Nutrition Services Satellite Operator I (SUBSTITUTE ONLY)

Berkeley Unified School District•Berkeley, CA
•Onsite

About The Position

THIS RECRUITMENT IS TO ESTABLISH A SUBSTITUTE POOL ONLY. Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, oversee and participate in the operation of the satellite kitchen at an assigned elementary or middle school site. Responsibilities include preparing and serving hot and cold food items, maintaining kitchen facilities and equipment in a clean and sanitary condition, performing cashiering duties, and leading, training, and providing work direction to Nutrition Services staff. May also work in the central kitchen to assist in preparing and packaging meals for transport to assigned satellite location(s). This role is distinct from the Nutrition Services Satellite Operator II, which operates a high school serving kitchen with a more diverse menu and larger staff.

Requirements

  • Graduation from high school and two years increasingly responsible experience in the preparation and serving of food in large quantities including work with inventory functions.
  • Valid and appropriate ServSafe food service certification obtained through a proctored exam.
  • Proof of identification for completion of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be submitted at the time of processing for employment.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and participate in the operation of the satellite kitchen at an assigned elementary school site; determine appropriate quantities of food items to meet student needs; assure related food service activities comply with established safety and sanitation requirements.
  • Prepare and serve hot and cold food items; observe quality and quantity of food served according to established procedures; assure proper temperature of foods; heat, arrange and distribute food items according to established procedures and portion control standards.
  • Oversee and participate in maintaining satellite kitchen facilities and equipment in a clean and sanitary condition; clean serving counters, food containers and food service equipment; operate dishwashers and wash trays, pots, pans, plates, utensils and other serving equipment as assigned; observe and enforce health and sanitation requirements.
  • Lead, train, and provide work direction and guidance to Nutrition Services staff; assign staff duties and review work for accuracy and completeness.
  • Prepare food and beverages for sale; count and set-up plates, trays and utensils; stock condiments, food items and paper goods; order, pick up, inspect, receive, store and rotate food items and supplies as directed; stock bins with food supplies; conduct daily inventories as directed, and arrange for adjustments in deliveries if necessary.
  • Perform cashiering duties; count money and make correct change; prepare, balance and verify cash drawers; review and verify receipts; prepare bank deposits as directed.
  • Operate standard food service equipment such as ovens, warmers and food service machines.
  • Communicate with students and staff as well as supervisors to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns.
  • Serve food to students and staff according to specified time schedules.
  • Maintain a variety of records related to food items, inventory, sales and assigned activities; prepare routine food service reports.
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