STUDENT NUTRITION OPERATOR

Purpose Statement

The job of Student Nutrition Operator was established for the purpose/s of preparing and distributing food items for consumption by students and school personnel; and maintaining facilities in a sanitary condition.

This job reports to Cafeteria Manager/Director of Student Nutrition Services

Essential Functions

Arranges food and beverage items for the purpose of making them available to students and staff.
Assists other personnel for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
Cleans utensils, equipment, and the storage, food preparation and serving areas for the purpose of maintaining sanitary conditions.
Inspects food items and/or supplies for the purpose of verifying quantity and specifications of orders and/or complying with mandated health requirements.
Monitors kitchen and cafeteria areas for the purpose of ensuring a safe working environment.
Prepares daily item counts and associated reports for the purpose of providing documentation for items served.
Prepares food and beverage items for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements and projected meal requirements.
Responds to inquiries of students, staff and the public for the purpose of providing information and/or direction regarding the type and/or cost of meals.
Serves one or more items of food for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements and/or requests of students and school personnel.
Stocks food, condiments and supplies for the purpose of maintaining adequate quantities and security of items.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices and utilizing equipment used in profession.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read and follow instructions; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: health standards and hazards.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with others; work with specific, job-related data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: working as part of a team; communicating with diverse groups; and working with children.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working with immediate supervision; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization’s services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 05% sitting, 15% walking, and 80% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and in a generally hazard free environment.

Experience Job related experience is desired.

Education Less than high school.

Equivalency None Specified

Required Testing Certificates & Licenses

None Specified

Continuing Educ. / Training Clearances