Position Title: School Nutrition Worker, Full-Time
Location: Watertown Middle School
Department: School Nutrition
Word Days/Year: 6:30 am - 2 pm, M-F when school is in session
Reports to: Director of School Nutrition/Kitchen Manager
Affiliation: SEIU Local 888
Salary range: As determined by Salary Schedule, SEIU Local 888
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
Other Expectations
Prepares foods in accordance to standardized recipes and menu specifications and performs “quality controls” including sampling foods to make sure taste & texture are acceptable.
Operates kitchen equipment such as, but not limited to ovens, slicers, steamers, stove tops, warmers, and dish washers.
Ensure that all meals are served at the appropriate temperatures and times.
Present all foods in a visually pleasing manner.
Conform to all safe food handling, storage, and sanitation methods in accordance with the current local, state and federal guidelines.
Prepares food according to the recipes and directions provided by the Kitchen Manager and/or the Director.
Follows standardized recipes; measures and weighs ingredients according to instructions; assembles food and other supplies necessary to prepare recipes.
Customer Service
Act as cashier during meal service.
Serves meals prepared to students and staff with enthusiasm and a positive attitude.
Maintains a clean and sanitary work environment by practicing a “clean as you go” technique.
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.
Is knowledgeable of appropriate use of products, daily menus, specials, promotions and current pricing.
Reports to work on time, in complete, clean uniform.
May be required to act as kitchen manager in that person’s absence
Attend job-related training classes and workshops
Work/school assignments are not permanent and may change according to needs of the School Nutrition department
Will perform other duties, as assigned by Kitchen Manager or School Nutrition Director, in relation to requirements of the school meal program.
Education
Job Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent
ServSafe certified preferred, but not required
Experience
Prior experience in quantity food production preferred
Physical
Must be able to perform all of job functions requiring the following physical demands: reaching, bending, stooping, and frequently lifting/carrying 30-50 pounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Watertown Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
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