Child Nutrition Assistant II

Conejo Valley Unified School District; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Conejo Valley Unified School District is seeking a Child Nutrition Assistant I to prepare and serve a variety of hot and cold menu items in the school cafeteria. You will participate in cooking and baking of main dishes, breads and desserts, and assemble ingredients according to portion standards.

The role requires six months of experience in quantity food preparation, knowledge of sanitation and standard utensils, and the ability to follow instructions, count money, and work cooperatively.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience as a Child Nutrition Assistant I or equivalent in another quantity food prep setting.
• Knowledge of quantity food preparation including washing, cutting and assembling items.
• Sanitation principles applicable to child nutrition and kitchen maintenance.
• Knowledge of standard kitchen utensils and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve a variety of hot and cold menu items.
• Participate in cooking and baking main dishes, breads and desserts.
• Prepare fruits, vegetables, cereals and desserts; assemble ingredients per procedures.
• Maintain food service facilities, equipment and utensils in clean, sanitary condition.

Skills

Read & follow recipes

Operate cafeteria equipment

Follow oral & written directions

Count money & make change

Cooperate with team

Heavy lifting capability

Job description

Prepare and serve a variety of hot and cold menu items.

• Participate in cooking and baking a variety of food items such as main dishes, breads and desserts.
• Prepare fruits, vegetables, cereals and desserts; assemble various ingredients as assigned; package and wrap food items according to established procedures and portion control standards.
• Maintain food service facilities, equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition.

Experience

Six months of experience as a Child Nutrition Assistant I in Conejo Valley Unified School District; or the equivalent experience in another quantity food preparation organization.

Education

Persons with the experience, knowledge and abilities as stated are considered to have the necessary education.

Knowledge of:

• Quantity food preparation including washing, cutting, and assembling food items and ingredients.
• Sanitation principles applicable to child nutrition and kitchen maintenance.
• Standard kitchen utensils and equipment.

Ability to

• Read, interpret and follow quantity cooking and baking instructions;
• Operate machines found in school cafeterias and food production areas;
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions;
• Count money and make change;
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted during the course of work;
• Perform some heavy manual labor.