Child Nutri Support Specialist - Downing ES

Overview

Tacoma Public Schools

Description
Expected

Start Date:

One week or less after job posting closes
FTE: 0.6250
Hours per day: 5.0
Salary Level: FS/1A/2, $22.90/hr

Work Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 1:30pm
Benefits:
This job has the full range of benefits offered by Tacoma Public Schools

This position provides support to nutrition services activities at assigned schools/buildings by performing cashier functions; assists the cook manager with general kitchen duties and/or preparation of large food quantities; responsible for all fiscal records and data entry into Nutrition Services meal accounting system.

• Performs cashiering functions during meal service to secure funds for food selection; accurately records daily meal data in Nutrition Services meal accounting system; prepares sales transaction documents; completes daily reports to record activities.
• Reconciles receipts to meal counts; prepares and forwards money for daily bank deposits as instructed.
• Assists the cook-manager in preparing and assembling standardized portions food items for the day’s menu and any other items, as designated; may record food temperatures at regular intervals during heating of food items, as instructed.
• Operates dishwashing, washing machine, and other kitchen equipment, as directed; performs clean up duties in food preparation and servicing area; cleans and sanitizes kitchen equipment and utensils as assigned.
• May serve food items to students and staff, as assigned.
• Maintains neat and clean work environment; cleans and stores equipment and tools when job has been completed, as directed.
• Follows proper safety and sanitation procedures.

• Maintains and updates knowledge and skills required for success in the position by participating in professional development activities as needed or as assigned.
• Performs related duties as assigned, on a temporary basis.
• Attends training meeting, as assigned.
• Regular, reliable, predictable attendance or physical presence is an essential job requirement and critical to the performance of the work.

Experiences frequent interruptions and inflexible deadlines; may travel to District and other sites within the community; may work extended hours as needed; may be exposed to hazardous chemicals or high noise levels; may work in freezer and/or refrigeration units for extended periods; may be required to lift and carry up to 25 to 45 pounds and occasionally team lift up to 50 pounds;

may bend, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, twist, climb, and be mobile.

Education and Experience
Recent successful experience in performing cashier duties at a school kitchen in the District; successful completion of required in-service; food service work experience desirable; or any combination of experience and training which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and ability required to perform the work. No high school diploma or GED required. District offering incentives to obtain diploma or GED.

Licenses/Special Requirements
Must maintain all licenses and certifications as a condition of continued employment. Valid and current Washington State Food Handlers Card. Valid Washington State driver’s license with access to personal transportation. Fingerprints and successful WSP and FBI background clearance/sexual misconduct clearance. Ability to score at the 80% level or higher on the arithmetic test required for the position. Allowable Substitution:
Additional experience as a food services manager may substitute for up to two years of the educational requirement.

• Knowledge of safety and sanitation rules and procedures.
• Knowledge of kitchen layouts and equipment placement.
• Knowledge of product preparation and equipment operation.
• Knowledge of English usage including spelling and reading. Skill in logical thinking.
• Skill in operating various commercial kitchen equipment.
• Skill in communication.
• Skill in obtaining, clarifying, and exchanging information.
• Skill in promoting a quality customer service environment.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to learn operating procedures for…