Child Nutrition Worker Job at Arkansas Department of Education in Gravette

Child Nutrition Worker

Arkansas Department of Education (Gravette Public Schools)

Position Description

Position Title: Child Nutrition Worker

Department: School Services

Reports To: Food Service Director

Evaluated By: Food Service Director

Purpose of Job: Prepare and serve food items to students and/or school personnel while maintaining food service facilities in a safe and sanitary condition. Further descriptions related to specific content area may apply.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Arranges food and beverage items for the purpose of serving them to students and staff in an efficient manner.
• Cleans utensils, equipment, storage area, food preparation and serving areas for the purpose of maintaining required sanitary conditions.
• Maintains equipment, storage, food preparation and serving areas in a sanitary condition for the purpose of complying with current health standards.
• Monitors kitchen and cafeteria areas to ensure a safe and sanitary working environment.
• Performs functions of other nutritional service positions, as requested by supervisor for the purpose of ensuring adequate staff coverage within site nutritional service operations.
• Prepares ready‑to‑eat food items and beverages for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional and projected meal requirements for on‑site and/or off‑site school kitchens.
• Records kitchen and/or food related data (e.g., food temperatures, milk counts, inventories) to maintain accurate records.
• Relocates a variety of food and/or kitchen items to condense and consolidate materials, supplies, and equipment, ensuring a safe, well‑organized working environment.
• Reports equipment malfunctions to supervisor for repair and/or replacement.
• Serves one or more items.
• Unloads food, materials, and supplies from delivery trucks.

Skills & Qualifications

Required Skills: Handling hazardous materials; using kitchen equipment; operating standard office equipment; adhering to safety practices; preparing and maintaining accurate records.

Knowledge: Basic math; reading and following instructions; understanding multi‑step written and oral instructions; knowledge of health standards, industrial cleaning methods, quantity cooking; proper maintenance and operation of modern equipment.

Abilities: Schedule activities; compare and analyze data; utilize job‑related equipment; work with diverse individuals; problem solving; adapt to changing work priorities; communicate with diverse groups; maintain confidentiality; meet deadlines; work as part of a team; handle frequent interruptions.

Other Skills

• Participates in unit meetings, in‑service training, workshops, etc. as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Balances cash drawer at end of day to reconcile meal counts and payments.
• Collects payments for meals at cash register.
• Inspects food items and supplies to verify quantity, quality, and specifications.
• Inventories food, condiments, and supplies.

Terms Of Employment

Salary to be established by the Gravette School Board.

Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated according to the Board's policy on evaluation of professional personnel.

Minimum Training And Experience

Job related experience is preferred but not required. High School Diploma preferred but not required.

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance, Tuberculosis Clearance.

Physical Requirements

Significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; significant fine finger dexterity; 5% sitting, 30% walking, 65% standing; job performed under some temperature extremes and hazardous conditions.

Language and Verbal Aptitude

Ability to read, analyze, interpret general information; present information and respond to questions; record and deliver information to supervisors; explain procedures and policies; follow verbal and written instructions.

Motor Coordination

Coordinate hands and eyes using departmentally‑related equipment.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care