Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $38,460.00 - $50,556.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
Professional Development
Employee assistance program
Job Description
The hiring organization is a large school district's Nutrition Services department responsible for managing food production and service across various school cafeterias. This organization prioritizes providing healthy, well-balanced meals to students while ensuring compliance with state and federal nutrition programs and regulations. They emphasize food safety, quality, sanitation, and efficient food production. The district's Nutrition Services department employs multiple dedicated staff members, including Nutrition Services Assistants III, who play a pivotal role in preparing, cooking, and baking food in assigned nutrition centers throughout the school district.
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Job Requirements
- At least two years of experience preparing and serving food in a large food service operation
- a combination of paid or volunteer experience demonstrating reliability and attention to detail
- possession of a current ServSafe certificate or equivalent food handler's certificate issued by an ANSI-accredited organization
- ability to earn and maintain a Food Protection Manager certification in accordance with CA Retail Food Code, Section 113947, before the conclusion of the initial probation period
- some assignments may require possession of a California Driver License and proof of current automobile insurance
- physical capability to lift, carry and move heavy shipments and equipment
- ability to stand and walk on concrete and tile floors for long periods
- ability to work in an environment with a wide range of temperatures
- ability to use knives, slicers or other sharp objects safely
- ability to comprehend written and oral instructions
- willingness to perform cleaning and sanitation duties
- ability to work cooperatively with others in a fast-paced environment
Job Qualifications
- Knowledge of methods of quantity food service preparation, serving and storing, including safe and proper temperature of heated foods and methods of preparing and serving food in large quantities
- knowledge of federal and state health and safety regulations as they apply to food preparation and services
- knowledge of methods used in cleaning and sanitizing kitchen equipment, utensils, appliances and facilities
- knowledge of commercial kitchen utensils, equipment and appliances and methods of use
- knowledge of principles and practices of training and providing work direction
- knowledge of basic nutrition
- knowledge of federal, state and local requirements and standards of child nutrition programs
- knowledge of methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies
- knowledge of techniques of record-keeping and inventory
- knowledge of customer services practices
- ability to prepare, cook, bake and serve a variety of large quantities of food efficiently and effectively under time constraints in a fast-paced environment
- ability to follow, adjust and extend recipes and make proper substitutions as needed
- ability to operate commercial kitchen machines and equipment safely and efficiently
- ability to monitor and keep records of food temperatures, quantity of food used and serving portions and maintain inventory
- ability to operate a computerized point-of-sale system, count money and make change quickly and accurately
- ability to plan and organize work to meet schedules and time-lines
- ability to determine and order appropriate quantities of food and supplies needed
- ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing
- ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
- ability to use tact, discretion and courtesy in dealing with sensitive situations
- ability to establish and maintain cooperative effective working relationships with district staff, faculty, students and others encountered in the course of work
Job Duties
- Acts as the baker and/or cook for an assigned nutrition center
- cooks, pans, trays and serves food
- puts food in warmers
- mixes and bakes various types of baked goods
- determines appropriate quantities of food and adjusts recipes accordingly
- makes suggestions to supervisors on student preferences to improve cost effectiveness
- prepares food by using special kitchen equipment such as slicers, choppers and mixers to slice, heat, count, weigh, measure, cup, cut, slice, dice, chop, grate and scoop into serving size portions
- measures ingredients
- follows recipes and menus
- trays and warms food in the oven
- wraps baked goods, sandwiches and other foods
- prepares special lunches for faculty and staff
- pulls inventory needed for each meal
- sets up and prepares serving areas
- sets up and replenishes hot food areas and beverages
- fills warmers with food to be served
- sets up the teachers' lounge
- records the quantity of food used for each meal
- counts leftover food and beverages and stores them in the pantry or freezer
- fills and wraps food containers
- receives, checks, counts, records and stores deliveries
- conducts daily and monthly inventories
- records cooler and food temperatures to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
- places orders for food and goods
- maintains inventory records and ensures they are current and correct
- maintains records of daily food usage
- maintains records of meals served to various programs and off-site centers
- performs general cleaning duties to ensure nutrition centers and equipment are clean and sanitary
- washes, dries and puts away center equipment, utensils and appliances
- cleans and sanitizes work areas, carts and coolers
- cleans the teachers' lounge and faculty dining room
- prepares serving carts and other equipment for sale at specific sites outside of the nutrition center
- takes out and sells from food and mobile carts
- transports food on campus
- returns food and equipment to the nutrition center
- prepares meals and packed lunches for various off-site school programs
- prepares for and cooks on the barbeque
- serves students, staff and faculty at service lines and carts
- performs cashiering duties, including collecting money and making change
- counts monies and gets change for each day
- forecasts usage and orders food and supplies as needed for operation
- trains and provides work direction to other nutrition services staff
- provides work direction to Nutrition Services Assistants II assisting with food production
- serves as a lead at assigned site
- trains and provides work direction and guidance to nutrition services staff
- acts as back-up for Nutrition Services Supervisor in that individual's absence
- may drive a school van to pick up and deliver food and supplies at various sites as needed
- loads and unloads vans with food and supplies for transport to other sites
- performs other related duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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