Nutrition Services Worker

Kern High School District; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 11,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Kern High School District in Bakersfield, California, seeks an entry-level Nutrition Services Assistant to assist in the safe preparation and serving of meals in a school cafeteria or central kitchen. The role focuses on maintaining sanitation and operating basic equipment under supervision.

No prior experience required, though some food prep/service experience is helpful; pre-placement medical and background checks are required for the successful candidate.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic kitchen and food serving utensils and equipment.
• Basic methods of food preparation and cleaning; sanitation and safety requirements.
• Ability to read oral and written instructions; perform routine mathematical calculations.
• Meet physical requirements; establish and maintain effective work relations.
• No experience required, although some experience in food preparation and service would be helpful.

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.

Job description

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.

DUTIES OF POSITION:

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.0

STARTING SALARY: $1,055.93 (monthly)

NUMBER OF MONTHS: 9.5 (to begin as soon as possible)

NUMBER OF HOURS: 3 (daily working hours 10:50 a.m. to 1:50 p.m.)