Nutrition Services Helper - McLoughlin - Pasco School District 1 : Job Details

PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1EMPLOYEE SERVICES 1215 WEST LEWIS ST.PASCO, WASHINGTON 99301PHONE (509) ###-#### FAX (509) ###-#### Website: www.psd1.orgOpen: November 8, 2024 Close: November 15, 2024POSITION: NUTRITION SERVICES HELPER McLoughlinEFFECTIVE DATE: ImmediatelySALARY: $18.50 - $18.87 per hour AA Degree - $.50 per hour extra/ BA Degree $.75 per hour extraSCHEDULE: 5 hours per day, Monday through Friday 180 day work yearQUALIFICATIONS:REQUIRED: (Qualifications which are essential to the position)*High School Diploma or equivalent*Valid State of Washington Department of Health Food Worker's Card*Skills to perform basic arithmetic calculations, operate & care for institutional kitchenequipment adjust recipes to various quantity demands, & use standard office equipment*Knowledge of modern methods of food preparation, health codes, sanitation principles & nutritional requirements*Ability to lift and move 40 pounds*Ability to stand for prolonged periods. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling/balancing/reaching/handling/hearing/near visual acuity/depth perception*Understand and carry out oral & written instructions. * Demonstrated exemplary customer service and responsiveness*Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with staff, students and patrons*Ability to follow safe work practices and procedures*Ability to establish and maintain professional, cooperative working relationships*Must work within designated bounds of authority and confidentiality*Demonstrated punctuality and an excellent work attendance recordDESIRED:*Ability to cashier*Serv Safe Certified, completed a 10 hour food safety and sanitation classGENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:The kitchen helper will assist in the preparing, cooking, baking, and distributing of food for consumption by students and school personnel, under the general supervision of the Unit Manager. This person will be responsible for maintaining facilities in a sanitary condition that meets health inspection requirements.SPECIFIC DUTIES:*Assist in preparation, serving, storage & disposal of food; daily clean dining, kitchen areas & equipment for the purpose of maintaining sanitary conditions and to comply with health regulations*Prepare food & beverage items in order to meet mandated nutritional and projected meal requirements*Cook & bake foods, pre-made or from scratch, for the purpose of meeting projected meal requirements*Estimate food preparation amounts, store and/or dispose of unused food to meet meal & waste requirements*Open cans, apportion contents, wash and prepare vegetables for cooking*Inspects food and/or supplies for the purpose or verifying quantity and specifications of orders and/or complying with mandated health requirements*Wash dishes, utensils, pots & pans, clean tables & chairs & food service area; replenish food & condiment containers for the purpose of maintaining adequate quantities & security of items*May set up and sell a la carte and bag lunches*May lead work of students and/or volunteers for the purpose of assisting them to perform their functions in a safe & efficient manner*Report equipment malfunctions in order to maintain a safe working environment*Respond to inquiries of students, staff, and/or public for providing information regarding food items*Assist with year-end closure by cleaning up stock inventories, requesting food & supplies for the next year*Prepare documentation for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information *Perform other related duties as assigned by the Unit Manager, Food Service Supervisor or Assistant SupervisorNOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION: Pasco School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, age, religion, color, national origin, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of trained guide dog or service animal. Pasco School District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and other designated youth groups. Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be addressed to the following designated employees: Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance Officer-Sarah Thornton; 1215 W. Lewis St., Pasco, WA 99301, 509-###-####, [email protected]; and Sec. 504 Coordinator-Kristi Docken, 1215 W. Lewis St., Pasco, WA 99301, 509-###-####, [email protected].