Child Nutrition Specialist

The Child Nutrition Specialist works as a part of the KIPP Texas Public Schools Cafeteria Team to prepare and serve breakfast, lunch and supper for all students at their assigned campus. The Child Nutrition Specialist will work effectively in the cafeteria/kitchen or where designated by the Child Nutrition Site Supervisor. The Child Nutrition Specialist will help  to create a warm and friendly atmosphere to enhance the student’s meal time experience. This position will efficiently handle the sale of food, and to prepare an accurate, balanced tabulation sheet for Child Nutrition accounting purposes.This position must have a firm understanding of HACCP principles, general nutrition and food preparation. This position will abide by the policies, procedures, and standards for physical and food safety, freshness and sanitation.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Know, understand, and assist in implementing the requirements of the Child Nutrition Program.

• Work on the serving line when necessary to ensure quick, smooth meal services.

• Comply with Health Department Codes for food service.

• Comply with all safety measures and regulations throughout the cafeteria and kitchen and report any injuries or unsafe conditions in the workplace to the Child Nutrition Site Supervisor.

• Support the Child Nutrition Site Supervisor with all kitchen and cafeteria duties.

• Carefully prep and prepare products according to the recipe.

• Ensure the quality, taste and presentation of all prepared items.

• Use safety precautions relative to working with food service equipment and materials.

• Firm understanding of FIFO and the Temperature Danger Zone.

• Follow established HACCP food safety, cleaning and maintenance procedures.

• Maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen and cafeteria area.

• Operate dish machines to company and manufacturer specifications.

• Use proper measurements of detergent and sanitizer in the dish machine. 

• Support all efforts to recycle and compost.

• Store stock in an efficient and safe manner.

• Other duties as assigned.