Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $39,608.28 - $52,070.88
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Professional development opportunities
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Job Description
The hiring organization is a public school district nutrition services department dedicated to providing nutritious, well-balanced meals to students, faculty, and staff across multiple school sites. This department plays a pivotal role in shaping the dietary habits and health of the student community by ensuring food safety, proper preparation, and appealing presentation at school cafeterias. With an emphasis on compliance with federal, state, and local nutrition and safety standards, the department strives to maintain high-quality food services that support the educational environment. As a part of a wider educational system, the nutrition services department operates various nutrition centers throughout the... Show More
Job Requirements
- A combination of paid or volunteer experience that provides preparation for work responsibilities requiring reliability and attention to detail, including at least two (2) years of experience preparing and serving food in a large food service operation
- possession of a California Driver License and proof of current automobile insurance for some assignments
- possession of a current ServSafe certificate or equivalent food handler's certificate issued by an organization accredited by the American National Standards Institute
- ability to earn, and maintain, Food Protection Manager certification, in accordance with CA Retail Food Code, Section 113947, before the conclusion of the initial probation period
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 and 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 service 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 timelines
- 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
- Act as the baker and/or cook for an assigned nutrition center
- cook, pan, tray and serve food
- put food in warmers
- mix and bake various types of baked goods
- determine appropriate quantities of food and adjust recipes accordingly
- make suggestions to supervisors on student preferences to improve cost effectiveness
- prepare 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
- measure ingredients
- follow recipes and menus
- tray and warm food in the oven
- wrap baked goods, sandwiches and other foods
- prepare special lunches for faculty and staff
- pull inventory needed for each meal
- set up and prepare serving areas
- set up and replenish hot food areas and beverages
- fill warmers with food to be served
- set up the teachers' lounge
- record the quantity of food used for each meal
- count leftover food and beverages and store them in the pantry or freezer
- fill and wrap food containers
- receive, check, count, record and store deliveries
- conduct daily and monthly inventories
- record cooler and food temperatures to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
- place orders for food and goods
- maintain inventory records and ensure they are current and correct
- maintain records of daily food usage
- maintain records of meals served to various programs and off-site centers
- perform general cleaning duties to ensure nutrition centers and equipment are clean and sanitary
- wash, dry and put away center equipment, utensils and appliances
- clean and sanitize work areas, carts and coolers
- clean the teachers' lounge and faculty dining room
- prepare serving carts and other equipment for sale at specific sites outside of the nutrition center
- take out and sell from food and mobile carts
- transport food on campus
- return food and equipment to the nutrition center
- prepare meals and packed lunches for various off-site school programs
- prepare for and cook on the barbeque
- serve students, staff and faculty at service lines and carts
- perform cashiering duties, including collecting money and making change
- count monies and get change for each day
- forecast usage and order food and supplies as needed for operation
- train and provide work direction to other nutrition services staff
- provide work direction to Nutrition Services Assistants II assisting with food production
- serve as a lead at assigned site
- train and provide work direction and guidance to nutrition services staff
- act as back-up for Nutrition Services Supervisor in that individual's absence
- drive a school van to pick up and deliver food and supplies at various sites as needed
- load and unload vans with food and supplies for transport to other sites
- perform other related duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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