HERTFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS JOB DESCRIPTIONS

JOB TITLE:  CHILD NUTRITION ASSISTANT I

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

To prepare and serve the school population attractive and nutritious meals in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness, and friendliness under direct supervision.

REPORTS TO: Child Nutrition Manager and the school Principal

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Reads recipes and directions for quantity and follows instructions.
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• Uses standardized recipes and makes substitutions with the approval of the manager.
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• Calculates amount of ingredients for number of portions to be served.
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• Prepares and serves meals.
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• Gathers items as directed by recipe for use.
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• Stores food and equipment prepared and used by self and others.
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• Measures, mixes, and stirs ingredients.
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• Slices and chops food as needed.
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• Computes time to be used in preparing and finishing products on time.
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• Proportions and serves food in prescribed serving size.
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• Arranges foods and supplies to retain sanitation and quality.
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• Sanitizes service wear.
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• Cleans equipment, work area, and dining room after use.
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• Notifies manager of equipment repairs needed.
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• Records material and supplies needed.
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• Inspects kitchen activities to make sure safety and sanitation procedures are followed.
• May be on call for special school events.
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• Receives training and in-service pertinent to the job function.
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• Performs other functions as assigned by supervisor(s).