AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Mapleton Public Schools, Adams County District #1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, marital status, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities. Inquiries may be referred to the Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources, 7350 Broadway, Denver, CO 80221. (303) 853-1000, or the US Dept. of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 1961 Stout Street, Denver, CO 80204.

SUMMARY:

Responsible for supporting the food service program by preparing meals according to planned menus and recipes, serving meals, cleaning, and maintaining the kitchen, labeling, and preparing food for storage, and operating the cash register.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

High school diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE:

No experience required.
Experience with food service and/or school nutrition programs preferred.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EQUIPMENT:

Oral and written communication skills. English language skills. Basic math skills. Customer service and public relations skills. Personal computer and keyboarding skills preferred. Knowledge of personal hygiene/health. Knowledge of nutrition services, child nutrition, and Health Department guidelines preferred. Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job. Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions, use time efficiently, demonstrate attention to detail, follow instructions, and respond to management direction. Ability to work with students with diverse backgrounds and abilities. Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies, and building and department procedures. Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with all people, including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds. Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
Operating knowledge of mixer, dishwasher, slicer, computer, and adding machine preferred at hire; required within one month after hire. Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals preferred. Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier, fax machine, E-mail, etc. preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The frequency and percentage of time of duties may vary based on building assignment or department.

• Prepare food according to planned menus, using approved school recipes and safe food handling procedures.
• Serve food to students, teachers, staff, and community.
• Clean and maintain a safe and sanitary kitchen.
• Foster a team environment by assisting co-workers with scheduled work demands.
• Label and prepare food for storage.
• Maintain and care for kitchen equipment.
• Communicate and interact positively with students, teachers, staff, parents, and community.
• Operate cash register, computer, and/or utilize roster system.
• May fill in for absent manager as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

NOTE: Nutrition Assistants are hired and assigned to school and programs based on the kitchen needs and meal participation. Staff members may be reassigned in accordance with applicable law and policy when any of the following occur: meal participation changes or kitchen needs change at either the currently assigned kitchen or another kitchen in the district.

DIVERSITY OF DUTIES:

Duties may require cross training in one or more of the following: food preparation line, operating cash register, maintain kitchen equipment.
The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.