Food Service Worker I (2026/2027)

Food Services Worker IThe job of the Food & Nutrition Service Worker I is done for the purpose(s) of providing support to the food service activities in the operation of the school food service program at an assigned school location; assists in the preparation, setting up, and serving school meals in the cafeteria; responsible for the general cleaning and maintaining food service facilities, equipment, and utensils in accordance with District policies, local, state, and federal requirements.Assists with the preparation and serving of meals, beverages, and/or snacks; follows proper meal standards and meal pattern requirements for a reimbursable meal, standardized recipes, instructions, and portion control methods.Assists with inspections of food and supply deliveries for the purpose of verifying quantity, quality and specifications of orders and/or complying with mandated health requirements.Performs daily clean-up procedures in the cafeteria and kitchen (dishes, sweeping, mopping, use of automatic floor scrubber, emptying refuse, etc.).Attends meetings as requested.Maintains a high level of ethical and professional standards.Perform other duties as assigned.Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilitiesHigh school diploma or equivalent (R)Food Service Worker Certification (R)Working knowledge/prior experience in food service operations (P)Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card (R)Ability to multitask; understand multi-step and oral instructions (R)Ability to operate basic food service institutional equipment (R)Good customer relation skills (R)Knowledge of food safety and HACCP procedures (R)Ability to write, read, communicate, comprehend instructions, and correspondence (R)Non-Exempt: 9-months Salary and employment terms based on the Classified Hourly Placement Chart as established by the Governing Board.Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with District policy.Heavy work: The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical requirements: exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. The physical activities include: carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, significant fine finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services, general labor, etc.) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., security guard, inspection, etc.).Working conditions include working in an outdoor environment and the employee is subject to seasonal heat, cold and adverse weather conditions. The worker may be subject to atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: Fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation.The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.