Child Nutrition Assistant I @ SD 4.0 Hrs Per Day

CLASSIFIED SERVICE JOB SPECIFICATION JOB CLASS: ASSISTANT LEVEL:

I POSITION TITLE: CHILD NUTRITION ASSISTANT I CLASS DEFINITION: Positions within this class are assigned to assist with all components of the cafeteria function in a school kitchen.

Successful candidates in this class will typically have a background in one or more trades of the food service industry, a demonstrated ability to deal effectively with a variety of personalities, and/or the ability to handle money efficiently and effectively. Positions within this class require the ability to work with food and with children and teachers within a set schedule. Levels within this class are differentiated by virtue of the degree of skills and expertise required to perform successfully and by the assignment made.

Positions within this class are under the direct supervision of the Director of Food Services or designee. POSITION DEFINITION: Under supervision, to assist in the preparation of school lunches; to serve lunches at a school cafeteria, and to do related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: •Set up serving line •Prepare fruits, vegetables, sandwiches, beverages, and other foodstuffs •Apportion fruits, vegetables and other items according to established guidelines •Serve food items to students and staff •Wash serving and food preparation areas •Make simple arithmetic computations •Operate dishwasher and other mechanical kitchen equipment •Store unused foods •Clean dishes, trays, pots, pans, utensils and kitchen equipment •Perform cashiering duties as assigned •Operate a computer •Account for money received •Perform other related duties as assigned EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS: Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent and four college semester units in school food service preparation or management; or a recognized food services certificate.

One year experience in school or commercial food preparation and kitchen maintenance. Knowledge and Abilities- Knowledge of basic food servicing utensils and sanitation principles applicable to food serving and kitchen maintenance; ability to follow written and verbal directions; ability to keep simple records; ability to perform assigned tasks without close supervision; ability to perform work efficiently during rush conditions. PHYSICAL ABILITIES: ___Visual capability to read handwritten or typed documents, and the display screen of various office equipment and machines ___Able to conduct verbal conversation in English and other designated languages ___Able to hear normal range verbal conversation (approximately 60 decibels) ___Able to sit, stand, stoop, kneel, bend, walk ___Able to stand on hard flooring for sustained periods of time. ___Able to walk on hard flooring for sustained periods of time. ___Able to climb slopes, stairs and ladders. ___Able to push and/or pull a variety of tools and equipment. ___Able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently. ___Able to carry up to 50 pounds frequently. ___Able to sustain strenuous manual labor for 8 hours ___Able to exhibit full range of motion for shoulder external rotation and internal rotation ___Able to exhibit full range of motion for shoulder abduction and adduction ___Able to exhibit full range of motion for elbow flexion and extension ___Able to exhibit full range of motion for back flexion ___Able to exhibit full range of motion for hip flexion and extension ___Able to exhibit full range of motion for knee flexion ___Able to work in a wide range of temperatures ___Able to work at various elevated heights in a safe and effective manner. ___Able to work in a wide range of temperatures ___Able to work with chemical agents in a safe and effective manner without allergic reaction ___Able to operate material handling and food transportation equipment in a safe and effective manner ___Able to operate food preparation utensils, machinery and equipment in a safe and effective manner ___Able to collect currency and make change SALARY SCHEDULE:

Classified Hourly EVALUATED BY: Director of Child Nutrition EVALUATION REVIEWED BY: Superintendent, Business Services or designee

Comments and Other Information

Westside Union School District is located on the west side of the Antelope Valley, 65 miles northeast of Los Angeles. Our schools serve the communities of Quartz Hill, Lancaster, Palmdale, Leona Valley, and Antelope Acres. Shift Hours: 6:50AM - 7:50AM 9:30AM - 12:30PM