CHILD NUTRITION ASSISTANT

Lake Tapps Elementary

2.5 HOURS PER DAY/5 DAYS PER WEEK

The Child Nutrition Assistant is responsible for supporting the food service department by assisting in the preparation, serving, and cleanup of meals, ensuring the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and nutrition for children. This position involves receiving, storing, and managing food supplies, preparing a variety of meals, and maintaining cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas. The assistant will work closely with kitchen staff to meet meal projections, serve food, and monitor food allergens to ensure the safety and well-being of all students.

PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

Receive, check, and store incoming food and supplies.
Perform various tasks in food preparation and services, including salad and sandwich preparation.
Assist in cooking and preparing meals, for the purpose of meeting meal projections and meal requirements.
Prepare and serve ala carte meals.
Assist in stocking areas, including salad bars, utensils, and milk fridge.
Serve food along meal lines.
Clean dishes, cooking utensils, equipment, lunchroom, and kitchen for the purpose of maintaining sanitary conditions.
Review product ingredients, especially in regard to the 9 main food allergens.
Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience in food preparation to include cooking and baking which included acquiring and applying nutritional knowledge.
Ability to communicate and maintain good working relations with other employees, students, community representatives, and school staff.
Valid state food handler’s certification or ability to obtain one.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The physical demands and work environment described here 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 requirements	Never	Seldom 1-10% 0-1 hour	Occasional 11-33% 1-3 hours	Frequent 34-66% 3-6 hours	Constant 67-100% (not restricted)
Sit	x
Stand / Walk					x
Perform work from ladder		x
Climb ladder		x
Climb stairs	x
Twist				x
Bend / Stoop			x
Squat / Kneel		x
Crawl	x
Reach Left, Right, Both				x
Work above shoulders L, R, B		x
Keyboard L, R, B		x
Wrist (flexion/extension) L, R, B				x
Grasp (forceful) L, R, B		x
Fine manipulation L, R, B				x
Operate foot controls L, R, B	x
Vibratory tasks; high impact L, R, B	x
Vibratory tasks; low impact L, R, B	x
Lifting / Pushing	Never	Seldom	Occasional	Frequent	Constant
Lift L, R, B		Up to 50 lbs.		Up to 10 lbs.
Carry L, R, B		Up to 10 lbs.
Push / Pull L, R, B		Up to 35 lbs.	Up to 5 lbs.

Employee is required to properly use such safety equipment as is appropriate to the work to prevent injury too self or others. Employee is exposed to extremely hot and cold equipment and potentially hazardous cooking tools and equipment. The individual could be exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials or illnesses during the course of their duties.

Salary and Benefits per Dieringer Classified Personnel Education Association (DCPEA) Collective Bargaining Agreement

Paid Time Off (personal and sick)

Attendance Incentive (PTO cash out/rollover)

Reports to: Child Nutrition Manager

Attachments

Current resume
Professional References (previous supervisors)
Current certificates/licenses

The Dieringer School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities based on sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, and provides equal access to Scouting America and other designated youth groups. The following employee has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Dr. Paula Dawson, Superintendent: Phone: 253-826-7016.