Child Nutrition Services Worker II

Lompoc Unified School District (CA); Lompoc (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lompoc Unified School District is seeking a Child Nutrition Worker II to prepare and serve meals for staff and students at assigned school sites, following portion control and safety procedures.

You will supervise Child Nutrition Services Worker I and student workers, maintain sanitation, manage inventory, handle basic cashiering duties, and participate in training sessions and meetings as needed.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in quantity food preparation or equivalent training.
• Valid Serve Safe certificate required.
• Basic math and cashiering skills.
• Knowledge of sanitation practices and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve a variety of foods to staff and students at a school site.
• Heat, pan, arrange and serve food items; replenish salads and beverages.
• Maintain clean and sanitary food service facilities and equipment.
• Train and provide guidance to junior nutrition workers and student workers.
• Perform routine cashiering duties and handle money and deposits.
• Oversee inventory, ordering, receipt, storage, and rotation of food items.

Skills

Food preparation

Cashier skills

Health & safety knowledge

Team leadership

Education

Valid Serve Safe certificate

Tools

Cash register operation

Job description

Child Nutrition Worker II

Tentative Testing Schedule for this Recruitment:
Written Testing Date: October 7, 2026
Qualifications Appraisal Interview Date: October 16, 2026

Requirements for Position

• Prepare and serve a variety of foods and beverages to staff and students at an assigned school site; assemble various ingredients as assigned; package and wrap food items according to established procedures and portion control standards; serve meals on serving lines; set out prepared foods.
• Heat, pan, arrange and serve food items; replenish salad bar items; stock condiments, food items, beverages and paper goods; store and rotate supplies in storage areas.
• Maintain food service facilities, equipment, and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition; sweep and mop floors to assure a safe and sanitary work environment; operate dishwashers and wash trays, pots, pans, plates, utensils and other serving equipment; clean serving counters, tables, chairs, food containers and other food service equipment.
• Plan and prepare food and beverages for sale; count and set-up plates, trays and utensils.
• Coordinate food service inventory functions; estimate and order appropriate amounts of food items and supplies; oversee the receipt, storage and rotation of food items and supplies; verify accuracy of shipments; oversee and conduct daily and periodic inventories; account for student meals.
• Train, lead and provide guidance to Child Nutrition Services Worker I and student workers.
• Inspect food items and supplies; verifies quantity, quality, and specifications of orders and assures compliance with mandated health standards.
• Prepare salads, sandwiches, and packaged foods for distribution; mix, slice, grate and chop food items; assure proper temperature of foods.
• Perform routine cashiering duties as assigned; receive and count money; make correct change; reconcile cash and credit receipts; maintain accuracy of meal counts; scan student meal cards and assist with deposits.
• Collect items to be processed such as free and reduced meal applications and meal tickets.
• Operate standard food service equipment such as slicers, steamers, ovens, and warmers; operate a computer and assigned software; type and input data.
• Maintain routine records related to assigned activities; prepare student meal debt letters and lists.
• Attend meetings, in-service training and workshops as assigned.

Other duties

• Perform related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Any combination equivalent to: one year of experience in quantity food preparation and sufficient training to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed.

Licenses and other Certifications

• Valid Serve Safe certificate.

Knowledge of

• Basic food preparation including washing, cutting, and assembling food items and ingredients.
• Basic kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Proper lifting techniques.
• Basic math and cashiering skills.
• Understand multi-step written and oral instructions.
• Safety and sanitation practices and procedures.
• Quantity food preparation and handling.
• Oral and written communication skills.

Ability to

• Train, lead and provide guidance to Child Nutrition Services Worker I and student workers.
• Assist in maintaining food service facilities, equipment, and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Learn methods and procedures for preparing and serving food in large quantities.
• Learn sanitation practices related to the handling and serving of food.
• Wash, cut, slice, grate, mix and assemble food items and ingredients.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Operate a cash register and make change accurately.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Complete work with interruptions.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment.