What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Nutrition Specialist-Substitute Pool position at Shasta Union High School District?
SHASTA UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Job Description
FOOD NUTRITION SPECIALIST
DEFINITION: Under the direction of the Director of Nutrition Services, assists in the operation of the district’s food services program. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
Under supervision, is responsible for preparing, cooking, baking, selling and servicing a variety of food;
Makes deliveries of food (in various stages of preparation) to other kitchens;
Requisitions foods from central production kitchen as assigned;
Assists in maintaining central production kitchen food service inventory;
Assists in record keeping for food deliveries;
Keeps food shelves stocked and goods in an orderly condition;
Operates food services van and sees that the vehicle is regularly serviced and maintained;
Reports any unsafe conditions;
Assists in cleaning the dining room tables and kitchen after meals;
Assists in all phases of the kitchen operation to which assigned;
Serves students/customers with friendly attitude;
Supervises student helpers in absence of kitchen manager;
Picks up deposits from assigned schools and delivers to county office;
Perform other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of modern food services equipment, kitchen cleaning materials, preparation, serving and storage of food stuffs, modern sanitation requirements and feeding large groups
Ability to exercise care and consideration in observing sanitation requirements
Ability to follow menus, prepare tasteful food, and present it professionally and attractively
Ability to judge the quantity requirements and prepare it with a minimum of waste
Ability to work cooperatively with principals, teachers, students and other personnel
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions
Knowledge of safety procedures and the ability to recognize unsafe conditions
Ability to work independently
Ability to drive a vehicle safely over a variety of normal and hazardous road conditions
Ability to perform heavy physical labor, including lifting up to forty (40) pounds
Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships
Ability to learn computers and related technology
Must be bondable
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop and kneel. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. One year of experience in a school food service program, or two years paid experience in similar work or course work from a college or trade school involving preparation of large quantities of food and nutrition.
REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATES:
Valid California Drivers License
Board Approved 12/12/17 Res. 17-281
Salary : $19