Nutrition Services Worker I @ Depoali MS (18.75 hrs./wk., 180 days)

Washoe County School District; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Sick Leave

Vacation Pay

PERS

Job summary

Washoe County School District is seeking a Nutrition Services Worker to support breakfast, lunch and a la carte service under supervision. The role includes food preparation, stock handling, data entry at POS modules, and maintaining sanitary kitchen operations.

You may work at a school site or the central kitchen and collaborate with site teams, administrators and teachers. Ideal candidates have 6 months to 1 year of institutional food service experience, ability to follow safety protocols, and

Qualifications

• Six months to one year of preparing and serving food.
• Completion of a Safeschools course within the first year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals for breakfast, lunch and a la carte.
• Operate cash registers or POS units.
• Maintain sanitary and safe work environment.
• Assist with training NS Trainees and student workers.

Skills

Food safety

Sanitation

Food preparation

Reading & math

Teamwork

Tools

Point of Sale systems

Job description

Summary Description

Under supervision, the Nutrition Services Worker, assists in preparing and serving meals for breakfast, lunch and a la carte menus. The Nutrition Services Rover Worker will work under supervision of the Nutrition Services Coordinator. May be assigned to a school site or N.S. (Nutrition Services) Central Kitchen.

• Prepares food for student meal service, prepackaging, and/or line service.
• Data input at point of sale modules and food service computer programs.
• Practice proper food safety and sanitation as per Washoe County Health Department and Washoe County School District Nutrition Services.
• Operates, maintains and cleans commercial kitchen equipment, such as mixers, grinders, slicers, griddles, fryers, dishwashers and ovens.
• Fills containers and dispensers.
• Sets-up serving equipment, containers and carts with dishes, utensils, and food.
• Cleans tables, counters, serving trays, washes dishes, pots and pans.
• Takes and records food and equipment temperatures, maintains sanitary and safe work environment.
• Identifies and serves a reimbursable meal as defined by the USDA child nutrition program as a unit to each student.
• Receives and stocks groceries and supplies.
• Performs a variety of food preparation activities, such as washing, chopping, grating, slicing, baking and frying food.
• Prepares, sets-up and serves breakfast, lunch and a la carte.
• Operates cash registers or computerized point of sale units.
• Works collaboratively with kitchen site team, administrators and teachers.
• Provides training to new NS Trainees, and assist in training student workers.
• May measure / mix ingredients for recipes.
• May be required to work on automated packaging line.
• May supervise and assign duties to student workers.
• May be required to take over the operations of the kitchen in the absence of the manager.
• May collect money and reconciliation of daily sales.
• May be required to assist with food preparation for special functions such as banquets, barbecues, and field trips.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

NUTRITION SERVICES WORKER

Under supervision, the Nutrition Services Worker, assists in preparing and serving meals for breakfast, lunch and a la carte menus. The Nutrition Services Rover Worker will work under supervision of the Nutrition Services Coordinator. May be assigned to a school site or N.S. (Nutrition Services) Central Kitchen.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares food for student meal service, prepackaging, and/or line service.
• Data input at point of sale modules and food service computer programs.
• Practice proper food safety and sanitation as per Washoe County Health Department and Washoe County School District Nutrition Services.
• Operates, maintains and cleans commercial kitchen equipment, such as mixers, grinders, slicers, griddles, fryers, dishwashers and ovens.
• Fills containers and dispensers.
• Sets-up serving equipment, containers and carts with dishes, utensils, and food.
• Cleans tables, counters, serving trays, washes dishes, pots and pans.
• Takes and records food and equipment temperatures, maintains sanitary and safe work environment.
• Identifies and serves a reimbursable meal as defined by the USDA child nutrition program as a unit to each student.
• Receives and stocks groceries and supplies.
• Performs a variety of food preparation activities, such as washing, chopping, grating, slicing, baking and frying food.
• Prepares, sets-up and serves breakfast, lunch and a la carte.
• Operates cash registers or computerized point of sale units.
• Works collaboratively with kitchen site team, administrators and teachers.
• Provides training to new NS Trainees, and assist in training student workers.
• May measure / mix ingredients for recipes.
• May be required to work on automated packaging line.
• May supervise and assign duties to student workers.
• May be required to take over the operations of the kitchen in the absence of the manager.
• May collect money and reconciliation of daily sales.
• May be required to assist with food preparation for special functions such as banquets, barbecues, and field trips.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

When Assigned To The Distance Learning & Distribution Team

Prepares and packs distance learning meal boxes at the Nutrition Services center for distribution, ensuring each box meets USDA child nutrition meal pattern and menu requirements. Works on building boxes within the warehouse, and may be required to work a flexible schedule at each of the meal distribution sites handing out meal boxes to families as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Experience: Any combination of education/experience that could likely provide the required knowledge in qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

Experience: Six (6) months to one (1) year of preparing and serving food; institutional food service experience is desired. Completion of a two (2) hour Safeschools course is required within the first year of employment.

Licenses/Certificates: None.

Other Job Requirements

• May be temporarily or permanently reassigned to a different location dependent upon department needs.
• When assigned as a Nutrition Services Roving Worker, will be required to travel to any assigned site within the boundaries of WCSD and work a flexible schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

None.

Competencies For Successful Performance Of Job Duties

Knowledge of/ Skill in/Ability to:

• Practice proper food safety and sanitation as per Washoe County Health Department and Washoe County School District Nutrition Services. Follow Nutrition Services regulations, policies, and practices as trained to do so.
• Maintain personal cleanliness and appearance appropriate for food handlers.
• Reading, writing, and basic math.
• Basic food preparation, safe working practices, sanitary food handling and storage techniques.
• Operate commercial kitchen equipment.
• Operate commercial packaging equipment.
• Operate cooking and food preparation equipment.
• Follow basic recipe instructions.
• Communicate effectively with others and work as part of a team that serves the needs of students.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS

The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work involves moderate risks or discomforts that require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, carts, or machines; exposure to contagious diseases or irritant chemicals. Employees may be required to use protective clothing or gear, such as masks, gowns, coats, boots, goggles, gloves, or shields.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; or recurring lifting or moderately heavy items. Must be able to bend, lift weight above shoulders, stand for extended periods and ability to work on your feet up to eight (8) hours. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities, such as above average agility and dexterity. Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.

THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS, AND TO PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THEIR SUPERVISOR.

The Washoe County School District is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning and working environment for all students, staff, and visitors. The District prohibits bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, and/or discrimination based on an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veterans or military status, marital status, disability or the presence of any sensory, physical or mental handicap in any of its educational programs/activities and employment, or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The District prohibits discrimination against any youth group listed in Title 36, as a patriotic society, (i.e. Boy Scouts of America) from access to public school facilities use.

Site(s) Depoali Middle School

Internal Job Number 2026-27-E264909

Salary

Grade 15 CSCA

Sch A: $16.19 (entry step)

Sch B: $19.45 (entry step)

Salaries are subject to adjustment and may increase and decrease each fiscal year. New employees hired by Washoe County School District are normally placed on the entry step of the grade of the position. View the salary schedules here.

Range/Grade 15

Additional Job Information

Benefit packages are available for all employees, eligible employees who are regularly scheduled to work 27.5 hours per week or more receive full benefits of the District which include but are not limited to;

• No waiting period on Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
  • Employees may select an insurance plan wherein WCSD contributes 100% of insurance premiums.
• Sick Leave, Holiday Pay and Vacation Pay
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
  • Contribution options will be explained in detail during the New Employee Orientation.
• Salary Increases
• Longevity Bonuses
• Guidance Resources
• And More - Visit our Benefits page for more information.

Temporary employees working less than 6 months do not receive benefits.

New employees will be fingerprinted upon hire and every five years thereafter and will have $58.50 deducted from their first paycheck to help defray the cost of fingerprinting. Non-licensed employees will have $58.50 deduction when their fingerprints are completed every five years. Fingerprint fees are subject to change.

The job offer is conditional until a report is returned from the FBI and Nevada Department of Public Safety that meets the standards of WCSD for employment purposes.

Any applicant who would like to request a reasonable accommodation in any step of the selection process should contact Human Resources at [phone].