Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $20.66 - $25.11
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life insurance
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Paid sick leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Professional growth opportunities
Retirement Plan
Job Description
The Newport-Mesa Unified School District, located in the vibrant cities of Newport Beach and Costa Mesa, California, is committed to providing high-quality educational services and a supportive working environment for its staff. Serving a diverse student population, the district emphasizes the wellbeing of its students, including their nutritional needs through its dedicated Nutrition Services department. The district's Nutrition Services department is responsible for preparing and serving nutritious meals to students and staff at various school sites and the Central Kitchen. This department plays a crucial role in supporting student health and academic performance by ensuring access to healthy, balanced meals... Show More
Job Requirements
- Sufficient training and experience to demonstrate knowledge and abilities
- willingness to work part-time hours between 2.5 and 3.75 hours daily
- ability to stand for extended periods
- ability to lift, carry, push or pull moderately heavy food trays and supplies
- ability to operate nutrition service equipment
- ability to maintain clean and sanitary work environment
- ability to handle cash transactions accurately
- valid ServSafe Food Handler certificate or willingness to obtain within 6 months
- ability to work cooperatively with students and staff
- access to a computer with internet connection for virtual examinations
Job Qualifications
- Basic math skills
- ability to operate kitchen utensils and equipment
- interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
- ability to follow oral and written directions
- ability to perform duties in a safe and sanitary manner
- ability to maintain nutrition service equipment and areas clean
- ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
- experience working in food service establishments preferred
- experience as a cashier preferred
- willingness to obtain ServSafe Food Handler certificate if not already certified
Job Duties
- Assist in the preparation, cooking, baking and service of food
- prepare breads, dressings, vegetables and assemble various ingredients as assigned
- package, wrap and reheat food items according to established procedures and portion control standards
- Heat, fry, portion and serve food to students and staff according to established procedures
- Prepare salads and sandwiches
- open cans
- set up faculty and staff salad bar
- replenish containers as necessary
- Clean serving counters, tables, food containers, and other nutrition service equipment
- prepare food and beverages for sale
- count and set-up plates, trays and utensils
- arrange serving areas
- Sweep and mop floors to assure a safe and sanitary work environment
- Operate dishwashers and wash trays, pots, pans, plates, utensils, and other serving equipment
- Stock condiments, food items and paper goods
- assist in storage and rotation of supplies
- assist with periodic inventories as assigned
- Perform routine cashiering duties
- count money and make correct change
- prepare notifications on status of prepaid lunch accounts
- account for transactions using assigned software
- lock and unlock serving areas as required
- Set up speed lines and carts for food service
- Operate nutrition service equipment including slicer, mixer, oven, steamer and grill
- Plan and estimate ordering quantities for food and supplies
- assist in ordering, receiving, storing, rotation and inventory of food and supplies
- load and unload food service containers from delivery vehicles
- Assist in setting up special events and catering affairs
- Assist in supervision of student behavior
- Perform related duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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