FOOD SERVICE ASSISTANT III

Rowland Unified School District; California; On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school district in California is seeking a Food Service Assistant III to oversee food preparation and service in a high school environment. The role involves managing food service operations, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Candidates must possess a high school diploma and relevant experience in food service. This position offers a structured work schedule and opportunities for advancement within the district.

Qualifications

• One year of full-time experience in large quantity food preparation and service required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and serving of food.
• Maintain records and reports.
• Delegate work to Food Service Assistant I employees.

Skills

Food Safety

Food Preparation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

POSITION
There is currently one (1) position available. An eligibility list is being established to fill current and future vacancies and to hire substitutes for the next six months. Vacancy details are below:

SCHOOL SITE	HOURS PER DAY / MONTHS PER YEAR	TENTATIVE WORK HOURS
Rowland HS/Cafeteria	8.0 hours per day / 5 days a week / 9.5 months a year	6:00 am to 2:30 pm

FILING PERIOD
Applications for this position will be accepted online only until June9, 2025.

*Applicants will be sent notifications via e-mail only*

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Under the direction of assigned supervisor serves as a lead worker and assists in the preparation of a variety of food at a high school kitchen which offers school meal programs including breakfast and lunch, as a lead worker with responsibilities over an area of food service production at the central kitchen, or as an employee that independently operates a small serving kitchen; serves and sells lunch and a la carte items; conducts inventory; completes a variety of records, forms and logs in compliance with federal, state, and local laws; requisitions food and supplies; cleans equipment and utensils, and maintains food service facilities in a clean and sanitary condition.

DISTINGUISHINGCHARACTERISTICSWITHINTHE JOB FAMILY:

The primary duties of incumbents in this class are to assist in the preparation, serving and selling of food, to maintain records and reports and/or to serve in a lead worker capacity providing assistance and direction to Food Service Assistants and student workers. If assigned to a high school cafeteria, incumbents report directly to the High School Kitchen Supervisor and are expected to plan and organize the work of an assigned area and to alert the supervisor of any problems. Incumbents assigned to the central kitchen report directly to the Nutrition Services Supervisor and are expected to plan and organize the work of a food production area. They delegate work to Food Service Assistant I employees and ensure food is prepared in a timely manner to be delivered to the various serving sites and is of high quality. Incumbents exercise judgment in the performance of their duties such as in delegating work, determining the quantity and variety of food to be distributed to serving facilities, estimating the amount of food to be prepared daily, and requisitioning food and supplies. The class of Food Service Assistant III is distinguished from the class of Cafeteria Lead Worker I in that the latter have full responsibility for a serving kitchenand staff; receive minimal supervision; and provide input into the formal employee evaluation process.

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EDUCATION: Graduation from high school or its equivalency is required.

EXPERIENCE: One year of full-time experience in large quantity food preparation and service in a central kitchen, restaurant, or large institutional setting is required.

Applicants must provide a copy of the following documents at the time of application:

• Proof of education - (At minimum - HS diploma or equivalent or a copy of the highest completed degree - GED, AA, BA, MA)

You may upload your documents to your application (preferred) or email them [e-mail].

Applications without supporting documents will be considered incompleteand will be disqualified. Transcripts or diplomas from foreign countries must be certified to meet the US equivalent.

LICENSE/LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

• A valid, Class C, California Driver License, and use of a private automobile are required and must be maintained during employment.
• A valid and currentFood Safety Manager Certificate approved by the State of California is required and shall be obtained during the initial probationary period, and must be maintained during employment.
• USDA Professional Standards: Maintain a minimum of 6 hours of annual continuing education/training in the areas of the Child Nutrition Programs and food safety.

ENVIRONMENT:

Employees in this classification work primarily inside a central kitchen, school kitchen or cafeteria environment, with frequent interruptions, changing priorities and short deadlines, in varying temperatures including extreme heat from ovens and steamers and extreme cold from walk-in refrigerators and freezers, in contact with hot food items, with heavy machinery and sharp objects such as knives and slicers, with exposure to chemical agents and fumes from cleaning agents, use a computer, point-of-sale system and telephone, and may be required to drive an automobile to conduct work.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Employees in this classification lift and carry up to 50 lbs. without assistance, push and pull moderately heavy items; stand and walk for extended periods of time; sit, stoop, bend at the waist; use fingers, wrists and/or hands repetitively in a slicing or twisting motion or while applying pressure; use both hands simultaneously; carry, push or pull food trays, carts, materials and supplies; reach overhead, above shoulders and horizontally; speak clearly; hear normal conversation, and see small details, use a telephone, and may drive a vehicle.

OPEN/PROMOTIONAL WITH DUAL CERTIFICATION
The examination may consist of the following:

• Structured Interview
• Technical Project

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) regarding Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) Certificate:http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/eh/business/certified-food-handler-manager.htm

PROOF OF EDUCATION:
If you received your education outside of the United States, you MUST have your degree/transcripts evaluated by an approved agency transcript evaluation service that certifies that your degree meets the United States equivalent for it to be considered. For more information about organizations who offer this service, please access the following:
https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/foreign-transcript-evaluation-(cl-635). RUSD will only accept evaluations from agencies listed within the document.

ADVANCED SALARY STEP PLACEMENT
New employees are normally placed at Step A of the appropriate salary range for this classification. If the hiring authority requests advanced salary step placement to the Personnel Director, the new employee's eligibility will be determined in accordance with Personnel Commission Rule and Regulation 17.2.1. The Personnel Commission shall have final approval on any advanced salary step placement requests. Contact the Personnel Commission office for further information if you are hired. Advanced salary placement is only available to employees upon their initial hire.

APPOINTMENT
Candidates who pass all hurdles of the testing process will be placed on an eligibility list in rank order based on final scores including any veteran's / seniority credit. The top three ranks of eligibles who are ready and willing to accept the position shall be referred to the hiring administrator for interview. The eligibility list will be established for six (6) months. All new employees are subject to passing a physical examination, tuberculosis test, background review and must provide satisfactory evidence of authorization to work in the United States. Employment start date is contingent upon fingerprinting and criminal background clearance.

In accordance with Education Code 45301, an employee appointed to this class must serve a probationary period of six (6) months or 130 working days of paid service, whichever is longer. No employee shall attain permanent status in the classified service until s/he has completed a probationary period in a class. An employee may be released at any time during the probationary period.

PROCESSING FEE:
New employees will be charged a processing fee (approximately $64) for the cost of fingerprinting. This fee must be paid at the time of processing appointment, with a MONEY ORDER ONLY, payable to RUSD.

VETERANS CREDIT
For entry level classes, veterans with thirty (30) days or more of active service (during a time of war or national emergency) who obtain a passing score shall be allowed an additional credit of five (5) points and disabled veterans receive ten (10) additional points. Entry-level positions are defined as all positions within the classified service when the eligible is first employed by the District, except for positions designated management or senior management. Veterans must supply a copy of their Form DD214 along with their application in order to receive such credit. Veterans credit can only be applied once, upon initial hire.