Summary

The Colville School District is now accepting applications for a Nutritional Specialist, to work 3.5 hours/day under the supervision of the Nutrition Director. This position has the responsibility of performing assigned tasks, which include, but are not limited to, food preparation, cooking/baking, serving meals, record keeping, keyboarding, computer data entry, maintaining necessary supplies to perform his/her duties, and housekeeping.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work as a positive and collaborative member of the food service staff to foster the primary goals of the food service program and the Colville School District.
• Work enthusiastically and with a good attitude towards fellow staff members, students, and the community, and work as a member of the food service team.
• Performs assigned tasks including, but not limited to, food preparation, cooking/baking, serving meals, record keeping, keyboarding, computer data entry, maintaining necessary supplies to perform his/her duties, and housekeeping.
• Implements defined standards of sanitation for personnel, food preparation, kitchen equipment, and physical plant.
• Implements defined standards of safety for personnel, equipment, and physical plant.
• Participates in the preparation of food within an established production system following standardized recipes, preparation and service methods, and food handling techniques to ensure acceptable standards.
• Follows established procedures for service and distribution of meals.
• Participates in preparation and service of planned meals for special activities.
• Requisitions food and/or supplies for workstations.
• Maintains required forms and records as assigned.
• Assumes responsibility as a food service employee, follows work assignments, and maintains workstation.
• Demonstrates knowledge of departmental regulations under routine procedures and participates in programs for self-development and development of others.
• Recognizes the chain of command, grievance procedures, and levels of job responsibilities.
• Responsible for cleanliness and sanitation of work area at all times.
• Attends relevant training classes and workshops.
• Act as or fill in for site supervisor.
• Perform clerking duties.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

The physical demands 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.

• Employee must exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally while carrying, pushing, and/or pulling to move objects.
• Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unaided and may lift over 50 pounds with the assistance of another person and/or a lift assist.
• Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit; do some stooping, kneeling, and/or crouching; and have significant fine finger dexterity.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or ordinary infectious diseases carried by students.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to extreme heat and risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Qualifications

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.

• Employment is contingent upon clearance by the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to two years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Know components required for federal reimbursable meals.
• Prior experience in salad bar preparation and display, cooking, and baking.
• Demonstrated acceptance of responsibility and flexibility.
• Must take initiative and be punctual and dependable.
• Must have a neat, clean appearance.
• Demonstrated the ability to work with fellow employees, and, preferably, school-age children.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to employees of the school.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute ratio and percent.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Some computer knowledge preferred.
• Has a current food handlers’ card or willingness and ability to get one upon hire.

Salary Schedule

Position follows student calendar (summers off, Christmas break off, spring break off, etc.). 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator who fully and actively supports equal access for all people, regardless of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, and the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, and equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint, or otherwise oppose discrimination. The following positions have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator – Exec. Director of Business & Operations, Section 504 Coordinator – Exec. Director of Student Services, Title IX Coordinator – Exec. Director of Student Services. Contact: 217 S. Hofstetter Street, Colville WA 99114 services@colsd.org 509-684-7850. The Colville School District is a drug free/tobacco free workplace. This organization requires a successful applicant to provide eligibility and verification of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act. Notice: The candidate selected will be hired on a temporary basis subject to favorable reporting of a state and national fingerprinting background. An Equal Opportunity Employer.