Nutrition Services Helper/Cashier-Rose Valley

Location: Rose Valley Elementary
Position Details: Nutrition Services Cashier/Helper  2.5 hrs/day; 192 days/year 10:00am - 12:30 pm

Pay Range:PSE 1 Salary Schedule

Benefits: This position is NOT eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance in accordance with the School Employee Benefits Board rules and regulations. Paid time off and other benefits are offered in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Public School Employees of Kelso Chapter #1 found HERE.

JOB SUMMARY:
The job of "Nutrition Services Helper/Cashier" is done for the purpose/s of preparing and distributing food items for consumption by students and school personnel and maintaining facilities in a sanitary condition and securing funds for daily meal transactions; depositing funds and balancing accounts and adhering to accounting practices for monies handled.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Upholds board policies and follows administrative procedures
• Cleans utensils, equipment and the storage, food preparation and serving areas for the purpose of maintaining sanitary conditions
• Ensures foods reach and maintain proper temperatures and are entered into log book for the purpose of meeting mandated food safety requirements and for the safety of our students and staff
• Estimates food preparation amounts for the purpose of meeting projected meal requirements and minimizing waste
• Inspects one or more items of food and/or supplies for the purpose of verifying quantity and specifications of orders and/or complying with mandated health requirements
• Prepares documentation for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information
• 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
• Reports equipment malfunctions for the purpose of maintaining equipment in safe working order
• Reports any accidents or injuries immediately to the Food Services Manager for the purpose of maintaining a safe work environment
• Serves one or more items of foods 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
• Collects payments (e.g. cash or checks) for the purpose of completing meal transactions
• Files records and keeps accurate account of information for the purpose of federal and state reporting
• Reconciles transactions for the purpose of balancing accounts and adhering to accounting practices

OTHER  FUNCTIONS:

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
• Bakes one or more items of baked goods for the purpose of providing food items to meet projected meal requirements
• Performs all other duties and participates in meetings and in-service offerings as required for the purpose of keeping abreast of current information in this field
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior job related experience in food preparation, serving and basic kitchen activities
• Demonstrated skills to perform basic arithmetic calculations, adjust recipes to various quantity demands, operate and care for institutional kitchen equipment, and computer skills
• Knowledge of modern methods of food preparation, health codes and sanitatio