School Nutrition Aide - Choice Schools

School Nutrition Aide
2024-2025 School Year

At Bradford Academy, the top priority will always remain the same - the students. Building a safe community allows our staff and families to lean on each other to invest in every child's educational journey. Our 13-year commitment is a promise to our families to equip each child with the tools and skills needed to walk across the stage at graduation. We are looking for talented and dedicated educators like you to help us see that promise through.

A successful candidate for this position has:

• An unwavering belief that all children regardless of their background can learn and exceed at high levels.
• A strong desire to achieve outstanding results in the pursuit of excellence for students.
• A love for building relationships and being on a collaborative team.
• The willingness to be a humble change agent.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

As the School Nutrition Aide, your core responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Oversees preparation, packaging, and distribution of school meals.
• Collects cash for reduced-price meals and full-paid meals, as assigned.
• Accounts and reports funds collected for meals for students and adults, as assigned.
• Maintains food preparation and dining areas at ratings exceeding state standards.
• Maintains food service areas, equipment, and furnishings in neat, clean, and appealing condition.
• Achieves high levels of customer satisfaction through student participation rates and by student and adult ratings.
• Promptly reports major repairs needed to the School Nutrition Director.
• Immediately reports any damage to school property to the School Nutrition Director.
• Keeps an inventory of food, supplies, and equipment on hand, and makes requisitions to the School Nutrition Director far enough in advance to sustain a smooth-running and continuous food service program.
• Demonstrates a basic understanding and implementation of County Health regulations, and MDE School Nutrition Policies/Procedures relative to their work assignments.
• Assumes other responsibilities assigned by the School Nutrition Director or the School Leader.

Job Goal: To provide students with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean and efficient food service program.

Essential Skills and Competencies: While we will consider a broad range of backgrounds, the ideal candidate would have the following qualifications/experience:

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Solid record of punctuality verified by reference checks.

Desired Qualifications:

• Valid ServSafe Certification.
• Ability to read, follow directions, and maintain records.
• Food service experience in an educational setting.
• Experience working with students from all backgrounds.
• Ability to work effectively with school personnel and students in a diverse school community.

Work Location: 24218 Garner St, Southfield, MI 48033

Please contact Nadia Samaha, nadiasamaha@choiceschools.comwith any questions.

Working for Choice Schools Associates

Bradford Academy is part of the Choice Schools Community. As a comprehensive education service provider, Choice Schools offers a student-centered approach to tailored school operations support. Much like a superintendent's office, Choice Schools provides invaluable assistance in various crucial areas, including instruction, professional development, curriculum, human resources, finance, compliance, communications, and enrollment. By being a part of the Choice Schools Scholar Model, Bradford Academy is a vibrant community of learning, comprised of multiple other outstanding scholar schools within the state. The Scholar Model will provide you with the support and collaboration of a large district while serving at a tight-knit community school in your area.

Choice Schools Associates is an equal opportunity employer. Choice Schools Associates does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic background. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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