Child Nutrition Worker(Pool)

Horizon Montessori Public Schools (TX) - Weslaco, TX

Weslaco, TX

Educational Services

About the position

Work under moderate supervision to prepare and serve appropriate quantities of food to meet menu requirements. Maintain high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quality food according to a planned menu of tested and uniform recipes.
• Serve food according to meal schedules and student needs (e.g., regular food items, special diets, students with food allergies, etc.). Food will be served in accordance to departmental policies, and procedures, and practice and promote portion control and proper use of leftovers.
• Store and handle food items and supplies safely and according to established procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized storage area.
• Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety standards and follow established procedures to meet high standards of cleanliness, health, and safety.
• Cleans linens, utensils, equipment, and storage, food preparation and serving areas for the purpose of maintaining required sanitary conditions.
• Inspects food items and/or supplies for the purpose of verifying quantity, quality and specifications of orders and/or complying with mandated health standards.
• Follow temperature requirements and food spoilage guidelines and report areas of concern to manager.
• Keep garbage collection containers and areas neat and sanitary.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to manager.
• Maintain personal appearance and hygiene.
• Performs functions of other CNP positions as requested by manager for the purpose of ensuring adequate staff coverage.
• Help record food requisitions and order necessary supplies.
• Maintain daily food preparation records.
• Promote teamwork and interaction with fellow staff members.
• Complete annual continuing education requirements, in service trainings, workshops, etc.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to understand written and verbal food preparation and safety instructions.
• Must be eligible to obtain a food handler's card.
• Working knowledge of kitchen equipment and food production procedures.
• Ability to operate large and small kitchen equipment and tools.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Ability to perform duties on a flex schedule, upon approval by superintendent, in response to pandemics, natural disasters, catastrophic events, etc.