Entry-Level School Nutrition Services Assistant

Kern High School District; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Kern High School District is seeking an entry level food service assistant to help prepare and serve meals in a school cafeteria. You will assist with food preparation, operate basic nutrition services equipment, and maintain sanitary conditions in the kitchen and serving areas.

The role starts at 6 hours per day with a 9.5 month schedule (8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.). A pre-placement medical assessment and background check are required prior to employment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic kitchen and food serving utensils and equipment.
• Ability to apply proper sanitation and safety requirements in food preparation and serving operations.
• Ability to read instructions and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and serving of food items in a school cafeteria or central kitchen.
• Maintain nutrition services equipment and facilities in a safe, clean, and sanitary condition.
• Perform entry level, routine, and manual food preparation tasks.

Skills

Kitchen basics

Food serving basics

Safety compliance

Tools

Nutrition services equipment

Job description

Kern High School District is seeking an entry level food service assistant to help prepare and serve meals in a school cafeteria. You will assist with food preparation, operate basic nutrition services equipment, and maintain sanitary conditions in the kitchen and serving areas.

The role starts at 6 hours per day with a 9.5 month schedule (8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.). A pre-placement medical assessment and background check are required prior to employment.