CHILD NUTRITION ASSISTANT I (SUBSTITUTE)

Salary: $17.47 Hourly
Location : Personnel Commission, 904 North Willow Avenue, La Puente, CA 91746, CA
Job Type: On Call
Job Number: 26-011
Department: Bassett Unified School District
Opening Date: 03/12/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


BASIC FUNCTION & DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

THIS POSITION IS DUAL CERTIFICATION AND IS OPEN TO BOTH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATES

SUBSTITUTE POSITIONS ARE ON CALL / AS NEEDED
Hours: On Call, Minimum 2 Hours/Day (Monday-Friday 6:45A-2:15P) Eligibility Lists: One list will be created from Open Competitive and Promotional candidates

This is a continuous examination process and may close at any time, with little or no notice. An application review may occur at any time and qualified candidates who have submitted applications will be invited to participate in the testing process. Qualified applicants submitting applications after the review date will be considered in the next examination process. This list will be utilized to fill any vacancies that may occur during the one year life of the Eligibility List, which may include temporary positions. The list generated from this recruitment will be used to fill both substitute and permanent vacancies in the District.
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform entry-level duties in support of food service activities at an assigned school site or location.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Child Nutrition Assistant I classification is distinguished from Child Nutrition Services Assistant II in that it performs basic and routine food service duties, while the latter is assigned more complex food service duties along with other responsibilities.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Assists in preparing, cooking, and serving of menu items following standardized recipes and procedures including required adjustments for dietary restrictions; maintaining food quality standards including appearance and nutritional requirements for the assigned location, multiple educational programs, and extracurricular activities
Prepares serving areas according to daily menu; assures that serving lines are properly stocked with necessary items for service as appropriate.
Operates a variety of standard kitchen equipment.
Washes, dries, cleans, and stores dishes, pots, pans, utensils, trays, and other kitchen equipment; cleans and sanitizes facilities according to established health regulations and standards; ensures spills on the floor and all serving areas are cleaned immediately for safety.
Performs scheduled heavy cleaning of the facility and equipment including but not limited to sweeping and mopping of storage room, fridge, and freezer.
Stocks food items and supplies; assists in the storage and rotation of food and supplies; assists with periodic inventories as assigned.
Stores or disposes of unused food items according to approved health and sanitation standards.
Operates alternate points of meal distribution and sells food to students and staff; collects and counts lunch money and makes change as assigned.
Operates a computer, phone, and cash register as assigned.
Provides work direction and training to substitute employees and student helpers as assigned.
Must attend meetings and training workshops to maintain current knowledge of State and Federal school lunch requirements, nutritional needs and values, and other food service-related topics throughout employment; complete at least 4 to 6 hours of annual continuing education and training per United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and California Department of Education (CDE) standards.
Performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of experience, education, and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical combination would be the following:
Education:
Individuals possessing the experience, knowledge, and abilities listed above are considered to possess the necessary education.
Experience:
Any combination equivalent to sufficient training and experience that demonstrates the abilities to perform the duties listed above.
Language Requirements:

None.
Licenses and Certifications:
Must have a current Food Handlers Certificate from a nationally recognized Food Safety program and must be maintained throughout employment. WORKING CONDITIONS
Work Environment:

Kitchen, cafeteria, and related food service environment; subject to heat from ovens, cold from walk-in freezers and refrigerators, and working with sharp knives, slicers, metal objects used in cooking and baking and equipment with moving parts.
Physical Requirements:

Employees must be physically able to perform the essential duties of a position with or without reasonable accommodation and without hazard to themselves or others.

• Stand and walk for extended periods of time

• Safely lift, move, carry, push, or pull objects and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds
• Mobility of arms, dexterity of hands and fingers to operate kitchen equipment, computer, or other office machines, tools, or controls
• Carry, push, or pull food carts and steam tables
• Kneeling, bending at the waist, stoop, and reaching overhead above the shoulders and horizontally
• See to measure quantities of food and ingredients or serve food
• To exchange information, must possess visual acuity and the ability to speak and hear

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this class with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depend, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the selection authority to accommodate the limitation.
APPLICATION & EXAMINATION PROCESS
APPLICATION

1 - Complete an ONLINE Bassett USD employment application by clicking the "Apply" button above.
All applications must be submitted online. Applications and requests for testing will not be accepted after the recruitment closing date and time. Applicants may be rejected on the basis of an incomplete application or failure to meet minimum qualifications. The application is part of the selection process and is part of an overall assessment of acceptability for employment. All information provided is subject to independent verification of its accuracy. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide correct contact information by which to be notified.

Note: You will eventually be disqualified in the recruitment process if you fail to disclose relevant information regarding your conviction history. It is the disclosure of the conviction that is most important in many cases.
SCREENING PROCESS

2 - Applications will be screened to select the most qualified candidates.

The screening process for this position, which may be subject to modification, will include some form of a(n): application screening, initial qualifications screening, documentation/certification screening, and supplemental application screening. The stated qualifications for the position represent only the minimum requirements and do not guarantee qualification for examination or placement on an eligibility list.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

3 - The examination plan will consist of:

a. Written Exam (100% of final score) - To Be Scheduled
Visit our Recruitment Calendar for more details.

Examination dates may change or be canceled without advance notice.

The examination may consist of any combination of a(n): training and experience (T&E) evaluation, written knowledge test, structured panel interview, situational judgement interview, or other type of exam of fitness for duty. All parts of the examination process are job related. A passing score must be attained on each portion of the exam to advance to the next stage and ultimate placement on an eligibility list.
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION

Requests for reasonable accommodations for the testing process must be made no less than two (2) days prior to the examination by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io or calling View phone number on click.appcast.io.

EXAM PROTESTS

Protest of any part of the exam process must be in writing and submitted to the Personnel Director no later than five (5) working days from the date you participated in the exam. Any protest must include rationale to support the protest and shall include supporting documentation or references. Protests must be based on illegal discrimination, abuse of discretion, or procedure/process error. Protests should NOT be based on receiving unexpected results. We cannot be responsible for lost mail, misdirected mail, or failure of mail to be delivered after it has been entrusted to the U.S. Postal Service.

ESTABLISHMENT OF ELIGIBILITY

Candidates who are successful in all screening and testing stages will be placed on an eligibility list. Typically, an eligibility list for a classification expires after one (1) year. Candidates on the expired eligibility list are no longer considered for positions within the class. Eligibility lists may be extended beyond one year or expire sooner than one year. Eligibility lists may be merged, in which case candidate ranks may change.

SELECTION PROCESS

Candidates on the eligibility list will be called in rank order to participate in final selection interviews with the hiring manager until three ranks of candidates have accepted the invitation to interview. Ranks may include ties so more than three candidates may be called to interview for one vacancy. Please note that candidates will be removed from the eligibility list for declining the invitation to interview more than three (3) times.

OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT

Official offers of employment are ONLY made by the Bassett Unified School District Personnel Commission office. Offers are subject to satisfactory completion of ALL the pre-employment processing including: successful completion of a drug test, tuberculosis examination, fingerprint clearance by the California Department of Justice, and proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

ADVANCED STEP PLACEMENT

All new regular classified employees shall be paid in accordance with the salary range established for the class to which assigned. Initial placement will normally be the first step of the salary range. However, a new employee may receive advanced step placement with an approval from the Personnel Commission. Requests for advanced step must be submitted in writing to the Personnel Commission office before the employee's first day of work.


Approval will be based on the following criteria:

a. Additional qualifying experience beyond that required for entry into the class.

b. Additional education at the college level when related to the position, beyond the established educational requirements for entry into the class.

c. Evidence of currently receiving a salary greater than the first step of the salary for the classification.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
DISTRICT BENEFITS ARE FOR PERMANENT (FULL-TIME POSITIONS OR at least 6 Hour/Day assignments ONLY):

Pay increases are subject to the Step Advancement agreement per the CSEA contract.

This position includes the following benefits:
1. Paid Holidays: Up to 16 holidays per year.
2. Paid Vacation: Up to 12 vacation days per year. Vacation is prorated based on months worked per year. Employees may earn up to 24 vacation days per year based on longevity with the District.
3. Health Benefits: For positions 30 hours or more per week.
4. Childcare & Education: As an employee of the district, your children can enroll and attend school (K-12) at Bassett. Children aged 18-months to 11-years-old may be able to enroll in full day/full year childcare services. Contact Child Development for further childcare program details: View phone number on click.appcast.io.
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Please select your level of paid or volunteer experience related to working in a kitchen, cafeteria, and related food service environment.

• Less than 6 months
• 6 months to less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 or more years

02


Please describe any relevant experience, knowledge, training, etc. that qualify you to meet the requirements of this position.
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Do you have a current Food Handlers Permit from a nationally recognized Food Safety Program?

• Yes
• No

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If you do not have a current Food Handlers certificate, will you be able to obtain one from an authorized agency and maintain during employment?

• Yes
• No

05


Are you able to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed in this job specification to successfully perform all essential duties of this position?

• Yes
• No

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I verify that all of the answers I have provided are truthful and an accurate representation of my education and experience. I understand that at any time during the selection process, I may be required to provide proof of my education, experience, and any relevant certifications. Failure to provide documentation or failure to answer these questions honestly will result in the disqualification of my application. I have read and understand this statement.

• Yes
• No

Required Question