POSITION: Nutrition Services Assistant Tech -Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
To assist with daily FFVP preparation in elementary school kitchens and deliver to classrooms.

QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic math, writing, communication, and reading skills.
Basic operating knowledge of slicers, stoves, ovens, mixers, computers, steam tables, serving equipment and measuring devices preferred.

EXPERIENCE:
0-1 years experience in food preparation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Daily 25% - Assist with food preparation.
Daily 20% - Serve food to customers, meeting all portion control and sanitation requirements.
Daily 15% - Operate a variety of equipment such as electric slicers, knives, stoves, ovens, mixers, dishwashers and computers.
Daily 15% - Sell products and services to customers, make change and maintain appropriate records.
Daily 5% - Wash pots and pans, mop floors and clean various equipment as required.
Weekly 5% - Assist in putting deliveries of food and non-food items away, storing them in appropriate places.
Monthly 5% - Attend training offered to obtain and maintain knowledge required in areas of the Child Nutrition program regulations, sanitation, safety and other skills required for the job.
Monthly 5% - Cross train with others in kitchen to be able to fill in and perform any tasks as needed.
Ongoing 5% - Perform other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SUPERVISION/TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITY: This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Acts a resource for food portions, kitchen equipment use and food preparation techniques, including training, demonstrating, and answering questions.
JUDGMENT AND DECISION MAKING: Work is assigned by the supervisor. This position requires application of position knowledge to efficiently prepare and serve food to students and follow nutrition guidelines. Work is guided by Adams School District 14 policies and procedures. Decision making requires collaboration with the supervisor. Supervisor is always involved in decision making.
SAFETY TO SELF AND OTHERS: Low exposure to self to bruises, chemical burns, loss of limb or sight, disfigurement and/or fatality due to using various kitchen equipment. Medium to self and others to cuts, heat burns, fractured bones, hernia, disease, or repetitive motion or stress due to working in kitchen environment.

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
MENTAL FUNCTIONS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate, use interpersonal skills and compile. Frequently required to compute and evaluate. Occasionally required to compare, analyze, copy, coordinate, instruct, synthesize and negotiate.

SALARY: Per the Classified Employee salary schedule. Range 2. To view current Adams 14 salary schedules, please click here. Adams County School District 14 is a direct deposit employer. All new employees must be fingerprinted per H.B. 90-1077 at a cost of $40.00 to the employee.

APPLICATIONS DEADLINE: Until filled.

APPLICATIONS: All candidates must complete the district's online application for employment. Apply online at www.adams14.org. For more information call 303-853-3201.

ABOUT THE DISTRICT: Adams 14, a nationally recognized leader in education innovation, is Colorado's 23rd largest school district and serves more than 7,500 students annually. Nestled in the historic community of Commerce City, Adams 14 strives to ensure academic success for every student by providing highly effective classroom instruction, supplemental enrichment opportunities and parent/family collaboration opportunities. To learn more about Adams 14, visit adams14.org.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Per the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), the selected applicant shall be required to verify, within 72 hours of employment, their legal right to be employed in the United States. All contracts for employment of personnel shall be subject to approval by Adams County School District 14 Board of Education. Selected applicant must comply with all Adams County School District 14 Board of Education's policies, rules, and regulations.

Inspire. Educate. Empower. Adams 14 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.