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

Kern High School District; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Kern High School District in Bakersfield, CA is seeking an entry level Food Service Assistant to support the preparation and serving of meals in a school cafeteria or central kitchen. You will help maintain equipment in a clean and safe condition and perform routine food preparation tasks under supervision.

No prior experience is required, though some exposure to food service is helpful. The role requires ability to follow instructions and to work with basic math in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• No experience required, though some experience in food preparation and service would be helpful.
• Must possess knowledge of sanitation and safety requirements for food preparation and serving operations; ability to read and follow oral/written instructions.
• Ability to learn to operate nutrition services appliances and equipment safely; read at a level sufficient to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and serving of food items in a school cafeteria or central kitchen, and maintain equipment in a safe, clean, sanitary condition.
• Perform entry level, routine, and manual food preparation functions.
• Ensure adherence to sanitation and safety standards in daily operations.

Skills

Food service

Sanitation

Safety procedures

Basic math

Tools

Kitchen 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.0

STARTING SALARY

$2,111.86 (monthly)

NUMBER OF MONTHS

9.5 (to begin as soon as possible)

NUMBER OF HOURS

6 (daily working hours 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.)