**School based assignments will vary**

Responsibilities:

Provide support to the food service program with specific responsibilities for cooking and serving food items that meet mandated nutritional requirements and /or student or school personnel requests, including but not limited to:

• Perform automated record keeping for the purpose of facilitating the accurate recording of purchases through student card or cash purchase
• Maintain facilities in a safe and sanitary condition, including food storage, preparation and serving areas including documenting food temperatures to ensure food safety
• Inventory and document food and supplies for tracking purposes
• Prepares food using standardized recipes, accurate measurements, and correct food preparation
• Serve correct food portions using acceptable sanitation techniques in food handling, maintaining correct holding temperatures and utilizing food merchandising techniques
• Demonstrate cooperative and supportive work practices in order to maintain a positive work environment 

Requirements:

• High School Diploma, equivalent, or the ability to obtain diploma or equivalent within 12 months of employment
• Ability to read and follow written instructions, schedules, recipes and other printed information
• Possess basic math proficiency
• Possess effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to operate cafeteria equipment
• Various sites may require the use of driving a district vehicle; therefore, a current driver's license is required

District Commitment:

• Partnering with an experienced Child Nutrition Program staff member as a mentor
• On the job training and opportunity for upward mobility
• Participation in unit meetings, in-service training and workshops in order to be successful in job functions
• Enrollment into Employee Discount Program

It shall be the policy of the St. Charles Parish School Board that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion or veteran status be denied the benefits of, or be subject to, discrimination in regard to employment, retention, promotion, transfer, or dismissal in any educational program or activity under the jurisdiction of the Board.