Burke County Board of Education

School Nutrition Program

School Nutrition Program Substitute Job Description

Qualifications: 1. Ability to perform duties assigned on job.

a. lifting items up to 50 pounds

b. work in extreme temperatures and humidity

c. handle chemicals for cleaning that could be hazardous if not properly handled

d. stand and work for extended periods

2. Knows basic food preparation and sanitation principals. (desirable)

Supervised by: School Nutrition Program Manager

Job Goal: To produce and serve meals meeting school meal pattern requirements to students in a pleasant, efficient and sanitary manner.

Primary Responsibilities:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Under general supervision, performs manual labor serving meals and other food, and assisting in meal setup and cleanup tasks in a school cafeteria. Work involves serving meals or a la carte items at a serving line, and participating in various cleanup activities. Substitute also performs some routine tasks to assist in food preparation and record keeping. All substitutes report to a Cafeteria Manager.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Serves food at serving line, as necessary, providing a la carte items as requested or meal plates
• Performs light food preparation tasks such as washing fresh fruits and vegetables, assembling salads, assembling and wrapping sandwiches, panning and reheating food items, etc.
• Places food, condiments and supplies on serving lines; monitors serving lines to ensure they are clean and communicates with coworkers to ensure lines are kept well supplied during serving.
• Cleans kitchen area and equipment and utensils to ensure that sanitation codes are maintained; washes pots, pans, and serving utensils by hand or by dishwashing machine.
• Performs various housekeeping or janitorial duties in kitchen such as sweeping and mopping, and in dining area, such as wiping or washing tables, chairs or benches.
• May open canned items, prepare condiment trays, place milk in coolers, etc., as directed.
• May assist with putting up delivery stock in appropriate storage areas.
• May assist with wrapping and putting away food and supplies at the end of serving time.
• Reports for work neat and clean.
• Follows work schedule as prepared by manager.
• Washes hands at appropriate times and wears gloves appropriately.
• Complete daily assigned work and assist fellow staff as needed then report to the manager for other duties.
• Work as a team player.
• Assists in unloading and storage of all foods and supplies.
• Performs any other duties that may be assigned by the School Nutrition Manager or Assistant Manager.