What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nutrition Services Assistant position at Reach Up Head Start Program?
Job Summary: The Food Services Assistant is responsible for assisting the Food Services Technician in all aspects of meal preparation to deliver quality nutrition services for Reach-Up Inc. families and staff.
Essential Functions and Duties:
- Provides assistance to the Food Services Technician in the preparation of nutritious meals and snacks. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Works with the Nutrition Services Coordinator in the process of menu planning.
- Maintains established standards of sanitation, safety and food production.
- Works with families to assure their involvement in Nutrition Services and the Reach-Up Inc. programs.
6. Attends appropriate training and staff meetings as required.
7. Maintains a positive work environment by performing and communicating in a professional manner with
children, families, co-workers and supervisors.
8. Demonstrates confidentiality in all matters.
9. Maintains a safe workplace and fosters a culture of attention to health and safety.
Understanding of Minnesota Maltreatment Law to keep all children safe from any type of harm.
10. Recruits families for Reach-Up Inc. programs throughout the year.
Reach-Up reserves the right to assign other duties as necessary.
Essential Interpersonal Skills:
1. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and communication with staff, employees of other agencies, and families.
2. Demonstrates ability to work effectively with diverse populations of staff, students, and parents.
3. Demonstrates respect for the basic dignity of students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents.
4. Supports and adapts to change and demonstrates commitment to continuous performance improvement.
Non-Essential Functions and Duties:
1. Performs general clerical functions.
Skills and Education:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Ability to follow instructions from supervisor and work independently
- Effective communication skills and ability to resolve conflicts
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Knowledge of safety and sanitation procedures and practices required by the Health Department for licensing
- Driver’s license required
- Ability to furnish own means of transportation with 100,000/300,000 liability limits for bodily injury, underinsured motorist and uninsured motorist.
Salary : $16 - $22