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Child Nutrition Worker - 5 to 7 Hour Workday JobID: 843 Position Type: Child Nutrition Department/Child Nutrition Worker Date Posted: 7/14/2025 Location: Child Nutrition Department Additional Information: Show/Hide Job Title: Child Nutrition Worker Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt Reports to: Cafeteria Manager Date Revised: 08/21/2023 Dept./School: Child Nutrition Primary Purpose: Work under moderate supervision to prepare and serve appropriate quantities of food to meet menu requirements. Maintain high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, and safety practices. Qualifications: Education/Certification: None specified Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to understand written and verbal food preparation and safety instructions Working knowledge of kitchen equipment and food production procedures Ability to operate large and small kitchen equipment and tools Ability to perform basic math Experience: None Major Responsibilities and Duties: Food Preparation and Serving * Prepare quality food according to a planned menu of tested and uniform recipes. * Serve food according to meal schedules, departmental policies, and procedures, and practice and promote portion control and proper use of leftovers. * Store and handle food items and supplies safely and according to established procedures. Maintain a clean and organized storage area. Safety and Sanitation * Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety standards, and follow established procedures to meet high standards of cleanliness, health, and safety. * Keep garbage collection containers and areas neat and sanitary. * Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor. * Maintain personal appearance and hygiene. Other * Handle and record cashier functions accurately. * Help record food requisitions and order necessary supplies. * Maintain daily food preparation records. * Promote teamwork and interaction with fellow staff members. * Complete annual continuing education requirements. * Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. Supervisory Responsibilities: None Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Tools/Equipment Used: Standard large and small kitchen equipment and tools including electric slicer, mixer, pressure steamer, deep-fat fryer, sharp cutting tools, stove, oven, dishwasher, and food/utility cart Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stoop, pushing/pulling, and twisting Motion: Continual walking; frequent climbing (ladder), grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching/overhead reaching Lifting: Frequent moderate lifting and carrying (1544 pounds) Environment: Work inside in commercial kitchen environment; exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, extreme humidity, noise, vibration, microwaves, biological hazards (bacteria, mold, fungi), chemical hazards (fumes, vapors, gases), electrical hazards; work with hands in water; work around machinery with moving parts; work on slippery surfaces Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stressThis document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. Krum ISD is an Equal Opportunity Employer Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity), national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminating employment practice. In accordance with Title IX, the district does not discriminate on the basis of sex and is required not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs or activities. The requirement not to discriminate extends to employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX may be referred to the district's Title IX coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education, or both. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and Title VII can be directed to Nancy Shipley, Asst. Superintendent (940) 435-7116, nancy.shipley@, or Section 504 Coordinator Terry Rahn, Director of Special Programs (940) 435-7117, terry.rahn@.