Child Nutrition Assistant I (3.5 Hours/Day)

Personnel Commission•Madera, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Child Nutrition, and with day-to-day work coordination from 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 and sanitary condition. The position helps provide nutritious student meals that support student learning and achievement. The employee works under frequent supervision and direction using standardized procedures. The position works in a commercial kitchen and food-serving environment and is scheduled to work 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 3.5 hours per day, on a 204-day work calendar. The work location is to be determined.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Six months of experience handling food.
Knowledge of food serving methods and procedures, basic food handling techniques, sanitary food storage, preparation and serving methods, safety practices, standard kitchen equipment and utensils, measurements, and basic mathematics and money handling.
Ability to adhere to safety practices; operate commercial kitchen equipment; prepare and serve food safely; follow oral and written instructions and health and sanitation requirements; and work as part of a team under time constraints and frequent interruptions.
Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with students and people from diverse backgrounds, establish effective working relationships, and handle money accurately, including making change.
Ability to perform the described physical duties, with or without reasonable accommodation, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects up to 52 pounds and standing and walking for extended periods.
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 could result in release.
After an offer of employment, obtain criminal justice and FBI fingerprint clearance, a negative TB test result and periodic post-employment retesting as required, and a pre-employment physical examination through the District’s provider at District expense.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a cafeteria or restaurant setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with operating kitchen equipment, such as 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 serving to students or transport from a central kitchen to a school site kitchen, as needed.
Assist with food supply inventory and receive or prepare for food service deliveries, as needed.
Collect and account for money paid by students for optional food items not covered under a student ID number, as needed.
Organize and handle prepared foods at assigned locations for service to students and staff.
Maintain and sanitize storage areas, food preparation surfaces, food serving areas, and equipment in accordance with current health standards.
Report equipment malfunctions to designated supervisory personnel for repair or replacement.
Serve food items to meet nutritional requirements and student or school personnel requests.
Wash, clean, and sanitize kitchen areas, surfaces, utensils, and equipment as assigned and required.
Perform other related duties and mandatory District trainings to support efficient and effective operation of the work unit and District.