TEMPORARY HELP POOL - Child Nutrition Food Handler & Delivery Worker

Personnel Commission•Madera, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Director of Child Nutrition and day-to-day coordination with the site’s Child Nutrition Senior Technician, the Child Nutrition Food Handler & Delivery Worker transports food, supplies, and equipment between the Nutrition Services Program warehouse and designated sites. The role maintains delivery vehicles in safe and sanitary operating condition and assists with unloading and stocking incoming shipments. Workers may occasionally transport other items in support of general warehouse operations. The position supports the school community by helping ensure food is safely and reliably prepared and served at breakfast and lunch. This is a temporary, on-call-as-needed position with no guarantee of workdays or work hours. The classified substitute rate is $20.79 per hour. The posting states that there is no contract and no benefits. The position works under general supervision, follows standardized procedures, provides information or advice to others, and operates within a defined budget.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least six months of experience in food services in a school cafeteria, large restaurant, or food preparation operation.
Experience operating a light truck to make deliveries and to load, transport, and unload large boxes or other bulky items, and maintaining inventory controls.
Valid, current California Driver’s License for operating the assigned light truck.
Obtain a valid forklift operator certificate within six months of employment.
Pass the District’s applicable proficiency exam for the job class with a satisfactory score.
Possess or be able and qualified 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 with periodic post-employment retesting as required, and a pre-employment physical exam through the District’s provider at District expense.
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures, health standards, and food and material handling techniques.
Knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance procedures and schedules; safe and efficient truck operation; proper loading, unloading, and delivery methods; District geographic areas; safe driving practices, traffic laws, defensive driving techniques, and rules of the road; and safe practices for pushing, pulling, and lifting heavy objects.
Ability to adhere to safety practices and equipment-operation standards; schedule activities and meet deadlines; operate equipment safely; identify and solve problems; and select and carry out action plans.
Ability to work with a wide diversity of individuals; operate utility vehicles safely and in compliance with State laws; and operate a forklift, pallet jack, and material-handling equipment.
Ability to accurately fill orders from requisitions and pull sheets before loading and unloading products.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing; evaluate schedules; plan and organize activities; and maintain written records.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy with students, administration, and staff.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; drive for extended periods; read maps and schedules; adhere to route schedules; learn and observe legal and defensive driving practices; and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, students, and the public.
Ability to work independently with little direction, make common-sense decisions in potentially critical situations, and maintain assigned work areas in a clean, sanitary, and orderly condition.

Responsibilities

Assist with inventories to verify merchandise.
Load and prepare food items, supplies, and equipment for transport to assigned locations.
Check and log temperatures of food items requiring temperature-controlled handling and delivery.
Maintain assigned vehicles, including checking fluid levels and tire pressure, fueling, and cleaning, to support safe operation and sanitation.
Maintain files and records, including time and temperature logs and transport records, and provide written supporting information.
Maintain the pre-pack machine to ensure it is in proper working condition.
Prepare cardboard packaging materials for recycling in accordance with district policies.
Prepare food items, supplies, and equipment for transport in accordance with health and safety guidelines.
Respond to site and central kitchen staff inquiries about delivery status.
Stock food items at central and site kitchens and serving areas in accordance with health and sanitation standards.
Load, transport, unload, and place food items, supplies, and equipment into storage areas for timely and accurate delivery to designated sites.
Keep delivery vehicles, holding areas, food site work and storage areas, and kitchen area restrooms clean and maintained.
Perform other related duties as assigned, including mandatory District trainings.