La Mesa-Spring Valley School District (as of 2/12/10) EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 4750 Date Ave., La Mesa, CA 91942 * (619) 668-5700 Initial placement within the salary range depends on qualifications. Employees who promote from CNW-I to CNW-II will be placed within salary range with a minimum of 8% increase. Benefits (for positions over 4 hours): The District provides excellent benefits, including District-paid medical, dental, life and AD&D insurance coverage for employee. FOOD HANDLER’S CERTIFICATE REQUIRED: A current Food Handler Certificate must be on file with your application no later than the filing deadline date. Certificates are good for three years and can be renewed with I.D. and exam at the Dept. of Environmental Health (San Diego office: 619-338-2222). First timers, contact the San Diego County Food Handler Training Program Information Line (619-338-2484) for a recorded message of food handler training classes; or go to http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/deh/food/foodhandler.html for a list of County-authorized food handler training schools. ORAL BOARD EXAM AND SELECTION INTERVIEWS: Those CNW-IIs with the highest scores on the written exam will be invited to participate in an Oral Board; CNW-Is take the written exam only. When a vacancy occurs, those who score in the top three (3) ranks from their Examination will be contacted and scheduled to participate in a selection interview, by appointment. DUTIES, TYPICAL TASKS, AND EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS - Refer to the job description on reverse side. Applicants must meet minimum requirements to sit for the written examination. SPECIAL INFORMATION - La Mesa-Spring Valley School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans. Appointment and continuing employment of classified employees is based on merit principles expressed in the Merit System Rules and Regulations adopted by the Personnel Commission. Disabled applicants protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act should notify Human Resources of any special accommodation needed to participate in this examination. Such notice must occur in advance of the examination in order that adequate preparations may be made. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a required pre-placement physical examination, TB test and fingerprinting. California State law requires fingerprint clearance by the California Dept. of Justice for all classified employees prior to employment. The applicant pays for the cost of fingerprints, after he or she has been granted a conditional offer of employment. JOB DESCRIPTION Purpose Statement – Child Nutrition Worker I & II: The job of Child Nutrition Worker I (Elementary School) and Child Nutrition Worker II (Middle School) was established for the purpose/s of preparing and serving food items to students and/or school personnel as well as maintaining food service facilities in a safe and sanitary condition. Essential Functions – Child Nutrition Worker I & II · Arranges food and beverage items for the purpose of serving them to students and staff in an efficient manner. · Cleans utensils, equipment, storage area, food preparation and serving areas for the purpose of maintaining required sanitary conditions. · Maintains equipment, storage, food preparation and serving areas in a sanitary condition for the purpose of complying with current health standards. · Monitors kitchen and cafeteria areas for the purpose of ensuring a safe and sanitary working environment. · Performs functions of other nutritional services positions, as requested by supervisor for the purpose of ensuring adequate staff coverage within site nutritional services operations. · Prepares ready-to-eat food items and beverages for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional and projected meal requirements for onsite and/or offsite school kitchens. · Records kitchen and/or food related data (e.g. food temperatures, milk counts, inventories) for the purpose of maintaining accurate records. · Relocates a variety of food and/or kitchen items (e.g. panning items from dish to dish, leftovers, dishes, salad bar items) for the purpose of condensing and/or consolidating appropriate materials, supplies and/or equipment to ensure a safe, well organized working environment. · Reports equipment malfunctions for the purpose of notifying supervisor of need for repair and/or replacement. · Serves one or more items of food for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements and/or requests of students and school personnel. · Unloads food, materials, and/or supplies from delivery trucks for the purpose of receiving necessary items. OTHER FUNCTIONS- CHILD NUTRITION WORKER I & II: · Participates in unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. as required for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions. · Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit. ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS-CHILD NUTRITION WORKER II · Balances cash drawer at end of day for the purpose of ensuring the reconciliation with meal counts and payments. · Collects payments for meals at cash register for the purpose of ensuring the appropriate payments are collected at time of purchase. · Inspects food items and/or supplies for the purpose of verifying quantity, quality and specifications of orders and/or complying with mandated health standards. · Inventories food, condiments and supplies for the purpose of ensuring availability of items required for meeting projected menu requirements. JOB REQUIREMENTS-MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Skills, Knowledge and Abilities – Child Nutrition Worker I & II: SKILLS are required to perform single, non-technical tasks using existing skills. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: handling hazardous materials; using equipment used in a kitchen setting; operating standard office equipment; adhering to safety practices; and preparing and maintaining accurate records. KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; read and follow instructions; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: health standards and hazards; methods of industrial cleaning; quantity cooking; safety practices and procedures; methods of preparation, handling and storage of food in quantity; and proper maintenance and operation of modern equipment. ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals; work with specific, job-related data; and utilize job-related equipment. Some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; displaying mechanical aptitude; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; working as part of a team; working with detailed information/data; and working with frequent interruptions. Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities – Child Nutrition Worker II: SKILLS are required to perform multiple, non-technical tasks using existing skills. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating a computer terminal using pertinent software applications. KNOWLEDGE is required to perform calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios. ABILITY to gather data, work with similar data using defined and similar processes. Problem-solving with data may require independent interpretation. RESPONSIBILITIES for Child Nutrition Worker I & II include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. There is a continual opportunity to significantly impact the Organization’s services. WORKING ENVIRONMENT FOR Child Nutrition Worker I & II The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 5% sitting, 30% walking, and 65% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and in hazardous conditions. Experience: Job related experience is required. Education: Less than high school. Equivalency: Eighth grade education and three (3) months of paid experience in the food service industry. Required Testing: Job-related proficiency test Certificates: Food Handler’s Certificate Continuing Education/Training: None specified Clearances: Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance, Tuberculosis Clearance, Pre-placement Physical FLSA Status: Non-exempt; Approval Date: 8/26/08 Salary RangesI=9 / II=14