Substitute Nutrition Services Assistant

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DEFINITION:
Under general supervision of the Director of Nutrition Services to prepare cook and serve foods and baked goods operate Point of Sale; assist in the cleaning of the kitchen serving area and food service utensils and equipment; and to do other job-related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTIC
The distinction of this classification for the Nutrition Service Assistant is that the work assigned to this incumbent includes basic and routine food preparation serving and routine cleaning.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
The duties listed are typical but not exclusive:

1. Participates in serving of food;
2. assists in the preparation of foods;
3. assists in maintaining the food service facility in a safe clean and sanitary condition;
4. prepares food items which may include scratch cooking;
5. preparation and clean up of salad bar and other serving areas;
6. may restock food and supplies as needed;
7. assists in maintaining daily site usage records reference menu production worksheets;
8. washes and stores utensils containers and trays;
9. follows oral and written instructions;
10. performs other job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:

• methods and procedures for preparing and serving food in large quantities;
• standard food service terminology appliances and equipment;
• sanitation and safety practices and procedures;
• basic arithmetical calculations and measurement processes.

Ability to:

• adhere to standard menus and recipes in the preparation of foods and baked goods;
• operate and maintain food service-related equipment;
• work efficiently and effectively;
• understand and carry out oral and written directions;
• establish and maintain cooperative working relationships;
• meet the physical mental and environmental demands of the position.

Education Training and Experience:

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by training in food preparation safety sanitation or other job-related areas.

License Required:

• Valid Food Handlers Card issued for Riverside County.

Physical Demand and Working Conditions:

• Heavy work i.e. pushing and/or pulling up to approximately 50 pounds;
• the job may call for lifting and/or carrying up to 50 pounds with assistance;
• with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds;
• work requires standing and walking for prolonged periods.

Requirements / Qualifications

Valid Food Handlers Card issued for Riverside County; or valid Food Handlers Certificate.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES Submit a completed Nuview Union School District application through . Submit a current resume. Forward three current letters of recommendation

• Food Handlers Certificate
• Letter(s) of Recommendation
• Resume

Requirements / Qualifications

Valid Food Handlers Card issued for Riverside County; or valid Food Handlers Certificate.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES Submit a completed Nuview Union School District application through . Submit a current resume. Forward three current letters of recommendation

• Food Handlers Certificate
• Letter(s) of Recommendation
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

Must pass Food Service Assistant Test if you have previously taken the test please contact Human Resources at to verify passing score. All other applicants will be notified of testing date and time.

Comments and Other Information

Must pass Food Service Assistant Test if you have previously taken the test please contact Human Resources at to verify passing score. All other applicants will be notified of testing date and time.

Required Experience:

Junior IC