Lead Student Nutrition Worker (In-House Applicants Only) Rancho Santana

Job Summary

(1) 8.0 hour position at Rancho Santana School

Job Description / Essential Elements

HOLLISTER SCHOOL DISTRICT

Classification Description

 Class descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include, and not intended to include, every  possible activity and task performed by every  specific employee.

 Job Title: LEAD FOOD SERVICE WORKER

 Range:     7 

 SUMMARY

Provides work direction to other food service workers at a school site. Directs the preparation,

serving and clean up of food. Maintains records, prepares reports, orders supplies, transports and deposits cash at the bank.

 DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Lead Food Service Worker provides work direction to others. The Lead Food Service Worker’s duties may include record keeping, inventories, ordering supplies and acting as courier in depositing

money to the designated financial institution.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed  while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 Receives previously prepared lunches or meals from the central kitchen.

 Counts food items for snack bar and lunch carts.

 Maintains accurate records of quantities received, sold and left over.

 Provides Free and Reduced Lunch applications.

 Keeps accurate records of all food served and money received for State and Federal Reports.

 Disburses correct change, keeps accurate Free and Reduced meal program records.

Orders supplies, keeps inventory records.

Prepares end of month and summary reports.

Acts as courier and transports monies to bank.

Arranges serving areas and lunch carts with food, beverages and cash box.

Heats and serves food including a variety of main dishes and accompanying snack items.

Orders snack items and milk.

Maintains and cleans kitchen equipment including food warmers and ovens.

 Cleans and stores pots, pans, utensils and cafeteria equipment.

Operates and cleans kitchen equipment including food warmers and ovens.

Acts as cashier. Receives money, makes change, closes out cash box.

 Maintains food service site in a clean and orderly condition.

 Performs related duties as required.

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required

to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

 Knowledge of:

Free and Reduced Lunch Program

Inventory and supply requisition methods

Record keeping and report writing

Principles and methods of quantity food serving and storage

Snack bar operations

Institutional food service sanitation and safety

Food service preparation including service equipment and related utensils

Ability to:

Provide work direction and training to other food service employees

Maintain complete and accurate records

Compile timely and accurate mandated reports

Act as bank courier

Communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Operate a cash register. Collect money and make change accurately

Operate food service equipment safely and effectively

Prepare, serve and package food

Safely handle hot materials

Stands for prolonged periods of time

Maintain effective working relationships with other people

 EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of the requisite knowledge, skill and abilities. A typical way to obtain these would be:

 High School Diploma or G.E.D. Equivalency, two years of food service experience.

 LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

License or Certificates required by the State or Federal Government related to Food Service. 

Valid California driver’s license

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.  The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

 WORK ENVIRONMENT  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor conditions with hot and/or wet materials.  The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and uses personal vehicle. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Requirements / Qualifications

High School Diploma or G.E.D. Equivalency required. Two years of food service experience and ServSafe Certification required. Knowledge of food service equipment operation, food serving and storage required. The candidate must have knowledge of modern food preparation methods for volume service, snack bar operations, institutional food service sanitation and safety. Basic math skills, computer and software operation are required. Candidates must maintain a positive working relationship with other co-workers, students and staff members.

• Proof of HS Graduation

Comments and Other Information

The Hollister School District prohibits, at any district school or school activity, discrimination, harassment, including sexual harassment, intimidation, and bullying, based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status,
physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. This shall apply when applicable, to interns, volunteers, and job applicants. For questions, concerns or complaints, please contact Title IX Compliance Officer: Kip Ward, Deputy Superintendent; 2690 Cienega Road, Hollister, CA 95023; (831) 630-6300.