Child Nutrition Services Worker I

About the role

The District has the right to limit the number of eligible which can be reasonably used during the existence of the eligibility list. The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

Responsibilities

• Assist in quantity preparation and serving of foods at an assigned school site;
• Assist in the preparation and service of food and beverage items to staff and students;
• Assist in maintaining food service facilities, equipment, and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Prepare fruits, vegetables, rice, and desserts;
• Assemble various ingredients as assigned;
• Package and wrap food items according to established procedures and portion control standards;
• Serve meals on serving lines;
• Set out prepared foods.
• Heat, pan, arrange, and serve food items;
• Replenish salad bar items;
• Stock condiments, food items, beverages, and paper goods;
• Clean serving counters, tables, chairs, food containers and other food service equipment;
• Prepare food and beverages for sale;
• Count and set-up plates, trays, and utensils;
• Prepare salads, sandwiches, and packaged foods for distribution;
• Mix, slice, grate, and chop food items;
• Assure proper temperature of foods;
• Take inventory of food, beverages, condiments, and supplies;
• Assure availability of items required for meeting projected menu requirements;
• Perform routine cashiering duties as assigned;
• Receive and count money;
• Make correct change;
• Reconcile cash and credit receipts;
• Maintain accuracy of meal counts;
• Scan student meal cards and assist with deposits;
• Collect items to be processed such as free and reduced meal applications and meal tickets.
• Operate standard food service equipment such as slicers, steamers, ovens, and warmers.

Requirements

• Education and Experience: Any combination equivalent to: sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed in the examples of duties, knowledge, and abilities.
• Knowledge: Basic food preparation including washing, cutting and assembling food items and ingredients; Basic kitchen utensils and equipment; Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy; Proper lifting techniques; Basic math and cashiering skills; Understand multi-step written and oral instructions; Safety and sanitation practices and procedures; Quantify food preparation and handling; Oral and written communication skills.
• Ability: Assist in maintaining food service facilities, equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition; Learn methods and procedures for preparing and serving food in large quantities; Learn sanitation practices related to the handling and serving of food; Wash, cut, slice, grate, mix and assemble food items and ingredients; Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; Work cooperatively with others; Understand and follow oral and written directions; Operate a cash register and make change accurately; Work collaboratively as part of a team; Complete work with interruptions.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Any combination equivalent to: sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above.

Skills

• Basic food preparation including washing, cutting and assembling food items and ingredients;
• Basic kitchen utensils and equipment;
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy;
• Proper lifting techniques;
• Basic math and cashiering skills;
• Understand multi-step written and oral instructions;
• Safety and sanitation practices and procedures;
• Quantify food preparation and handling;
• Oral and written communication skills;
• Wash, cut, slice, grate, mix and assemble food items and ingredients;
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
• Work cooperatively with others;
• Understand and follow oral and written directions;
• Operate a cash register and make change accurately;
• Work collaboratively as part of a team;
• Complete work with interruptions.

Benefits

The District offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including medical, dental, vision plans, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, long-term disability, cancer insurance, accident insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. A fully paid District provided medical plan is provided for each full-time classified employee. A full-time employee who does not enroll in a medical plan will automatically be enrolled in the least expensive medical plan. A less than full-time employee working at least four (4) hours or more a day may enroll District provided plans at a prorated rate. Employees can choose to enroll and purchase dental, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, long-term disability, cancer insurance, and accident insurance. District paid family and single-vision plans are offered to all employees regardless of full-time or part-time status.

Pay

Salary range: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour.

Schedule

Full-time schedule: 40 hours per week.