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Nutrition Services General Helper at Greenfield Union School District - Kern County

Application Deadline

4/6/2018 4:30 PM Pacific

Date Posted
1/10/2018
Contact
Number of Openings
3
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$12.73 to $16.47
Length of Work Year
180 days - 6 hours
Employment Type
Part Time
Job Description / Essential Elements:    Print   

JOB REQUIREMENTS: • Under general direction of the Nutrition Services Director. Assists in the coordination of day-to-day operations of school site food preparation, and is responsible for all related record keeping. Must have the ability to fill-in for managers as needed; performs other related work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS Candidate must pass a written test and an oral interview.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS The documents listed below must be on file, in order to receive consideration for this position.1. Employment Application (REQUIRED) 2. Resume (REQUIRED) 3. Proof of completion of all required classes (REQUIRED) 4. Copy of current ServSafe Manager certificate (REQUIRED)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Methods of preparing food, cooking and serving of foods; basic methods for computing food quantities as required by weekly production sheets; the safe use, operation and care of a variety of food service equipment and appliances; proper food service sanitation and safety requirements; basic mathematics; be competent in daily operation of point-of-sale computer software program. Cafeteria accounting procedures and routine forms and reports related to cafeteria collection procedures. Knowledge of laws and regulations relating to commodity food products and the National School Breakfast, Lunch and Meal Supplement Program. Proper food service sanitation and safety requirements. Proper food storage procedures. Safe use of hazardous materials.

Ability to: Read, write and follow oral and written directions; have a basic knowledge of computers and the ability to create and send emails, also create documents on computer; prepare food; requisition proper amounts of food; supervise and work on the production floor with food service staff; operate food service equipment; correctly and efficiently count and reconcile daily cash receipts, keep accurate records and prepare routine reports; accurately compute and estimate food quantities needed; accurately complete daily production worksheets; perform basic mathematical computation; meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform the assigned duties. Work with custodial and maintenance staff in operation of kitchen and equipment. Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with faculty, administration and staff. Performs other related duties as assigned by Director of Nutrition Services. Attends training and in service sessions as required.

Experience: Two years of full-time paid experience in school food production and nutrition services required.

Education: High School Diploma or GED, as well as successful completion of accredited "Food Safety and Sanitation" college courses required and “Introduction to the Food Service Industry” college courses required and “Supervision in the Hospitality Industry” or “Food Service Production Management” college courses required. Maintain a current ServSafe Manager certificate required. Successful completion of other approved Food and Nutrition Classes preferred.

Responsibilities and Duties: The Cafeteria Worker is responsible for preparing and assisting in preparation daily of school breakfast and lunch. The Cafeteria Worker is responsible for, and assists in, preparation of all food items served by Nutrition Services. Responsible for, and assists in, setting up serving counter and service of all meals. Assists with maintaining a current inventory of supplies needed for food preparation. Must be qualified to assume manager responsibilities in their absence. Trained on proper way to order and receive food and supplies; outlines daily duties and work schedules of kitchen staff; receives and reviews meal applications; operates point of sale software program to receive, balance, record and secure all monetary receipts. Assists staff with cleaning of kitchen, kitchen equipment and eating utensils daily; assists in receiving, stocking and arranging proper storage of food and supplies weekly; set standards of efficiency and sanitation in food preparation; responsible for proper instruction of safety procedures on all kitchen equipment; responsible for instruction and use of proper sanitation practices; knowledge and instruction of safe practices in use of hazardous materials; assists and instructs new personnel in methods and procedures of tasks assigned; assists the Director of Nutrition Services in evaluating job performance of cafeteria staff; works with custodial and maintenance staff in proper maintenance and operation of kitchen equipment. Applications will be screened and appointments scheduled for qualified applicants. If after the interviews, suitable applicants are not found, the search will continue. Pre-employment testing required of qualified applicants. Testing dates to be announced. Pre-employment physical and drug screening required of new employees in this classification.

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS MAY BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW APPOINTMENT The Greenfield Union School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender identity, gender, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Title IX Coordinator: Lucas Hogue, Greenfield Union School District Office

Requirements / Qualifications

If you meet the following requirements you are eligible to apply for the above positions. High School Diploma or G.E.D., successfully complete a 54hr accredited Food Safety and Sanitation class within one year of hire, and maintain a valid ServSafe Manager certificate

  • Driver's License Copy
  •      OR ServSafe Certificate     OR TB Screening Result

Requirements / Qualifications

If you meet the following requirements you are eligible to apply for the above positions. High School Diploma or G.E.D., successfully complete a 54hr accredited Food Safety and Sanitation class within one year of hire, and maintain a valid ServSafe Manager certificate

  • Driver's License Copy
  •      OR ServSafe Certificate     OR TB Screening Result

Comments and Other Information

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES The Cafeteria General Helper is to prepare and assist in all food preparation, main dish, sandwiches, salads, desserts and other foods. Prepares and assists in setting up and serving all meals. Assists in cleaning, storing and receiving and stocking of cafeteria equipment food and supplies. Assists in maintenance and operation of cafeteria equipment. Performs other duties as assigned by Cafeteria Manager and/or Director of Nutrition Services. Attends training and inservice sessions as required. REQUIREMENTS Knowledge of: methods of preparing food, including salads, sandwiches and simple deserts. Proper portion control. Proper methods of food handling and food storage. Proper use, care and maintenance of equipment. Ability to: Follow oral and written directions. Follow standardized recipes and production records. Follow proper safety and sanitation requirements. Operate all kitchen equipment. Meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform the assigned duties. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties. Experience: Minimum six- (6) month’s experience in school food service or related field preferred. Good work history. Education: High School diploma or G.E.D. required. Successful completion of FDSVB52 Sanitation and Safety class at Bakersfield College or completed within one year of hire date. Maintain a valid ServSafe Manager Certificate. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS MAY BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW APPOINTMENT The Greenfield Union School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender identity, gender, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Title IX Coordinator: Lucas Hogue, Greenfield Union School District Office

Comments and Other Information


RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES The Cafeteria General Helper is to prepare and assist in all food preparation, main dish, sandwiches, salads, desserts and other foods. Prepares and assists in setting up and serving all meals. Assists in cleaning, storing and receiving and stocking of cafeteria equipment food and supplies. Assists in maintenance and operation of cafeteria equipment. Performs other duties as assigned by Cafeteria Manager and/or Director of Nutrition Services. Attends training and inservice sessions as required. REQUIREMENTS Knowledge of: methods of preparing food, including salads, sandwiches and simple deserts. Proper portion control. Proper methods of food handling and food storage. Proper use, care and maintenance of equipment. Ability to: Follow oral and written directions. Follow standardized recipes and production records. Follow proper safety and sanitation requirements. Operate all kitchen equipment. Meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform the assigned duties. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties. Experience: Minimum six- (6) month’s experience in school food service or related field preferred. Good work history. Education: High School diploma or G.E.D. required. Successful completion of FDSVB52 Sanitation and Safety class at Bakersfield College or completed within one year of hire date. Maintain a valid ServSafe Manager Certificate. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS MAY BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW APPOINTMENT The Greenfield Union School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender identity, gender, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Title IX Coordinator: Lucas Hogue, Greenfield Union School District Office