HomeMy WebLinkAboutMenu Planner- Child Nutrition AssistantMarch 2011 & July 2015
TITLE: Menu Planner/Child Nutrition Assistant
QUALIFICATIONS:
A, High School Diploma preferred.
Current Food Handlers Card and HACCP certification or the ability to obtain both.
Strong computer skills including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Knowledge of Batch Cooking
Ability to work with staff, students and the public.
Strong math and communication skill
Capable of lifting up to 40 pounds.
Willingness to try new ideas.
Physically able to perform assigned duties.
Knowledge and experience with bookkeeping and clerical duties.
Strong telephone skills.
Ability to complete required paperwork.
Previous experience preferred, but not mandatory.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
REPORTS TO: Child Nutrition Supervisor.
JOB GOALS:
To support the delivery of School District 91’s written, taught, tested and reported curriculum and contribute to maximizing student achievement.
To assure the smooth and efficient operation of the child nutrition program so that the program’s maximum positive impact on the education and health of children can be achieved.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Knows and follows nutritional guidelines.
Plans for the use of government commodities as part of monthly menu planning.
Prepares the production sheets and provides them for all locations.
Creates the monthly menu and arranges for the printing and delivery to the schools.
Understands and monitors nutrition standards for Idaho school meals and ala carte items to ensure that items meet nutritional standards.
Uses the nutrient analysis software to create menus that meet nutritional standards.
Attends meetings related to the co-op bids. Works with the Child Nutrition Supervisor and the Inventory Control Clerk to analyze the bid information.
Maintains a database of nutritional information for all products used by the Child Nutrition Program.
Enters and maintains the inventory information from all of the schools and updates prices and package sizes as needed.
Maintains accurate records and completes all required paperwork.
Knows and follows health and sanitation procedures.
Performs required clerical and limited receiving duties at the warehouse as needed.
Helps with reviews of sites and training as requested.
Answers the telephone in a pleasant and professional manner.
Maintains high standards of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
Has regular and predictable attendance.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs all other duties as assigned.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
This position is scheduled for 198 days. The exact terms of this position will be determined by the needs of the district and budgetary constraints. Benefits will be in accordance
with approved Board policy. Wages will be in accordance with the Classified Salary Schedule as a range from Grade 7 to Grade 9.
This is an “at will” position in that the employer or employee may terminate employment at any time or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. The “employment
at will” policy cannot be changed verbally or in writing, unless the change is specifically authorized in writing and expressly approved by the Board of Trustees of District 91.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this position will be evaluated annually by the Child Nutrition Supervisor in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on the evaluation of classified personnel.
This position has been given an overall physical classification of light duty.
1 – 33% 34 – 66% 67-100%
Light 40 pounds 20 pounds 10 pounds
The following chart indicates the activities required for this position and their frequency.
None Occasional Frequent Constant
0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
Sitting [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
Standing [ ] [X] [ ] [ ]
Bending at waist [ ] [X] [ ] [ ]
Forward Reaching [ ] [X] [ ] [ ]
O
verhead Reaching [ ] [X] [ ] [ ]
Climbing Ladders [ ] [X] [ ] [ ]
Squatting [ ] [X] [ ] [ ]
Walking [ ] [X] [ ] [ ]
Repetitive arm/
shoulder movement [ ] [ ] [X] [ ]
Carrying [ ] [X] [ ] [ ]
Pushing [ ] [X] [ ] [ ]
Pulling [ ] [X] [ ] [ ]
Driving [ ] [X] [ ] [ ]