School Nutrition Worker (SY25-26)

Position Title: School Nutrition Worker, 6.5 hours per day

Location: Watertown High School

Department: School Nutrition Department

Word Days/Year: 7:30 - 2:00pm, M-F when school is in session

Reports to: Kitchen Manager/Director of School Nutrition

Salary Range: starting at $21.25/Hour

Position Summary:

The Watertown Public Schools is in need of a School Nutrition Worker. The School Nutrition Worker will assist in providing nutritious, attractive meals in accordance with established menus, recipes and guidelines set forth by the Director of School Nutrition and the government regulations of the National School Lunch Program/National School Breakfast Program.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Essential responsibilities and tasks include but are not limited to the following:

Food Preparation

1. Prepares foods in accordance to standardized recipes and menu specifications and performs “quality controls'' including sampling foods to make sure taste & texture are acceptable. 
2. Operates kitchen equipment such as, but not limited to ovens, slicers, steamers, stove tops, warmers, and dish washers.
3. Ensure that all meals are served at the appropriate temperatures and times.
4. Present all foods in a visually pleasing manner.
5. Conform to all safe food handling, storage, and sanitation methods in accordance with the current local, state and federal guidelines.
6. Prepares food according to the recipes and directions provided by the Kitchen Manager and/or the Director. 
7. Follows standardized recipes; measures and weighs ingredients according to instructions; assembles food and other supplies necessary to prepare recipes.

Customer Service

1. May be asked to act as cashier during meal service.
2. Serves meals prepared to students and staff with enthusiasm and a positive attitude.
3. Maintains a clean and sanitary work environment by practicing a “clean as you go” technique.
4. Maintains accurate account of each sale, receives cash & checks, maintains daily roster, and balances drawer against register tape and cash out slip at the end of the day.
5. Is knowledgeable of appropriate use of products, daily menus, specials, promotions and current pricing.

Other Expectations

1. Reports to work on time, in complete, clean uniform.
2. May be required to act as kitchen manager in that person’s absence
3. Attend job-related training classes and workshops
4. Work/school assignments are not permanent and may change according to needs of the School Nutrition department
5. Will perform other duties, as assigned by Kitchen Manager or School Nutrition Director, in relation to requirements of the school meal program.

Job Requirements:

Education: 

     1. High school diploma or equivalent

     2. ServSafe certified preferred 

Experience:

     1. Prior experience in quantity food production preferred

Physical Demands:

Must be able to perform all of job functions requiring the following physical demands: reaching, bending, stooping, and frequently carrying to 50 pounds. General job requires 5% sitting, 45% walking, and 50% standing and is performed under temperature extremes and under conditions with exposure to risk of injury.