Food Service Assistant 1 (4 Hours Per Day)- HOOVER ELEMENTARY (2026-27)

Nutrition Services Assistant I

Under the direction of a Nutrition Services Field Supervisor, perform food service activities related to the preparation, packaging and serving of foods while conforming to State and Federal meal program mandates; perform cashiering duties in the sale of food items; receive and account for money; issue, maintain and review records of student meal eligibility; maintain cleanliness of food service facilities.

Incumbents perform basic routine food service activities.

Essential functions include performing routine food service activities, cashiering duties, preparing food service facilities, maintaining inventory records, operating kitchen equipment, maintaining cleanliness, assisting other Nutrition Services personnel, and performing related duties.

Minimum qualifications include any combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to experience demonstrating the knowledge and abilities listed and a 60% passing score on the designated basic skills test. Licenses and other requirements may include employment eligibility clearance and a valid Food Safety Certificate.

Knowledge of standard kitchen equipment, sanitation practices, basic math, record-keeping techniques, and proper lifting techniques. Ability to prepare and serve food in accordance with health and sanitation regulations, use tact and customer service skills, operate kitchen equipment, meet schedules and timelines, and work cooperatively with others.

Working conditions include a food services environment with exposure to heat, cleaning chemicals, and sharp knives and slicers. Physical demands include operating kitchen utensils and equipment, standing for extended periods, lifting and carrying moderately heavy objects, and bending, kneeling, or crouching.

Non-discrimination policy: The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation.