Child Nutrition Assistant I -3.5 hours per day

Personnel Commission•Madera, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The job of Child Nutrition-Assistant I is for the purpose of providing support to the educational process at an assigned food service location with specific responsibilities for preparing and serving food items to students and/or school personnel; and maintaining food service facilities in a safe and sanitary condition. This job reports to Child Nutrition Supervisor or Child Nutrition Specialist.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalency.
Possession of, or ability and qualifications to obtain the Food Safety Certificate within 12 months of appointment.
Pre-employment Proficiency Test
Pre-employment Physical exam
Valid CDL
DOJ/FBI Background Clearance
TB Clearance
Adhering to safety practices
Operating equipment found in a commercial kitchen
Basic math skills
Read and follow instructions
Understand multi-step written and oral instructions
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures
Knowledge of quantify food preparation and handling
Knowledge of sanitation practices
Ability to schedule activities
Ability to collate data
Ability to use job-related equipment
Flexibility to work with others
Flexibility to work with data utilizing specific, defined processes
Flexibility to operate equipment using standardized methods
Ability to work with a diversity of individuals
Ability to work with specific, job-related data
Ability to utilize job-related equipment
Some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans.
Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines
Problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate.
Working as part of a team
Working with interruptions
Communication with persons of diverse backgrounds
Patient and flexible
Working under direct supervision using standardized procedures
Providing information and/or advising others
Operating within a defined budget

Nice To Haves

Six months experience in handling of foods in a cafeteria or restaurant setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Organizes and handles prepared foods at assigned locations, for the purposes of serving to students and staff.
May assemble and package prepared food for the purpose of transporting, depending on work location.
May assist in the collection of money for the purpose of completing sales transaction.
May assist with inventory and food service deliveries.
Assist in the maintenance of equipment, storage, food preparation, and serving areas in a sanitary condition for the purpose of complying with current health standards.
Washes, sanitizes kitchen, cleans kitchen areas surfaces and serving areas, cleans utensils, equipment, as required for sanitary conditions.
Assist in the operation of kitchen equipment (e.g. dishwasher, equipment, mixers, etc.) for the purpose of preparing meals and/or keeping equipment sanitized.
Assist in the preparation of food and beverage items for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional and projected meal requirements.
Reports equipment malfunctions for the purpose of notifying supervisor of need for repair and/or replacement.
Serves one or more items of food for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements and/or requests of students and school personnel.
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.