Food Service Assistant III - (5 Hours Per Day) Montera Middle School (2025-26)

Oakland Unified School District•Oakland, CA

45d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a Nutrition Services Field Supervisor, perform food service activities related to the preparation, packaging and serving of foods while conforming to State and Federal meal program mandates; perform cashiering duties in the sale of food items; receive and account for money; issue, maintain and review records of student meal eligibility; maintain cleanliness of food service facilities; DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Nutrition Services Assistant I - Incumbents perform basic routine food service activities. Nutrition Services Assistant III - Incumbents perform more complex food services activities including assisting the Manager in determining quantities of food to prepare, adjusting recipes, procedures and methods, suggesting new menu items, supervising and training assistants, and operating the kitchen in the absence of the Manager.

Requirements

Nutrition Services Assistant I & III: Any combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to: experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed and a 60% passing score on the designated basic skills test.
Nutrition Services Assistant III: Three years Nutrition Services experience
Nutrition Services Assistant I & III Employment eligibility that may include fingerprints, Tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance.
Nutrition Services Assistant III Valid Food Safety Certificate
Standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurements
Sanitation practices related to handling and serving food
Basic math and cashiering skills
Basic record-keeping techniques
Proper lifting techniques
Prepare and serve food in accordance with health and sanitation regulations
Learn and follow health and sanitation requirements
Use tact, patience, courtesy, basic customer service and interpersonal skills
Maintain food service equipment and areas in a clean and sanitary condition
Operate a computerized point-of-service device and make change accurately
Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately
Wash, cut, slice, grate, mix and assemble food items and ingredients
Learn, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations
Meet schedules and time lines
Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Work cooperatively with others
Work in a school environment

Responsibilities

Perform routine food service activities related to the preparation, packaging and serving of foods; cut, mix, wrap or package foods into appropriate serving portions; thaw frozen items, open cans and packages; prepare pans for cooking and heating; wash fruits and vegetables.
Perform cashiering duties in the sale of food items; receive and account for money; check off the names of students served meals; operate point-of-service devices and collect money for ala carte items as assigned.
Prepare food service facilities for the serving of food; assure that serving lines are properly stocked with adequate food, beverages and supplies; count and set out food trays; heat items and serve meals to students and faculty.
Count and maintain inventory records and notify supervisor of needed supplies; assist in storing unused food and supplies to assure compliance with health and sanitation standards; dispose of unusable leftovers and trash.
Operate a variety of standard kitchen equipment such as knives, food warmer, cash register, slicer, grater, mixer, steamer, dishwasher, and ovens as required.
Maintain work areas and serving areas in a clean, sanitary and safe condition; wash and clean counters and tables; wash and store equipment, pots, pans, trays and other food service items.
Assist other Nutrition Services personnel with cooking and baking activities as assigned.
Perform related duties as assigned.

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