Nutrition Services Assistant I

Lodi Unified School District; Lodi (CA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Job summary

Lodi Unified School District seeks a food service worker to prepare, cook, bake and serve meals in large quantities for students and staff. You will also prepare the serving area, perform cashier duties, and maintain cleanliness of facilities.

Requirements include high school diploma or equivalent, and related food service experience; a California driver’s license may be preferred. This is a full-time, on-site role within the district’s cafeterias.

Qualifications

• Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma or equivalent and responsible experience in food service operations.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety practices related to cooking, baking and serving food.
• Ability to operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, bake and serve food in large quantities and maintain quality.
• Prepare assigned food serving area and assist cashiering duties during sales to students and staff.
• Maintain cleanliness of food service facilities and equipment.

Skills

Food service operations

Sanitation & safety

Cashier duties

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree or Higher Education Degree

Job description

BASIC FUNCTIONS

Prepare, cook, bake and serve a variety of food in large quantity; prepare assigned food serving area and perform cashiering duties in the sale of food items to students and staff; maintain cleanliness of food service facilities.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE OF: Methods of preparing and serving food in large quantities. Sanitation and safety practices related to cooking, baking and serving food. Standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurements. Health and safety regulations. Basic record-keeping techniques. Proper lifting techniques. ABILITY TO: Prepare, cook, bake and serve food in large quantity, and in accordance with health and sanitation regulations. Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently. Learn computer skills and utilize food service computer software. Maintain routine records. Meet schedules and timelines. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma or equivalent and responsible experience in food service operations.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

The following MUST be attached to application on or before the deadline.

• High School Diploma OR Equivalent OR
• Associate's Degree or Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Education Degree

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS / CERTIFICATES

Employees in this classification may be required to possess a valid California driver’s license.

NONDISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT

We do not discriminate against or tolerate the harassment of employees or job applicants on the basis of their actual or perceived sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, or sexual orientation. Physically or mentally disabled employees or applicants may request reasonable accommodation.

Lodi Unified School District Maintains a Tobacco Free Workplace.