Child Nutrition Assistant I (Temp)

Child Nutrition Assistant I

This is a temporary position from September 2026 to December 11, 2026 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7 hours/day; 35 hours/week 6:30am - 2:00pm Compensation: Salary Range: $24.03/hour - $32.21/hour (New employees to the District, no higher than Step 6 $30.66) *Based on the 2026-27 Classified Salary Schedule Position Description The Child Nutrition Assistant I, with clear direction, performs general duties in a kitchen, snack bar, or receiving school.

Education/Experience High school diploma or equivalent combination of training and experience. Certification by California Food Services Association (CSFSA) may be substituted for educational requirements.

Skills/Abilities Understand and follow verbal and written directions Operate common food service appliances Ability to learn simple cooking and baking skills Read and communicate at a level sufficient to fulfill the duties being performed Accept money, make change, and maintain accurate records of same Maintain cooperative working relationships Prepare high quality food appropriate to the needs of children Keep routine records and reports Exhibit manual dexterity and perform moderately heavy manual tasks Attend relevant training classes and workshops Ability to operate food service related computers and software Possess interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy Possess Serve/Safe Certifications or attend required training Knowledge Of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary Of methods of preparing, cooking and baking a wide variety of foods in large quantities Of care and use of standard food service appliances Of basic math and reading skills needed to complete required duties Of sanitation and safety procedures related to food preparation, serving and storage

Examples of Duties & Responsibilities Prepares, packages and serves food Washes dishes and/or operates dishwasher Replenishes food and condiments as needed for site Responsible for the cleanliness of work area following each task Assists in requisitioning, receiving, and storing of food and supplies Assists in maintaining proper care of equipment and sanitation of the kitchen Assists with inventory Acts as cashier in cafeteria or at receiving school; records lunch counts; prepares daily cash report Collects and counts money and prepares daily bank deposit slip and daily computer reports Screens student applications for Free/Reduced; send forms to Central kitchen? Heats and serves pre-packed lunches Monitors student meal accounts and prepares report of negative and/or low balances for student meal accounts Records lunch counts, prepares daily cash report Performs other related duties as assigned ADA Profile Hearing and speaking to exchange information and seeing to read reports and verify accuracy; standing for extended periods of time; walking; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer and related equipment; lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling moderately heavy objects as assigned by position; reaching overhead, above shoulders and horizontally; bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching; seeing to monitor food quality and quantity. Supervised by: Child Nutrition Supervisor and/or Site Administrator Evaluated by: Child Nutrition Supervisor and/or Site Administrator

Mountain View Whisman School District