GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Under the general supervision of the school Principal, the School Nutrition Clerk will assist students and parents with food vendor issues; maintain and generate daily site nutrition records as required for District submission of information to the School Breakfast Program (SBP) and National School Lunch Program (NSLP); maintain records required for SBP and NSLP audits; attend nutrition meetings as required; assist in daily nutrition volunteer training and the coordination of volunteers; distribute site training materials for volunteers, time permitting, and do related nutrition program work as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
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Responsible for daily food distribution process; follow the procedures at the site; meet the audit guidelines of the State and Federal SBP and NSLP
- Serve meals in compliance with SBP, NSLP, and food safety regulations
- Track inventory and proper storage of daily food program deliveries, which includes lifting boxes and crates
- Daily setup, distribution, and breakdown of meal service
- Attend trainings in accordance with CDE professional standards and provided for the SBP and NSLP
- Assist Food Services & Business Specialist in the training of site volunteers
- Maintain site records to meet local Health Department requirements and the State and Federal requirements for SBP and NSLP reimbursable meals
- Input daily SBP and NSLP information into the student meal data system, including but not limited to such information as periodic food temperature notations and stdent participation in the program (point of service data)
- Perform other related SBP and NSLP duties similar to the above in scope and function as required
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
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Manual dexterity sufficient to write, use the telephone, computer, calculator, and office machines at required speed and accuracy
- Obtain Food Safety Training Certificate within 30 days of hire
- Must maintain current First Aid certification
- Record-keeping techniques
- Operation of computer and data entry skills
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
- Work confidently with discretion
- Organize and prioritize time and material and work independently, demonstrating ability to perform in situations requiring tact, courtesy, and good judgment
- Work with children, while remaining flexible and patient, particularly when busy
- Learn procedures, functions, and limitations of assigned duties
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Maintain confidentiality
- Lift and carry up to 30 lbs.
EXPERIENCE
Previous experience with the SBP and NSLP programs and Excel and record-keeping practices is very desirable.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, speak, and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach overhead and horizontally to retrieve and store supplies; push, pull, lift, and carry supplies and equipment; and to kneel or crouch.
TEMPERAMENTS
This job requires some independent tasks done alone and some with one or more participating. There is some repetitive work required. One must perform a variety of duties without loss of efficiency or composure. Effectively collaborates with teachers and other staff members.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the above-stated essential functions.