creative Problem-Solver
• Skilled Communicator and Collaborator
• Civic-Minded

Position Summary

The primary function of the Nutrition Services Aide is to ensure efficient operation of the school dining area and maintain an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness, and friendliness in which students may be served nutritious meals. The work is performed under the direction of the School Operations Manager. The building principal will be the position supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervises and participates in the preparation and serving of all food in the school food service program.
• Maintains records of food service supplies and requisitions additional supplies as needed.
• Receives and supervises the storage of all goods received for food service.
• Oversees and participates in cleaning the serving, dining and storage areas.
• Keeps accurate daily counts of the number of students served.
• Receives and accurately accounts for cash.
• Supervises students outside the classroom, as assigned, to support the school’s discipline and instructional programs.
• Understands and follows health and safety procedures relating to food service and sanitation to maintain food quality and ensure food safety.
• Communicates effectively
• Maintain student and school confidentiality;
• Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with Gem Prep policies, procedures and safety practices.
• Assist with the receipt and storage of deliveries, which includes the ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalency
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Working at Gem Prep

We hire and develop excellent educators and provide strong support. We value:

• Results. Gem Prep works relentlessly to create efficient, measurable, and sustainable results. We strive for excellence and pursue our mission tenaciously. Ideally, you thrive working in a fluid environment where flexibility and tenacity are required.
• Innovation. We embrace new approaches and ideas that have a powerful impact on learning and teaching, achieving success for every student. We believe that today’s students need schools that dramatically rethink the traditional learning and teaching process for the success of every student. The status quo is not acceptable.
• Integrity. We are truthful, fair, and trustworthy in all aspects of our work. We expect the same of you.
• Humility. If you are humble and teachable, this will be a powerful learning experience for you. Your humility will be key to building trusted and authentic relationships as well as the key to your professional growth. We also understand that you bring valuable experiences and knowledge that will lift our team.
• Teamwork. We value each of our team members as individuals but believe that we achieve the greatest results by working together.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Gem Innovation Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or other protected status. Preference may be extended to eligible veterans in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
Gem Innovation Schools is a drug-free workplace, and adherence to this policy is a condition of employment.