Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $45,785.88 - $55,769.16
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Job Description
Berkeley Unified School District (BUSD) is a public education provider committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive working environment for its employees. The district is dedicated to ensuring a workplace free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying. BUSD values diversity in all its forms, including race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression. The district actively promotes non-discriminatory practices and complies with employment laws and policies ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for all staff members. This commitment aligns with their broader mission to support quality education and a positive community environment within Berkeley, California.
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Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience in food service or large-quantity cooking
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
- Ability to operate kitchen equipment
- Physical ability to stand for extended periods
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and up to 60 pounds with assistance
- Good communication skills
- Proof of identification for Form I-9 employment eligibility verification
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience in large-quantity cooking and food preparation
- Knowledge of sanitation and safety practices related to food handling
- Ability to operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Ability to follow and adjust recipes
- Ability to maintain records and inventories
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Physical ability to perform tasks involving lifting, standing and bending
Job Duties
- Perform large-quantity cooking in preparation of foods such as main dishes, vegetables, fruits and salads in a production kitchen environment
- Assure compliance with established safety and sanitation requirements
- Determine appropriate quantity of food items for cooking
- Assure compliance with food quality standards including appearance and nutritional requirements
- Heat and cook food according to standardized recipes to meet scheduled menu requirements and operating timelines
- Measure and weigh ingredients
- Calculate, adjust and extend recipes
- Estimate needed quantities of food and supplies
- Assemble, mix and prepare a variety of ingredients and supplies
- Maintain kitchen facilities and equipment in a clean and sanitary condition
- Clean serving counters, tables, food containers and food service equipment
- Deep clean ovens, food racks, carts, refrigerators, chillers and other equipment
- Prepare food items and utensils for distribution to school and contract sites according to individual school needs
- Review and verify quantities of outgoing shipments
- Load hot and cold transport carts with specified food items and supplies for distribution to school sites
- Monitor inventory levels of food items, utensils and supplies
- Order, receive, store and rotate food items and supplies
- Conduct meal counts and inventories
- Operate standard food service equipment such as slicers, ovens, can openers, food carts, mixers, choppers, stoves and warmers
- Communicate with personnel and various outside agencies to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns
- Maintain a variety of records related to daily food item distribution, inventory and assigned activities
- Process and complete food transport sheets as required
- Perform related duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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