The Ankeny Community School District (CSD) enjoys a reputation as one of the premier school districts in Iowa and the midwest, with students, staff and parents unified in their efforts to excel in academics, athletics, the arts and activities.  Located in the heart of Iowa, Ankeny is just 6 miles from the capital city of Des Moines The District serves over 12,200 PK-12 students.  Ankeny CSD is the 7th largest school district in the state of Iowa, growing an average of 300 students per school year.  The district offers a competitive salary and benefit packages.

JDE: 5.62

Substitute Nutrition Services

Purpose Statement

The position of Substitute Nutrition Services is assigned to a specific kitchen or serving area by the food service supervisor and is supervised by the manager in the kitchen or designated cook at the transport school. A Substitute Nutrition Services worker is required to perform general kitchen work and may assist with cooking. 

Job Title: Substitute Nutrition Services

Daily Rate of Pay: $14.65/hour

Reports To: Kitchen manager or designated cook  

Wage/Hour Status:  Temporary/Seasonal

Minimum Qualifications:

• Demonstrates aptitude for successful performance of tasks.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate 

Essential Functions 

• Reports for work with appropriate uniform (clean white top, slacks or skirt, vinyl shoes with safe soles, and same dress code as for regular employees) at assigned time and place.
• Reports to manager or designated cook for job assignment.
• Works as quickly, safely, and efficiently as possible being sure to ask questions if unsure about something.
• Performs other duties as may from time to time be assigned by the Superintendent.

Other Functions

• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Working Environment 

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

The usual and customary methods of performing the position functions require the following physical demands:  significant lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, reaching, driving, standing and walking. Working conditions may include extreme temperatures and humidity.  Hazards may include exposure to communicable diseases. This position requires one to maintain emotional control under stress. 

Responsibility 

Responsibilities include working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform position functions.  There is some opportunity to significantly impact the organization’s services. 

Terms of Employment 

Work year established by the Superintendent; Salary according to schedule adopted annually.

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Evaluation 

Job performance will be evaluated annually, as per district policies and procedures

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Approved by:     Justin Mohr                                          Date: August 6th, 2023

Ankeny Community School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  It is the policy of the District to provide equal employment opportunities and not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age or marital status in its employment and personnel practices.  The job categories where the representative groups are underrepresented.