Child Nutrition Lead II (2026/2027) 0.875 FTE #2007

Child Nutrition Lead II

LIVERMORE VALLEY JOINT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Child Nutrition Lead II (Production Kitchen)

BASIC FUNCTION:

The Child Nutrition Lead II (CN Lead II) is responsible for assisting in the receiving, preparing, packaging of food items at a designated school production kitchen; The CN Lead II also ensures adequate food production volumes, and coordinates distribution to supply satellite kitchens. With assistance from CN Lead III, oversees kitchen operations of the kitchen, serves food and performs cashiering duties in a school cafeteria, snack bar or satellite food service unit.

The Child Nutrition Lead II works closely with support staff and Child Nutrition Lead III, communicating food needs and operating the kitchen in accordance with County health guidelines; maintains food service equipment and facilities in a safe, clean and sanitary condition.

DUTIES:

Confers with Child Nutrition Lead III as to quantities and products to prepare.

Cooks a variety of foods for specific menus.

Bakes a variety of pastry/bread products effectively adjusting and following assigned standardized recipes.

Readies food for distribution and/or serving, measuring/cutting proper portion sizes, counting proper quantity of food items, and/or packing food properly for safety and travel.

Tastes and inspects food to see if properly cooked and seasoned and to ensure quality standards are met.

Checks on adequacy and thoroughness of advance preparation.

Sets up serving counters/lines with appropriate food items and supplies; may organize service areas

Replenishes food items as needed during service.

Dishes and serves approved portions to students/adults.

Assists in organizing and creating space in freezers, refrigerators and dry storage prior delivery day.

Restocks food items and supplies as needed. Helps supervisor order needed items. Checks in orders received.

Directs, monitors and trains others in the preparation and serving of food.

Performs cashiers duties using computerized Point of Service system; receives money, and makes change; readies monies for District cashier and schools' change fund.

Communicates with students regarding food concerns.

Maintains work area in a clean and orderly condition.

Assists in maintaining kitchen and equipment in a sanitary and orderly condition.

Assists in proper storage of food and supplies.

Maintains records related to work performed - food prepared, transported, served and stored.

Maintains temperature logs for food and refrigeration.

Assists with weekly inventory.

Estimates ordering of all food and non-food supplies for main production kitchen and satellite schools.

Works closely with CN Lead I to ensure all food and non-food supplies are provided.

Performs related duties as required/assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

Basic electronic record keeping and documentation principles.

Basic institutional baking and cooking practices and methods.

Proper preparation of large quantities of food.

Proper inventory practices, food storage methods and procedures.

Standard principles of nutrition, sanitation and safety as it relates to institutional food preparation operations.

Proper use and care of kitchen, cafeteria and food serving utensils and equipment.

Ability to:

Operate Point of Service system.

Effectively read, interpret and adjust recipes to prepare a variety of foods in large quantities.

Speak, read, write and follow instruction in English at a level sufficient to perform required duties.

Effectively apply proper sanitation and safety requirements associated with food preparation,equipment, serving area and transportation.

Perform a variety of food preparation tasks, including cleaning, portioning, cooking and serving food efficiently.

Operate required food service appliances and equipment in a safe manner.

Plan, organize and coordinate workflow to meet established time constraints.

Direct and monitor the work of others in a lead capacity.

Estimates food serving volume and communicates needs daily.

Accurately perform routine mathematical calculations using basic addition, subtraction,multiplication and division.

Meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform assigned duties such as lifting heavy cases or standing for prolonged periods of time.

Lift and carry moderately heavy supplies up to 40 lbs.

Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.

Maintain the confidentiality and security of sensitive information.

Use technology, machines and/or tools appropriate to the position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Valid California Driver’s License

High School Graduate or equivalent

One year cooking/baking experience or equivalent

Food Manager Certification or equivalent required

Minimum annual training as required by national and state programs

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

182 day position

Salary schedule placement: Level 17 on the current Service Employees International Union (SEIU)Salary Schedule

Salary Schedule:

Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits are provided by the District in accordance with current contract language between SEIU and Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District