Food Service Assistant I # 174 Mckinley School (6 hours)

About the Employer

Stockton Unified School District (SUSD) began providing services to students in 1852 and is located in the heart of Californias Central Valley near the banks of the San Joaquin River. SUSD is the 17th largest school district in California whereby 38000 PK-12th grade students come to us to experience an academic journey that leads to high school graduation and success in college careers and as actively-engaged community members. The District also serves a number of adults through our Stockton School For Adults. SUSD is made up of thirty-seven Head Start classes fifty-nine state preschool classes forty-one K-8 schools four comprehensive high schools three small high schools an alternative high school two special education schools a school for adults and five dependent charter schools. Our District mission is to graduate every single youth college career and community ready. Stockton Unified School District is dedicated to providing high-quality first instruction rigorous curriculum and supporting academic achievement and social-emotional development supported by Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). The Districts work is guided by three focal goals: Every child by the end of third grade will read and comprehend at the proficient level. Every child will have access to high quality rigorous first instruction. Every child by the end of 12th grade will graduate and be college career and community ready.

Job Summary

Job Summary

SUSD is proud to offer a comprehensive benefit package: -FREE health benefits through Kaiser for Employee and Family (for full-time employees only)- Paid Vacation days - Sick Leave Days- Floating Holiday

Job Description / Essential Elements: Print

Assist in quantity preparation and serving of hot and cold foods to students and staff; maintain food service facilities equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition at a satellite elementary comprehensive high school or central kitchen that serves as a transport site.

DISTINGUISING CHARACTERISTICS

The Food Service Assistant I is the entry-level classification who assists in the preparation and serving of hot and cold foods to include the storage of such food and point of sale duties to record food sales at the assigned school site(s). The Food Service Assistant II performs more complex duties to include determining the correct quantities of food to prepare and cook while adjusting recipes as needed. The Food Service Assistant III works as sites that transport meals to other sites and/or prepare food for distribution to District programs and approved program sites.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direction from Food Service Operations Supervisor and Lead Food Service.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES (Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below ((E)). This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties knowledge or abilities associated with this classification but is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements.)

Assist in the quantity preparation and serving of foods at an assigned school site assemble various ingredients as assigned; heat package and wrap food items according to established procedures and portion control standards; serve meals on serving lines; set out prepared foods (E) .

Maintain food service facilities equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition. Clean serving counters tables chairs food containers and other food service equipment. Sweep and mop floors to assure a safety. Operate a dishwasher and manually wash trays pots pans and serving equipment and utensils (E) .

Prepare food and beverages for sale; count and set-up plates trays and utensils; stock condiments food items and paper goods (E).

Assist in preparing foods for special needs diets. May include but not limited to using blenders to puree food items; using scales and different serving utensils and packaging (E) .

Assist in the receipt storage and rotation of food items and supplies in storage areas; assist with meal counts and inventories as directed. May prepare orders for food and supplies (E) .

Train and provide guidance to other food service professional as needed (E).

Operate food service equipment such as but not limited to ovens warmers slicers packaging equipment can openers and carts (E) .

Operate a computer and perform cashiering and POS duties such as taking meal counts collecting money and tickets providing correct change (E) .

Complete and maintain records such as production records transport record meal counts and sales reports (E) .

Communicate with students staff and parents to exchange information (E) .

Attend assigned trainings in district (E) .

Maintain regular and prompt attendance in the work place (E) .

Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Basic quantity food preparation including washing cutting and assembling food items and ingredients.
• Sanitation and safety practices related to preparing handling and serving food.
• Standard kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Interpersonal communication skills using tact patience and courtesy.
• Proper lifting techniques.
• Basic math and cashiering skills.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Basic record-keeping techniques

Ability To:

• Prepare and serve hot and cold menu items to students and staff.
• Assist with cooking and baking various food items.
• Clean sanitize and maintain food service equipment and facilities.
• Wash cut slice grate mix and assemble food items and ingredients.
• Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Follow health and sanitation requirements.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Operate a cash register or computer POS make change accurately.
• Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Carry out oral and written directions; write and speak at a level sufficient to fulfill the duties to be performed for the position described.
• Meet physical demands and requirements of the position.

Education and Experience :

Completion of twelfth grade or equivalent. Any combination of education training and/or experience equivalent to six (6) months of experience in quantity food preparation or service. Completion of course and passing exam for California Food Handlers Permit within three (3) months after appointment. Incumbents must maintain a valid food handler card.

License or Certificate :

• First Aid and CPR certificates must be obtained within sixty (60) days from date of hire
• California Food Handlers Permit

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Environment:

Food service environment.

Must wear closed toe shoes and adhere to dress code.

Physical Demands:

Employee in this position must have/be able to:

• Standing for extended periods of time.
• See hear and speak with/without assistive devices sufficient to communicate effectively with others.
• Have dexterity of hands and fingers to operate food service equipment.
• Reach overhead above shoulders and horizontally.
• Frequent forceful grasping.
• Walk and bend at the waist kneel or crouch.
• See to monitor food quality and quantity.
• Lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs. to waist height for short distances.
• Push or pull up to 75 lbs. for short distances.

HAZARDS:

Subject to heat from ovens and cold temperatures of refrigerators and freezers.

Working around knives slicers or sharp objects and large equipment.

Exposure to cleaning chemicals fumes and loud noises.

Requirements / Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Any combination of education training and/or experience equivalent to six months of experience in quantity food preparation and completion of an approved Food Sanitation Course. Completion of the course may be accomplished within six months after appointment. of materials must be received applicants must submit a letter of interest a completed classified online application and a current visit our website at:

• Letter of Introduction
• Resume (Current Resume)

Requirements / Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Any combination of education training and/or experience equivalent to six months of experience in quantity food preparation and completion of an approved Food Sanitation Course. Completion of the course may be accomplished within six months after appointment. of materials must be received applicants must submit a letter of interest a completed classified online application and a current visit our website at:

• Letter of Introduction
• Resume (Current Resume)

Comments and Other Information

Applicants are requested not to make contact with members of the Board of Education the administrative staff or potential panel members. Candidates not following these guidelines are subject to disqualification from the interview Unified School District prohibits discrimination intimidation harassment (including sexual harassment) and bullying based on a persons actual or perceived ancestry color disability gender gender identity gender expression immigration status nationality race or ethnicity ethnic group identification age religion marital status pregnancy parental status sex sexual orientation; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived Distrito Escolar Unificado de Stockton prohíbe discriminación acoso (incluyendo acoso sexual) atormentar o coercionar e intimidación incluyendo: la discriminación contra un individuo o grupo por motivos de raza color ascendencia nacionalidad origen nacional estado migratorio identificación de grupo étnico etnicidad edad religión estado civil embarazo estado parental discapacidad física o mental sexo orientación sexual género identidad de género expresión de género o información genética; una percepción de una o más de tales características; o asociación con una persona o grupo con una o más de estas características reales o inquiries regarding our non-discrimination policies please refer to the following contacts. Kindly refrain from contacting these individuals regarding the application consultas sobre nuestras pólizas de no discriminación consulte los siguientes contactos. Por favor absténgase de comunicarse con estas personas con respecto al proceso de IX CoordinatorDirector Constituent Services56 S. Lincoln Street Stockton CA 95203 Ext. CoordinatorSchool Counseling Program Specialist1141 Lever Blvd. Room 105 Stockton CA 95206 ext. Equity Compliance Officer1661 Pacific Avenue Stockton CA 95204 ext.

Comments and Other Information

Applicants are requested not to make contact with members of the Board of Education the administrative staff or potential panel members. Candidates not following these guidelines are subject to disqualification from the interview Unified School District prohibits discrimination intimidation harassment (including sexual harassment) and bullying based on a persons actual or perceived ancestry color disability gender gender identity gender expression immigration status nationality race or ethnicity ethnic group identification age religion marital status pregnancy parental status sex sexual orientation; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived Distrito Escolar Unificado de Stockton prohíbe discriminación acoso (incluyendo acoso sexual) atormentar o coercionar e intimidación incluyendo: la discriminación contra un individuo o grupo por motivos de raza color ascendencia nacionalidad origen nacional estado migratorio identificación de grupo étnico etnicidad edad religión estado civil embarazo estado parental discapacidad física o mental sexo orientación sexual género identidad de género expresión de género o información genética; una percepción de una o más de tales características; o asociación con una persona o grupo con una o más de estas características reales o inquiries regarding our non-discrimination policies please refer to the following contacts. Kindly refrain from contacting these individuals regarding the application consultas sobre nuestras pólizas de no discriminación consulte los siguientes contactos. Por favor absténgase de comunicarse con estas personas con respecto al proceso de IX CoordinatorDirector Constituent Services56 S. Lincoln Street Stockton CA 95203 Ext. CoordinatorSchool Counseling Program Specialist1141 Lever Blvd. Room 105 Stockton CA 95206 ext. Equity Compliance Officer1661 Pacific Avenue Stockton CA 95204 ext.

Required Experience:

Junior IC