Nutrition Services II - Lead Position

North Wasco County School District 21•The Dalles, OR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

District Focus North Wasco County School District is pleased to announce that we are seeking qualified applicants for the position of Nutrition Service II - Lead. We are very proud of our District and the teachers, administrators, and support staff that provides the best education possible for the children of our community. Thank you for seeking this opportunity to be part of our team. District Mission: “Educating each student to the highest standards while motivating them to reach their fullest potential and graduating them to be college, career and life ready.” The Gorge Lifestyle: The phrase Gorge Lifestyle alone speaks volumes. Located along the banks of the mighty Columbia River, just 84 miles east of Portland, The Dalles is the eastern gateway to the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Outdoor enthusiasts find the Gorge to be a perfect environment to pursue wind, snow, and whitewater sports, road and mountain biking, hunting, fishing, hiking, golf and more! Serving as a center of Native American trade for over 10,000 years and the end of the Oregon Trail, history buffs will find the area steeped in history and culture. The Dalles has a quaint and historic small town feel, with a population just over 13,000. Boasting a mere 14 inches of rain annually, The Dalles is home to bountiful agricultural products, including world-renowned cherries, grapes and wheat. It is home to Columbia Gorge Community College, which offers the first wind-power training program in the Pacific Northwest, Google’s Data Center, numerous orchards, vineyards, wineries, craft breweries and a thriving business community. NWASCO Online: www.nwasco.k12.or.us

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance and employer drug and/or alcohol testing.
Employee must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Food Handler’s Permit.
Knowledge of basic kitchen utensils and equipment and their appropriate use.
Knowledge of measurements used in portioning ingredients.
Some knowledge of methods of food and food preparation.
Knowledge of safety and sanitation procedures, as required by local sanitarian.
Skill in basic food preparation.
Ability to prepare food according to prescribed recipes with little constant supervision once procedures are learned.
Ability to accurately transfer, record or convey information, materials and money as required by the position.
Ability to maintain a neat and clean appearance in compliance with sanitation and safety standards.
Ability to develop and maintain a positive and effective working relationship with coworkers, students, parents and other employees.
Ability to organize workload to meet deadlines.
Knowledge of English and designated foreign language. In both written and verbal form; use correct punctuation, grammar and spelling.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions given orally and/or in writing.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to students, volunteers, coworkers or other employees.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual/Bi-Cultural applicants are highly desirable, and encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Engages in directing and assisting staff in preparing, cooking, serving food and cleaning up after food has been served in a school cafeteria by performing the following duties.