Nutrition Services Assistant I, Pioneer MS 113-25-26

Tustin Unified School District•Tustin, CA

39d

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Cafeteria Supervisor I, prepares a variety of food in quantity for delivery to schools; performs a variety of difficult and complex food production tasks; and performs related as required.

Requirements

Knowledge of: Methods of preparing and serving food in large quantities.
Knowledge of: Sanitation practices related to preparing, handling and serving food.
Knowledge of: Storage and rotation of perishable food.
Knowledge of: Basic food preparation including washing, cutting and assembling food items and ingredients.
Knowledge of: Basic math and cashiering skills.
Knowledge of: Basic record keeping techniques.
Knowledge of: Operation and maintenance of nutrition service equipment.
Knowledge of: Health regulations and safe working methods and procedures.
Knowledge of: Proper lifting techniques.
Knowledge of: District policies, rules and regulations.
Ability to: Prepare and serve food in accordance with health and sanitation regulations.
Ability to: Operate and maintain nutrition service machines and production equipment safely and efficiently.
Ability to: Observe and follow health and sanitation requirements.
Ability to: Maintain nutrition service equipment and areas in a clean and sanitary condition.
Ability to: Wash, cut, slice, grate, mix and assemble food items and ingredients.
Ability to: Assure that food items are prepared, served and stored properly.
Ability to: Perform cashiering duties and make change accurately.
Ability to: Meet schedules and time lines.
Ability to: Maintain records.
Ability to: Observe safety regulations.
Ability to: Work cooperatively with others.
Ability to: Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Education/Training/Certification: High school graduate or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

One year experience in the operation of school cafeterias and preparing and serving food desirable.

Responsibilities

Participates in the more specialized preparation and/or serving of foods, including assistance with main dishes and baked goods, vegetables, salads, desserts and other dishes.
Assists in requisitioning, receiving and storing of foods and supplies; estimates quantities of food and supplies required.
Maintains proper care, maintenance, and adjustment of specialized equipment.
Responsible for sanitation of large and small utensils, and production equipment.
Assists in inventory and maintaining necessary records.
Serves food at a school site when needed.
Performs cashiering duties; collects, sorts, counts and marks lunch tickets manually or uses Point of Sale (POS) computer system; counts and records daily cash receipts; totals daily sales; prepares manual or automated daily cash, sales and ordering reports.
Assures compliance with kitchen sanitation and safety procedures and regulations; maintains food quality standards including appearance and nutritional requirements; analyzes operations and recommends improvements.
Prepares flow of products from ovens to serving areas and transportation carts to assure timely service.
Cleans serving counters, carts, pots, pans, food containers, tables, chairs and other nutrition service equipment and areas; assists with washing and drying dishes and utensils as needed.
Assists with food preparation and service at special events as assigned; travel to other school sites to assist nutrition service staff as needed.
Operates a variety of standard and production kitchen equipment.
Performs related tasks as required.