NEOGOV · 3 months ago
Nutrition Services Assistant (10 Month/School Year)
Berkeley, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$20.18/hr - $24.55/hr
1+ years expNEOGOV is associated with the Berkeley Unified School District, which is seeking a Nutrition Services Assistant to support food preparation and serving in a school environment. The role involves maintaining cleanliness in food service facilities and assisting with meal preparation and serving duties.
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Responsibilities
Assist in quantity preparation and serving of foods at an assigned school site or within the production kitchen; assemble various ingredients; heat, package and wrap food items according to established procedures and portion control standards; serve meals on serving lines; set out prepared foods
Maintain food service facilities, equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition; clean serving counters, tables, food containers and food service equipment; operate dish washers and wash trays, pots, pans, plates, utensils, countertops, carts and other serving equipment as assigned
Prepare food and beverages for sale; count and set-up plates, trays and utensils; stock condiments, food items and paper goods; assist in the receipt, storage and rotation of food items and supplies in storage areas; assist with meal counts and inventories as directed
Perform cashiering duties as assigned; count money and make correct change; distribute, collect, sort, count, scan and mark lunch tickets as required; utilize a computer to perform transactions and input data as assigned
Prepare entrees, fruits, vegetables, sandwiches, salads, meats, pizza, eggs, cereal, breads, desserts, dressings and other assigned foods for distribution; mix, slice, grate and chop food items; open cans; replenish containers as necessary; assemble sack lunches as assigned
Communicate with students and staff to exchange information; notify students of meal portion and nutritional standards as appropriate
Operate standard food service equipment such as slicers, ovens, can openers, food carts and warmers
Maintain various routine records related to assigned activities as required
Perform related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above
One year of experience in preparing or serving food in large quantities
Valid ServSafe Certification obtained through a proctored exam
Basic food preparation including washing, cutting and assembling food items and ingredients
Sanitation and safety practices related to preparing, handling and serving food
Standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurements
Oral and written communication skills
Basic math and cashiering skills
Proper lifting techniques
Basic record-keeping techniques
Ability to assist in quantity preparation and serving of foods at an assigned school site
Ability to maintain food service facilities, equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition
Ability to perform cashiering duties as assigned
Ability to learn to operate a computer as required
Ability to operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
Ability to follow health and sanitation requirements
Ability to wash, cut, slice, grate and assemble food items
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to work cooperatively with others
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to make basic math computations
Ability to maintain routine records related to work performed
Benefits
Health plans provide for full coverage for employees and families in the area of medical and dental insurance to a negotiated maximum.
All employees who work an average regular assignment of less than 5-1/2 hours a day (.72 FTE or less) shall be entitled to health insurance coverage and dental insurance coverage on a pro-rated basis.
This position is covered by Social Security and may be eligible for California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), with joint employee and employer-paid contributions.
Current members of CalPERS working in other California state, county, city, and school districts can transfer retirement service credit to the District.
All employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistant Program (EAP).
The District also offers various optional benefits including life insurance, short-term disability, Vision Service Plan (VSP), and a medical and dependent care flexible spending option.
Eighteen (18) working days per year.
Annual employees receive seventeen (17) paid holidays per year.
School Year employees may receive sixteen (16) paid holidays, including all of the above except Independence Day (4th of July).
Classified employees may also participate in professional development activities to enhance their careers.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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