Thomasville City School District, NC
School Nutrition Substitute
Thomasville City School District, NC, Thomasville, North Carolina, United States, 27630
Title: School Nutrition Substitute
Reports to: School Nutrition Manager / School Nutrition Director
Terms of Employment: As Needed (Ongoing)
Salary: Monthly
Status: 10 Month / Non-exempt
GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB A School Nutrition Substitute is a temporary employee who will be contacted to work on an as needed basis. This employee will assist other cafeteria staff through the performance of a variety of skilled tasks and may include some cashiering responsibilities. Detailed instructions and work assignments are provided at the beginning of each day by the cafeteria manager and/or the designee. These are to be completed in the manner to which they were proposed. The substitute may receive limited supervision once instructions and work assignments are assigned. All employees must follow the Federal/USDA, Local and State regulations and guidelines for all of the School Nutrition Programs that the school district is currently operating. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the School Nutrition Manager. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Any one position may not include all of the listed duties, nor do all of the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions within this classification.) Cleans cafeteria equipment including refrigerator, dishwasher, oven hood, and racks; maintains clean service and storage areas; defrosts, cleans, and fills milk boxes; unloads, loads and operates dishwasher; maintains clean dish room and stores clean equipment and utensils; washes, dries, and folds dish towels; cleans dining room counter tops, tables, and chairs after each meal; sweeps and mops food preparation area and dish room floors; empties dining room trash containers and disposes of trash; cleans and fills napkin, silverware, and condiment holders; assists cook in preparing and serving food portions; assists in storing food deliveries in proper places; prepares and sets out cups and plates for meals; lifts and carries food cartons, milk bags, garbage bags, and serving containers. ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS Performs other related work as required. MINIMUM TRAINING, EXPERIENCE AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES • High School diploma or GED / School Nutrition experience is preferred • Completion of Institute of Child Nutrition Certification within 90 days of start date. • Attend and actively participate in all job related training classes / workshops • Follow required standards of food safety and HACCP in storing and serving food. • Some experience in quantity food preparation preferred • Food preparation and standards of sanitation and safety • Simple arithmetic, reading skills, and recipe preparation • Ability to perceive size and serve standard portions on a consistent basis • Cooking skills to prepare food in a safe and attractive way • Follow daily production plans and complete production sheets prior to each day's departure • Coordinating skills to maintain records of food products used and money received from students • Administrative skills to direct daily operation of cafeteria in manager's absence • Communication skills to communicate effectively with students, staff and parents • Manual skills for cleaning and sanitizing food preparation equipment • Mechanical skills to safely operate kitchen equipment • Planning skills in forecasting cooking time • Common arithmetical skills in counting money for deposit and measurements in recipes • Software/word processing skills to operate computer to record customer accounts and to possibly assist manager with daily, weekly, monthly and yearly reports • Communicates in a positive manner with students, staff, parents, outside vendors and co-workers • Must wear the appropriate clean uniform and shoes as designated by the School Nutrition Director WORKING CONDITIONS • Work is performed in a school kitchen environment where temperatures from hot ovens, steamers, and dishwashers can cause discomfort • Noise from students and kitchen equipment can be excessive • Injuries from kitchen equipment are possible; safety rules, training and protective equipment are required • Considerable responsibilities for the safety of others by assuring meals are prepared in a safe and sanitary manner PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Work involves sustained standing and frequent lifting • Medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects • Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
DISCLAIMER The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Updated 10/13/2023
USDA Non-Discrimination Statement In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508- 0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant's name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by: 1. mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or 2. fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or 3. email: Program.Intake@usda.gov This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB A School Nutrition Substitute is a temporary employee who will be contacted to work on an as needed basis. This employee will assist other cafeteria staff through the performance of a variety of skilled tasks and may include some cashiering responsibilities. Detailed instructions and work assignments are provided at the beginning of each day by the cafeteria manager and/or the designee. These are to be completed in the manner to which they were proposed. The substitute may receive limited supervision once instructions and work assignments are assigned. All employees must follow the Federal/USDA, Local and State regulations and guidelines for all of the School Nutrition Programs that the school district is currently operating. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the School Nutrition Manager. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Any one position may not include all of the listed duties, nor do all of the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions within this classification.) Cleans cafeteria equipment including refrigerator, dishwasher, oven hood, and racks; maintains clean service and storage areas; defrosts, cleans, and fills milk boxes; unloads, loads and operates dishwasher; maintains clean dish room and stores clean equipment and utensils; washes, dries, and folds dish towels; cleans dining room counter tops, tables, and chairs after each meal; sweeps and mops food preparation area and dish room floors; empties dining room trash containers and disposes of trash; cleans and fills napkin, silverware, and condiment holders; assists cook in preparing and serving food portions; assists in storing food deliveries in proper places; prepares and sets out cups and plates for meals; lifts and carries food cartons, milk bags, garbage bags, and serving containers. ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS Performs other related work as required. MINIMUM TRAINING, EXPERIENCE AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES • High School diploma or GED / School Nutrition experience is preferred • Completion of Institute of Child Nutrition Certification within 90 days of start date. • Attend and actively participate in all job related training classes / workshops • Follow required standards of food safety and HACCP in storing and serving food. • Some experience in quantity food preparation preferred • Food preparation and standards of sanitation and safety • Simple arithmetic, reading skills, and recipe preparation • Ability to perceive size and serve standard portions on a consistent basis • Cooking skills to prepare food in a safe and attractive way • Follow daily production plans and complete production sheets prior to each day's departure • Coordinating skills to maintain records of food products used and money received from students • Administrative skills to direct daily operation of cafeteria in manager's absence • Communication skills to communicate effectively with students, staff and parents • Manual skills for cleaning and sanitizing food preparation equipment • Mechanical skills to safely operate kitchen equipment • Planning skills in forecasting cooking time • Common arithmetical skills in counting money for deposit and measurements in recipes • Software/word processing skills to operate computer to record customer accounts and to possibly assist manager with daily, weekly, monthly and yearly reports • Communicates in a positive manner with students, staff, parents, outside vendors and co-workers • Must wear the appropriate clean uniform and shoes as designated by the School Nutrition Director WORKING CONDITIONS • Work is performed in a school kitchen environment where temperatures from hot ovens, steamers, and dishwashers can cause discomfort • Noise from students and kitchen equipment can be excessive • Injuries from kitchen equipment are possible; safety rules, training and protective equipment are required • Considerable responsibilities for the safety of others by assuring meals are prepared in a safe and sanitary manner PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Work involves sustained standing and frequent lifting • Medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects • Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
DISCLAIMER The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Updated 10/13/2023
USDA Non-Discrimination Statement In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508- 0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant's name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by: 1. mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or 2. fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or 3. email: Program.Intake@usda.gov This institution is an equal opportunity provider.