Substitute Child Nutrition Assistant

Hayward Unified School District • Hayward, CA

13h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist in quantity preparation and serving of foods at assigned District sites; maintain food service facilities, equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition. This recruitment is for substitutes only. Positions in the job classification typically work 3-6 hours/day, 180 student instructional days per year. Positions in the job classification typically work on-call, as needed.

Requirements

• Graduation from High School.
• Experience working with children.
• Experience in a food service environment including handling money.
• Basic food preparation including washing, cutting and assembling food items and ingredients.
• Standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurements.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Proper lifting techniques.
• Basic math and cashiering skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Assist in quantity preparation and serving of foods at assigned District sites.
• Maintain food service facilities, equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Wash, cut, slice, grate and assemble food items.
• Learn sanitation practices related to the handling and serving of food.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Interact effectively with staff, students and parents.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Read, interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Adhere to food safety monitoring procedures.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Maintain routine records.
• Operate a cash register and make change accurately.
• Applicants selected for permanent or substitute assignments are required to pay for fingerprinting services and obtain Tuberculosis results prior to beginning work.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation and service of food; prepares fruits, vegetables and desserts; assembles various ingredients as assigned; packages, wraps and sort food items according to established procedures and portion control standards; serves meals on serving lines; sets out prepared foods.
• Maintains food service facilities, equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition; operates dishwashers and wash trays, pots, pans, plates, utensils and other serving equipment.
• Prepares entrees, salad bar and side dishes for sale and distribution; assists in preparing sack lunches; mixes, slices, grates and chop food items; opens cans; replenishes containers as necessary.
• Stocks condiments, food items and paper goods; assists in the storage and rotation of supplies in storage areas.
• Cleans serving counters, tables, chairs, food containers and other food service equipment; prepares food and beverages for sale; counts and set-up plates, trays and utensils.
• Performs cashiering duties as assigned; counts money and makes correct change.
• Operates standard food service equipment such as slicers, ovens, can openers, utensils and warmers; assists in the process of packaging food items as assigned by the position.
• Assists in the preparation, baking and cooking of hot food items, breads and pastries as assigned.
• Maintains routine records related to work performed.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The Hayward Unified School District is committed to educational equity so that every student realizes their innate potential, becoming a lifelong learner and having a positive impact on their community. Our mission is to draw from our community’s rich diversity in order to create engaging and equitable educational experiences for students, delivered in a safe and supportive environment. This environment supports inclusion, anti racism through an ethnic studies learner orientation and growth mindset. HUSD believes the responsibility for student success is broadly shared by district staff, families, our community, and our students’ own efforts. Each HUSD student deserves respectful learning environments in which diversity is valued and contributes to successful academic outcomes. We seek equity-minded applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to an educational community. We look for applicants who: Reflect our diverse community Value and intentionally promote diversity and consciousness of difference Empower students furthest from opportunity Demonstrate cultural competence and cultural humility Believe that all people have the right to an education and work environment free from fear, harassment, or discrimination Actively seek to disrupt institutional and/or systemic barriers that adversely impact historically marginalized communities Foster students’ potential to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders. Non-Discrimination Policy Hayward Unified School District (HUSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, immigration status, age, religion, marital or parental status, pregnancy status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. If a complainant is unable to put a complaint in writing due to conditions such as a disability or illiteracy, district staff shall assist him/her in the filing of the complaint. If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying you should immediately contact the school site principal and/or their supervisor. See the links below for more information on complaint management, Title IX, and Uniform Complaint Procedures and forms. For Uniform and Title IX Complaints, please call [phone], ext 34102 or 34201, or email [email protected]. The address is 24411 Amador Street, Hayward, CA 94544. A copy of HUSD Uniform Complaint Board Policy along with the Uniform Complaint Administrative Regulations and the HUSD non-discrimination policy are available, free of charge, upon request. Americans with Disabilities Act Bullying TITLE IX Suicide Prevention Title V CCR Uniform Complaints

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED