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Nutrition Services Assistant I - Substitute On-Call at Antioch Unified School District

Application Deadline

12/31/2019 4:30 PM Pacific

Date Posted
9/5/2019
Contact
Terri Canada
925-779-7500 43730
Number of Openings
10

Add'l Salary Info

CSEA Range 112 - Step A $14.78 per Hour
Length of Work Year
10 Months - School Days Only
Employment Type

FINAL FILING DATE:

Continuous

RECRUITMENT TYPE:

SUBSTITUTE / ON - CALL

About the Employer

We are a unified school district serving more than 16,150 students in grades K -12. We have thirteen elementary schools, four middle schools, two comprehensive high schools, three specialized high schools, two alternative high schools and one K-8 school. We also offer a home schooling program, adult education courses and other unique programs to fit the needs of all students. Our school district employs approximately 1,100 certificated and nearly 900 classified employees. Antioch Unified School District is centrally located in the East Bay and provides ready access to scenic mountains, waterfronts, wine country, historical sites and the Pacific Ocean. Antioch is known as the “Gateway to the Delta” and is one of California’s oldest cities, with a diverse community of approximately 100,000. The Antioch Unified School District is a Merit System District. As such, final selection of our classified staff members will be made from candidates who have been placed on an eligibility list. Eligibility is determined via an evaluation and competitive screening/scoring of a candidate’s training and experience as demonstrated on the application and responses provided in the supplemental questions.

Job Description / Essential Elements:    Print   
ANTIOCH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CLASS TITLE: NUTRITION SERVICES ASSISTANT I BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist in quantity preparation of foods at the central kitchen or assigned school site; serve food to students and staff according to established procedures; assist in maintaining food service facilities in a clean and sanitary condition. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The Nutrition Services Assistant I classification is the entry-level position in the series. Incumbents perform basic and routine food service activities at the central kitchen or assigned school site. Nutrition Services Assistant II incumbents work at an assigned school site or the central kitchen and are assigned longer shifts. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Assist in quantity preparation of foods at the central kitchen or assigned school site. Heat, portion and serve food to students and staff according to established procedures; cut, wash, peel and assemble food items; fill carts with condiments and food items; set up packaged foods, fruit, milk and dessert items; count milk and juice containers; put food into warmers and assure proper temperature of foods according to established guidelines. Participate in assembly line food packaging activities as assigned at the central kitchen; assist in operating an assembly line belt; place food items on plates or trays; assemble food for packaging and transportation to schools; assure proper count of food items; inspect food for portion and quality control. Assist in maintaining food service facilities in a clean and sanitary condition; operate dishwashers; wash trays, plates, counter tops, utensils, and other serving equipment; sweep and mop floors; discard trash. Perform routine cashiering duties; count money and make correct change; collect, sort, count and mark lunch tickets. OTHER DUTIES: Perform related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF: Basic food preparation methods including washing, cutting and assembling food items. Basic math and cashiering skills. Basic kitchen utensils and equipment. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Proper lifting techniques. Oral and written communication skills. ABILITY TO: Assist in quantity preparation and serving of foods at an assigned central kitchen or other site. Perform routine cashiering duties. Learn methods and procedures for preparing and serving food in large quantities. Learn sanitation practices related to the handling and serving of food. Assure that food items are prepared, served and stored properly. Participate in assembly line food packaging activities as assigned. Maintain nutrition service equipment and areas in clean and sanitary condition. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately. Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with others. Operate a variety of standard kitchen utensils and equipment. Meet schedules and time lines. Identify reimbursable meals. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above. WORKING CONDITIONS: ENVIRONMENT: Kitchen and cafeteria/indoor environment. Subject to heat from ovens and cold from refrigerators or freezers. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing for extended periods of time. Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling moderately heavy food trays, carts and supplies. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate nutrition service equipment. Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally. Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching. Hearing and speaking to exchange information. Seeing to monitor food quality and quantity and count money. HAZARDS: Exposure to very hot foods, equipment, and metal objects. Working around knives, slicers or other sharp objects.

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

SUBSTITUTE RECRUITMENT: These positions are for those not seeking permanent or regular work. It is for those that are interested in working on-call and as-needed to service the District needs during employee absences or position vacancies only. Unit: CSEA Number of Substitute / On-Call Vacancies: 10 Hours: Vary 0 to 3.5 - On-Call As Needed (10 Mos. school days only) (CSEA Salary Range 112) Hourly: Step A $14.78 DEADLINE TO APPLY: UNTIL FILLED (applications reviewed weekly). Please apply here on Edjoin or visit the AUSD Classified HR Office at 510 G Street, Antioch, CA 94509. You may also download an application and information at www.Antiochschools.net/Page/1100. Your application will be disqualified if it is incomplete or any fields are left blank or state "see resume" or "see attached". Any request for reasonable accommodations must be submitted along with your application. The selection process will consist of a competitive qualifying application screening and interview. If your application is accepted to move forward, you will be notified via email and/or telephone.

BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist in quantity preparation of foods at the central kitchen or assigned school site; serve food to students and staff according to established procedures; assist in maintaining food service facilities in a clean and sanitary condition. KNOWLEDGE OF: Basic food preparation methods including washing, cutting and assembling food items, basic math and cashiering skills, basic kitchen utensils and equipment, interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy, proper lifting techniques, oral and written communication skills. ABILITY TO: Assist in quantity preparation and serving of foods at an assigned central kitchen or other site, perform routine cashiering duties, learn methods and procedures for preparing and serving food in large quantities, learn sanitation practices related to the handling and serving of food, assure that food items are prepared, served and stored properly, participate in assembly line food packaging activities as assigned, maintain nutrition service equipment and areas in clean and sanitary condition, understand and follow oral and written directions, add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately, establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with others, operate a variety of standard kitchen utensils and equipment (see job description for full details). Education/Experience: Any combination equivalent to: sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed in the job description. Other Requirements: All offers of employment are conditional upon the applicant’s satisfactory results of the Pre-Placement Evaluation Program (PEP) strength test.


      SUBSTITUTE RECRUITMENT: These positions are for those not seeking permanent or regular work. It is for those that are interested in working on-call and as-needed to service the District needs during employee absences or position vacancies only. Unit: CSEA Number of Substitute / On-Call Vacancies: 10 Hours: Vary 0 to 3.5 - On-Call As Needed (10 Mos. school days only) (CSEA Salary Range 112) Hourly: Step A $14.78 DEADLINE TO APPLY: UNTIL FILLED (applications reviewed weekly). Please apply here on Edjoin or visit the AUSD Classified HR Office at 510 G Street, Antioch, CA 94509. You may also download an application and information at www.Antiochschools.net/Page/1100. Your application will be disqualified if it is incomplete or any fields are left blank or state "see resume" or "see attached". Any request for reasonable accommodations must be submitted along with your application. The selection process will consist of a competitive qualifying application screening and interview. If your application is accepted to move forward, you will be notified via email and/or telephone.

      BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist in quantity preparation of foods at the central kitchen or assigned school site; serve food to students and staff according to established procedures; assist in maintaining food service facilities in a clean and sanitary condition. KNOWLEDGE OF: Basic food preparation methods including washing, cutting and assembling food items, basic math and cashiering skills, basic kitchen utensils and equipment, interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy, proper lifting techniques, oral and written communication skills. ABILITY TO: Assist in quantity preparation and serving of foods at an assigned central kitchen or other site, perform routine cashiering duties, learn methods and procedures for preparing and serving food in large quantities, learn sanitation practices related to the handling and serving of food, assure that food items are prepared, served and stored properly, participate in assembly line food packaging activities as assigned, maintain nutrition service equipment and areas in clean and sanitary condition, understand and follow oral and written directions, add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately, establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with others, operate a variety of standard kitchen utensils and equipment (see job description for full details). Education/Experience: Any combination equivalent to: sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed in the job description. Other Requirements: All offers of employment are conditional upon the applicant’s satisfactory results of the Pre-Placement Evaluation Program (PEP) strength test.

          Comments and Other Information

          This recruitment is for substitute / on call / at will employment in the classification family of Nutrition Services Assistant I. This recruitment is NOT for the use of an eligibility list to employ permanent employees. The Antioch Unified School District (AUSD) is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. AUSD prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of actual or perceived age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital, family or parental status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, Vietnam Era Veterans’ status, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination and civil rights should be directed to the District's Title IX Coordinator: Christine Ibarra, Associate Superintendent, Educational Services, 510 G Street, Antioch, CA 94509, 925-779-7500 or by email at christineibarra@antiochschools.net. THIS IS A SUBSTITUTE ONLY RECRUITMENT Merit System- Equal Opportunity Employer Posted 9/5/19

          Comments and Other Information


          This recruitment is for substitute / on call / at will employment in the classification family of Nutrition Services Assistant I. This recruitment is NOT for the use of an eligibility list to employ permanent employees. The Antioch Unified School District (AUSD) is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. AUSD prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of actual or perceived age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital, family or parental status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, Vietnam Era Veterans’ status, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination and civil rights should be directed to the District's Title IX Coordinator: Christine Ibarra, Associate Superintendent, Educational Services, 510 G Street, Antioch, CA 94509, 925-779-7500 or by email at christineibarra@antiochschools.net. THIS IS A SUBSTITUTE ONLY RECRUITMENT Merit System- Equal Opportunity Employer Posted 9/5/19