TEMPORARY HELP POOL - Child Nutrition - Assistant I

Personnel Commission•Madera, CA

About The Position

Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Child Nutrition and day-to-day work coordination of a Child Nutrition Assistant II or higher-level employee, the Child Nutrition Assistant I supports the educational process at an assigned food service location. The role prepares and serves meals and food items to students and/or school personnel and maintains food service facilities in a safe, sanitary condition. The position helps provide nutritious student meals that support student learning and achievement. This is a temporary, on-call-as-needed position with no guaranteed workdays or work hours. The classified substitute rate is $17.97 per hour. There is no contract and no benefits are provided. Employees work under frequent supervision and direction using standardized procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least six months of experience handling food.
Pass the District’s applicable proficiency exam with a satisfactory score.
Possess, or be qualified and able, to obtain Food Safety Certification within 12 months of appointment; failure to obtain it may result in release.
After an employment offer, obtain Criminal Justice and FBI fingerprint clearance, provide a negative TB test result and periodic post-employment retesting as required, and complete a pre-employment physical exam through the District’s provider at District expense.
Knowledge of food serving methods and procedures, basic food handling, sanitary food storage, preparation and serving methods, safety practices, standard kitchen equipment and utensils, measurements, basic mathematics, and counting money and making change.
Ability to follow safety practices and oral and written instructions, including applicable health and sanitation requirements.
Ability to operate standard commercial kitchen equipment, appliances, and utensils safely and efficiently, including equipment used to prepare food in volume.
Ability to work effectively, patiently, and flexibly despite frequent interruptions and time constraints.
Ability to work as part of a team to prepare and serve high volumes of food according to production procedures and food safety practices.
Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with students and people from diverse backgrounds, and to establish and maintain effective relationships with coworkers.
Ability to prepare, set up, and safely serve food according to established procedures.
Ability to accurately handle and account for money received and make change.
Ability to communicate with tact, patience, and courtesy in a manner that reflects positively on the District.
Ability to understand, be sensitive to, and respect the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disabilities, and sexual orientations of students, parents, teachers, administrators, and staff.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a cafeteria or restaurant setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with kitchen equipment, including dishwashers, utensils, and mixers, to prepare meals and sanitize equipment.
Assist with preparing food and beverages to meet nutritional standards and projected meal requirements.
Assemble and package prepared food for service to students or transport between a central kitchen and a school site kitchen.
May assist with food supply inventory and receiving or preparing for food service deliveries.
May collect and account for money paid for optional food items not covered under a student’s ID number.
Organize and handle prepared foods for service to students and staff.
Maintain and sanitize storage areas, food preparation and serving areas, surfaces, and equipment in accordance with health standards.
Report equipment malfunctions to designated supervisors for repair or replacement.
Serve food items to meet nutritional requirements and the requests of students and school personnel.
Wash, clean, and sanitize kitchen areas, surfaces, utensils, and equipment as assigned.
Perform other related duties, including mandatory District trainings, to support efficient work unit and District operations.