Nutrition Services Worker - Open to Kern High School District Regular Employees Only -

Kern High School District; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Kern High School District is seeking an entry level food service assistant to help prepare and serve meals in a school cafeteria. You will assist with food preparation, operate basic nutrition services equipment, and maintain sanitary conditions in the kitchen and serving areas.

The role starts at 6 hours per day with a 9.5 month schedule (8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.). A pre-placement medical assessment and background check are required prior to employment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic kitchen and food serving utensils and equipment.
• Ability to apply proper sanitation and safety requirements in food preparation and serving operations.
• Ability to read instructions and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and serving of food items in a school cafeteria or central kitchen.
• Maintain nutrition services equipment and facilities in a safe, clean, and sanitary condition.
• Perform entry level, routine, and manual food preparation tasks.

Skills

Kitchen basics

Food serving basics

Safety compliance

Tools

Nutrition services equipment

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.

STARTING SALARY: $2,111.86 (monthly)

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

NUMBER OF HOURS: 6 (daily working hours 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.)