Work Calendar: Hourly

FTE: 0.7375 (29.5 Hours per Week)

Contract Status: Non-Contract

FLSA Status: Non- Exempt

Reports To: Nutrition Manager

Starting Wage: $ 16.00 hourly

Salary Schedule/Lane: 86/I

Benefits: Not Eligible

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 Multiple Vacancies, Position Open Until Filled

JOB SUMMARY

The Nutrition Technician prepares and serves food items to students and/or school personnel, maintains facilities in a safe and sanitary condition, occasionally handles money and reconciles transactions, and guides assigned personnel/volunteers in the performance of their job functions. Nutrition Technicians may be required to transfer between school kitchens to fulfill department staffing needs.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

All positions require selected candidates to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a criminal background check. 

Additional minimum required qualifications for this position are:

1. Ability to pass a physical abilities assessment.
2. Able to obtain a Food Handler’s Permit within two weeks of hire.
3. Able to follow safety practices and procedures, including the proper use of food preparation equipment.
4. Speak, read, write, and present professionally, analyze and interpret English written and verbal communications.
5. Ability to complete basic math computations (add, subtract, multiply & divide).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

These are examples of skills and experience that the best qualified candidates may have.  Not having one or all of them does not disqualify any candidate from consideration.

1. Food handling experience.
2. Point of sale transaction and money handling experience.
3. Spanish or other language proficiency, including ability to read, write, speak and understand.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Arrange food and beverage items to serve them to students and staff in a safe and efficient manner.
2. Able to correctly identify a federally reimbursable meal and appropriately categorize its food components. Communicate with students to help them select food options to meet the federally reimbursable meal standard.
3. Attend meetings and trainings as required for a minimum of 6 hours per year (e.g. Healthy Edge and Safety and Sanitation classes within first 6 months, ServSafe, etc.) to convey and/or gather information required to perform functions.
4. Clean utensils, equipment, and the storage of food preparation and serving areas (e.g. sweeping, mopping, garbage removal, washing tables, etc.) to maintain sanitary conditions.
5. Collect payments for food items from students and staff and reconciles transactions (e.g. cash, meal tickets, point-of-sale, federal meal benefits, etc.) to secure funds for reimbursement, balance accounts, and comply with district accounting practices.
6. Inspect food items and/or supplies to verify quantity and specifications of orders and/or comply with mandated health standards.
7. Interact in a positive manner (e.g. students, staff, administration, general public, etc.) to maintain a friendly and welcoming environment for customer dining.
8. Inventory food items, condiments and supplies to ensure availability of items.
9. Maintain food service equipment (e.g. weekly cleaning of proofers, ovens, steam tables, etc.) to maintain safe operating conditions.
10. Prepare documentation (e.g. production records, inventory, etc.) to provide written support and/or convey information.
11. Prepare, arrange, and serve food and beverage items to meet mandated nutritional requirements and projected meal requirements.
12. Respond to inquiries of students, staff, and the public to provide information and/or direction regarding the type and/or cost of meals, and adherence to program regulations and guidelines.
13. Stock food, condiments and supplies to maintain adequate quantities and security of items.
14. Communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and building positive working relationships with employees and stakeholders.
15. Work under limited supervision, utilizing time-management and prioritization strategies, accurately processing detailed information and meeting deadlines.
16. Support a team environment by collaborating with own and other work units to effectively perform the duties of the position.
17. Adapt to changing work priorities and work with frequent interruptions, as required.
18. Speak, read, write, analyze, understand and follow written and verbal communication in English including grammar and punctuation; listen to, and understand information and ideas presented verbally or in writing.
19. Maintain regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements efficiently and effectively.
20. As needed, stand for extended periods of time, roll, push, pull, bend, reach, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds.
21. Other duties as assigned.

EMPLOYEE SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:       No

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 10% sitting, 40% walking, and 50% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact us at Human Resource Services - Salt Lake City School District (slcschools.org) or call 801-578-8340.

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Non-Discrimination Statement

No district employee or student shall be subjected to discrimination in employment or any district program or activity on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The district is committed to providing equal access and equal opportunity in its programs, services and employment including its policies, complaint processes, program accessibility, district facility use, accommodations and other Equal Employment Opportunity matters. The district also provides equal access to district facilities for all youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code, including scouting groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and complaints regarding unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation: Tina Hatch, Compliance and Investigations/Title IX Coordinator, 440 East 100 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111, (801) 578-8340. You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights, Denver, CO, (303) 844-5695