SENIOR NUTRITION SERVICES WORKER

Job Summary

The District reserves the right to close the recruitment process at any time, without prior notice, based on District needs and the applicant pool, regardless of the posted application period. While the position may be advertised for up to 10 days, the posting may be closed earlier if a sufficient number of qualified applications are received or if hiring needs change.


Job Description / Essential Elements:

Lynwood USD

Senior Nutrition Services Worker

CLASS CODE

570400

SALARY

$19.26 - $23.42 Hourly

REVISION DATE

March 07, 2025

Basic Function


The job of Senior Nutrition Services Worker is done for the purpose/s of preparing, cooking, arranging, and packaging large quantities of food at a production kitchen for sale and distribution to satellite school sites; assisting other nutrition server workers; maintaining quantity and quality of established menu items; maintaining facilities in a safe and sanitary condition; and guiding assigned personnel in the performance of their job functions.

This job reports to Designated Administrator

Representative Duties


Essential Functions

Arranges food and beverage items for the purpose of serving them to students and staff in an efficient manner.

Assures timely preparation and delivery of food for satellite locations for students and for special events with the District (e.g. deliver food, supervises the set up and arrangement of food, etc.) for the purpose of providing food items required at event.

Cleans utensils, equipment, and the storage, food preparation and serving areas for the purpose of maintaining proper temperatures and sanitary conditions.


Communicates with students, school personnel, parents, and school visitors for the purpose of exchanging information, resolving issues, and maintaining good customer service.

Inspects full kitchen inventory of food and beverage items and/or supplies for the purpose of verifying quantity, quality, temperature, and specifications of orders and/or complying with mandated health standards of a full kitchen inventory.

Inventories food, condiments and supplies for the purpose of ensuring availability of items required for meeting projected menu requirements.

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 (e.g. visits satellite locations to resolve problems and make suggestions, ensure compliance with State and Federal guidelines, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring a safe and sanitary working environment.

Operates standard food services equipment (e.g. food slicers, fryers, electronic and manual can openers, utensils, ovens, steamers, warmers, carts, etc.) for the purpose of preparing, cooking, slicing, and baking food items.

Packages finished food products, as needed, for the purpose of serving, transporting, and storing them appropriately.

Packages finished food products for the purpose of serving, transporting, and storing food such items.

Prepare food products (e.g. wash, cut, slice, grate, assemble, etc.) for the purpose of showing and selling fully prepared food items.

Prepares hot and cold food items, and beverages in large quantities for the purpose of distributing items to satellite kitchens and selling items to students and school personnel according to mandated nutritional and projected meal requirements.

Prepares documentation (e.g. inventory and supply lists, equipment and cooking logs, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.

Supports designated staff for the purpose of training, guiding, assisting, and coordinating designated staff for an efficient, safe, and effective production kitchen.

Marginal Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Initial/Minimum Qualifications


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Graduation from High School or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of job-related experience.
• Any other combination of education, training, and experience, which demonstrates that the applicant is likely to possess the required skills, knowledge, or abilities, may be considered.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Food Handlers Card issued by an authorized agency.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Working Conditions


Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: standard equipment found in a commercial kitchen; and using pertinent software applications.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: safety practices and procedures; quantify food preparation and handling; HACCP guidelines; and sanitation practices.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; working as part of a team; working with interruptions; and working with detailed information/data; adhering to safety practices; planning and managing projects; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to impact the organization's services.

Work Environment

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, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 5% sitting, 45% walking, and 50% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and in a generally hazard free environment.

Required Testing

Certificates and Licenses

Pre-Employment Job-Related Proficiency Test

Food Handlers/SafeServe Certificate

Continuing Educ. / Training

Clearances

Maintenance Certificates and/or Licenses
Mandated Reporter Training
Meets Continuing Education Requirements

Criminal Background Check

Pre-Employment Fingerprinting and TB Testing

FLSA Status

Non Exempt

Requirements / Qualifications

Comments and Other Information

DOCUMENT SUBMISSION OPTIONS BELOW:
Unofficial documents/ transcripts will be accepted for initial consideration. If a job offer is extended and accepted, official documents/transcripts will be required upon offer of employment, if it is not submitted. For more information on required documents, please refer to the "Initial Qualifications" section.


OPTION 1: Upload and attach all required documentation(s)/certification(s) in its ORIGINAL form to your application upon submission OR email them to View email address on click.appcast.io by the closing date.


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OPTION 2: Submit all required documentation(s)/certification(s) in its ORIGINAL form, IN-PERSON, to the Human Resources, Classified Personnel department at 11321 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA prior to or by the application closing date. (Copies will be made).