
CHILD NUTRITION CULINARY CONNOISSEUR (JP# 173) (STARTING 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR) at Rialto Unified School District
About the Employer
MISSION: The mission of the Rialto Unified School District, the bridge that connects students to their aspirations for the future, is to ensure each student achieves personal and career fulfillment within a global society, through a vital system distinguished by: • High expectations for student achievement • Safe and engaging learning environments • Effective family and community involvement • Learning opportunities beyond the traditional school setting • Appreciation of universal diversity BELIEFS: We believe that… • Everyone has unique talent • There is boundless power in all of us • All people have equal inherent worth • Diversity is strength • Each person deserves respect • High expectation inspires high achievement • Risk is essential to success • Common and individual interest are reciprocal • Integrity is critical to trust • Honest conversation leads to understanding • Music is the universal language • A strong community benefits all of its members • Everyone can contribute to the good of the community
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of an assigned Administrator or Supervisor, assist in planning, coordinating, and supervising the preparation, assembly, packaging, delivery, and serving of food at a central kitchen and various District sites; assist with training, supervising, and providing input for evaluation of assigned staff; supervises the production of all meals such as, but not limited to, breakfast, lunch, snack, supper, catering, and lounge: develop recipes, including meal contribution calculations, costing, production and presentation; assist in preparation and establishment of menu; perform other job-related duties as assigned and/or as required.
Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION: Requires completion of a two-year college, with an Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts or an apprenticeship program offered by a professional culinary institute or trade industry association. EXPERIENCE: Two years of paid experience in the operation of multi-site, commercial, large quantity food preparation, packaging and distribution as a chef. Position in a supervisory capacity preferred. Recent job-related experience within last five years is required. LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Verification of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s license. Insurability by the District’s liability insurance carrier may be required. An approved and accredited Food Safety Certificate is required at time of employment and must be renewed every five years. Incumbents are required to adhere to the annual minimum required training hours for School Nutrition Staff per the USDA Guide to Professional Standards for School Nutritional Programs. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Supplemental training or course work in food preparation, safety, sanitation, or other related areas is preferred, but not required. AN INCOMPLETE AND/OR LATE APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. A COMPLETE APPLICATION CONSISTS OF: - A completed EDJOIN Classified Supervisory online application
- Certificate Copy (Food Safety Certificate)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation ((Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) letters are required. All letters MUST be SIGNED and DATED within the last two years (TYPED signatures will NOT be accepted).))
- Other (Verification of Associate of Arts Degree)
- Resume (A current Resume)
Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION: Requires completion of a two-year college, with an Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts or an apprenticeship program offered by a professional culinary institute or trade industry association. EXPERIENCE: Two years of paid experience in the operation of multi-site, commercial, large quantity food preparation, packaging and distribution as a chef. Position in a supervisory capacity preferred. Recent job-related experience within last five years is required. LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Verification of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s license. Insurability by the District’s liability insurance carrier may be required. An approved and accredited Food Safety Certificate is required at time of employment and must be renewed every five years. Incumbents are required to adhere to the annual minimum required training hours for School Nutrition Staff per the USDA Guide to Professional Standards for School Nutritional Programs. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Supplemental training or course work in food preparation, safety, sanitation, or other related areas is preferred, but not required. AN INCOMPLETE AND/OR LATE APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. A COMPLETE APPLICATION CONSISTS OF: - A completed EDJOIN Classified Supervisory online application
- Certificate Copy (Food Safety Certificate)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation ((Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) letters are required. All letters MUST be SIGNED and DATED within the last two years (TYPED signatures will NOT be accepted).))
- Other (Verification of Associate of Arts Degree)
- Resume (A current Resume)
Comments and Other Information
Applicants must detail specifically how they meet the requirements of the position. All sections of the application must be FULLY completed even if a resume is submitted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed application. An incomplete application will not be considered.
All applications (outside and in-house) along with the required attachments must be submitted through EDJOIN.org, no later than 3:30 PM on the closing date. Paper applications and required attachments will not be accepted.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A VALID E-MAIL ADDRESS.
Qualified applicants will be notified for testing and interviews via the e-mail address provided through EDJOIN. After applying for a position, all applicants should check their e-mail daily for testing dates and status of their application. The District is not responsible for district e-mails that may go into an applicant’s junk/spam mailbox. It is important for applicants to check their e-mail and ensure that all district e-mails are delivered to their inbox.
Test date and location to be determined after the position closes. Qualified applicants will be notified by e-mail regarding the date, time, and location of the test. No late arrivals will be admitted. A valid picture identification card, issued by a government agency, is required. Qualified applicants will be contacted via e-mail regarding the status of the process.
All offers of employment are made contingent upon the applicant passing a pre-employment physical examination, TB test and upon receipt of information from the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation that the applicant is not prohibited from being employed. Please be advised that the District’s practice is to not pay third party vendors for job references.
FOREIGN TRANSCRIPT EVALUATION
Individuals who have completed course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts/degrees, prior to applying for a position, and attach a copy to the application electronically. The foreign transcripts must be evaluated by one of the approved organizations, listed on the Rialto Unified School District website, in order to be accepted. These organizations are private enterprises who charge a fee for their services. Individuals pursuing a foreign transcript evaluation must follow the procedures outlined by the organization providing the evaluation. In all instances, original, official documentation will be required when requesting the evaluation.
Comments and Other Information
Applicants must detail specifically how they meet the requirements of the position. All sections of the application must be FULLY completed even if a resume is submitted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed application. An incomplete application will not be considered.
All applications (outside and in-house) along with the required attachments must be submitted through EDJOIN.org, no later than 3:30 PM on the closing date. Paper applications and required attachments will not be accepted.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A VALID E-MAIL ADDRESS.
Qualified applicants will be notified for testing and interviews via the e-mail address provided through EDJOIN. After applying for a position, all applicants should check their e-mail daily for testing dates and status of their application. The District is not responsible for district e-mails that may go into an applicant’s junk/spam mailbox. It is important for applicants to check their e-mail and ensure that all district e-mails are delivered to their inbox.
Test date and location to be determined after the position closes. Qualified applicants will be notified by e-mail regarding the date, time, and location of the test. No late arrivals will be admitted. A valid picture identification card, issued by a government agency, is required. Qualified applicants will be contacted via e-mail regarding the status of the process.
All offers of employment are made contingent upon the applicant passing a pre-employment physical examination, TB test and upon receipt of information from the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation that the applicant is not prohibited from being employed. Please be advised that the District’s practice is to not pay third party vendors for job references.
FOREIGN TRANSCRIPT EVALUATION
Individuals who have completed course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts/degrees, prior to applying for a position, and attach a copy to the application electronically. The foreign transcripts must be evaluated by one of the approved organizations, listed on the Rialto Unified School District website, in order to be accepted. These organizations are private enterprises who charge a fee for their services. Individuals pursuing a foreign transcript evaluation must follow the procedures outlined by the organization providing the evaluation. In all instances, original, official documentation will be required when requesting the evaluation.