Nutrition Services Worker (2 Positions)

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

Job summary

Kern High School District in Bakersfield, CA is seeking an entry level Kitchen Helper to assist in the preparation and serving of food in a school cafeteria. The role emphasizes basic kitchen operations, sanitation, and following instructions, with no prior experience required, though some food service background is helpful.

The position runs 3 hours per day (10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.), for about 9.5 months, and starts at a monthly salary of $1,055.93.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic kitchen and serving utensils and equipment.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Read at a level sufficient to perform duties.
• Perform routine mathematical calculations accurately.
• Meet the physical requirements to perform duties.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision assist in the preparation and serving of food items in a school cafeteria or central kitchen facility.
• Maintain nutrition services equipment and facilities in a safe, clean, and sanitary condition.
• Perform 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 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.)