Entry-Level School Nutrition Services Aide

Kern High School District; Shafter (CA); On-site; USD 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Kern High School District is seeking an entry-level Nutrition Services Assistant to assist in the preparation and serving of meals in a school cafeteria or central kitchen. You will help maintain equipment and facilities in a safe, clean, and sanitary condition under supervision.

No prior experience is required, but familiarity with basic kitchen tasks and the ability to follow written and oral instructions is helpful. A pre-employment medical assessment and background check are required.

Qualifications

• This position requires knowledge of basic kitchen and food serving utensils and equipment; basic methods of food preparation; basic cleaning methods and procedures.
• Must possess the skill to effectively apply proper sanitation and safety requirements associated with food preparation and serving operations; understand and follow oral and written instructions; learn to operate assigned nutrition services appliances and equipment in a safe manner; read at a level sufficient to perform assigned duties; perform routine mathematical calculations accurately; meet the physical requirements necessary to safely perform the duties of the position; establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
• No experience is required, although some experience in food preparation and service would be helpful.
• A TEST ON GENERAL KNOWLEDGE OF MEAL PATTERN REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM WILL BE GIVEN PRIOR TO THE INTERVIEW AS WELL AS A BASIC MATH TEST.
• A PRE-PLACEMENT MEDICAL ASSESSMENT AND CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK IS REQUIRED OF THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision will assist in the preparation and serving of food items in a school cafeteria or central kitchen facility and maintain nutrition services equipment and facilities in a safe, clean, and sanitary condition. This job class performs entry level, routine, and manual functions of food preparation.
• STARTING SALARY: $1,055.93 (monthly)
• NUMBER OF MONTHS: 9.5 (to begin as soon as possible)
• NUMBER OF HOURS: 3 (daily working hours 11:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.)

Skills

Sanitation & safety procedures

Reading skills

Basic math

Teamwork

Job description

Kern High School District is seeking an entry-level Nutrition Services Assistant to assist in the preparation and serving of meals in a school cafeteria or central kitchen. You will help maintain equipment and facilities in a safe, clean, and sanitary condition under supervision.

No prior experience is required, but familiarity with basic kitchen tasks and the ability to follow written and oral instructions is helpful. A pre-employment medical assessment and background check are required.