2223-26 (Open Recruitment)

Under the direction of the Director, Child Nutrition Services, prepares and serves food items to students and school personnel at an assigned elementary school site; assists in maintaining food service facilities, equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Child Nutrition Services I classification is the entry-level class in this series. Incumbents perform routine food service activities at an assigned elementary school site.

The Child Nutrition Services II classification requires incumbents to assist with duties requiring increased responsibility at an assigned middle school site.

This recruitment has been approved for continuous examination; future test dates will be announced as needed, and future eligibility lists will be merged with this one, until notified otherwise. Applications must be received by filing deadline to be considered for the next test date.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
A completed application for employment must be received in Human Resources by 4:30 p.m. on the closing date. Please note: If having issues with Internet Explorer, try Firefox. Faxed materials are not acceptable.

Food Handler Certificate: A Current Food Handler Certificate be attached to your application. Contact the County Health Department at (858) 505-6654 for a recorded message of food handler training classes.

This recruitment has been approved for continuous examination; future test dates will be announced as needed. Future eligibility lists will be merged with this one, until notified otherwise. Applications must be received by filing deadline to be considered for the next test date.

Written Examination: TBA

TEST INFORMATION: The written test starts promptly at the scheduled time. Latecomers are not admitted. Candidates will be required to present valid picture identification prior to sign-in. The written exam process takes about 2 hours. You must meet the minimum qualifications to take the written test.

Qualified candidates will be invited, via email, to take the written exam.

LOCATION:
La Mesa-Spring Valley School District,
Education Service Center,
4750 Date Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942
(Phone: 619-668-5700)

The La Mesa-Spring Valley School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Board Policy 4030 prohibits unlawful discrimination and/or harassment of district employees and job applicants based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital or parental status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Board Policy 4119.11 prohibits sexual harassment of district employees and job applicants. Complaints alleging unlawful discrimination or sexual harassment may be filed with the Coordinator for Nondiscrimination in Employment, the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Assists in maintaining food service equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition; operates dishwashers and washes serving equipment; sweeps and cleans floors as assigned to assure a safe and sanitary work environment; maintains equipment and storage, cafeteria, food preparation and serving areas in a sanitary condition in compliance with current health standards.
Assists in the preparation and service of food items to students and school personnel at an assigned elementary school site; prepares fruits and vegetables; assembles various ingredients as assigned; heats, packages and wraps food items according to established procedures and portion control standards; serves meals on serving lines; sets out prepared foods.
Assists with performing functions of other nutritional services positions as requested by the assigned supervisor.
Assists with stocking condiments, food items and related supplies as assigned; assists in the storage and rotation of supplies in storage areas; assists with unloading food, materials and supplies from delivery trucks as assigned.
Checks and assures proper temperatures according to established procedures; records kitchen and food-related data including food temperatures, milk and food counts; assists with recording inventory information as assigned; maintains routine records and reports related to assigned duties.
Communicates with internal and external contacts as assigned to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns.
Inventories food, condiments and supplies and assures availability of items required for projected menu requirements; inspects food items and supplies and verifies quantities, quality and specifications of orders and assures orders comply with mandated health standards.
Maintains food service equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition; operates dishwashers and washes serving equipment; sweeps and cleans floors as assigned to assure a safe and sanitary work environment; maintains equipment and storage, cafeteria, food preparation and serving areas in a sanitary condition in compliance with current health standards.
Maintains routine records and reports related to assigned activities and records kitchen and food-related data.
Operates standard food service equipment such as slicers, ovens, steam tables, dishwashers, can openers, food carts and warmers; reports equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
Pans and prepares ready-to-eat food items and beverages for onsite school kitchen as assigned.
Prepares and arranges ready-to-eat food items and beverages; prepares food items for the next day as assigned according to established procedures; counts leftover tiems as assigned.
Prepares and serves food items to students and school personnel at an assigned elementary school site; prepares fruits and vegtables; assembles various ingredients as assigned; heats, packages and wraps food items according to established procedures and portion control standards; serves meals on serving lines; sets out prepared foods.
Prepares salads and packaged foods for distribution; mixes, slices, grates and chops food items; opens cans; replenishes containers as necessary.
Stocks condiments, food items and related supplies as assigned; assists in the storage and rotation of supplies in storage areas; unloads food, materials and supplies from delivery trucks as assigned.
OTHER DUTIES:
Attends and participates in meetings, in-service trainings, workshops and conferences.
Performs related duties as assigned.

Any combination equivalent to: sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above and
three (3) months of paid experience in the food service industry.

Valid Food Handler Certificate

KNOWLEDGE OF:
Basic food preparation including washing, cutting and assembling food items and ingredients.
Basic kitchen utensils and equipment.
Basic math and cashiering skills.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Oral and written communication skills.

ABILITY TO:
Assist in maintaining food service facilities, equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Learn methods and procedures for preparing and serving food in large quantities.
Learn sanitation practices related to the handling and serving of food.
Provide timely service of foods for students and staff at an assigned Elementary school site.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Wash, cut, slice, grate, mix and assemble food items and ingredients.
Work cooperatively with others.

• The District provides excellent benefits for regular employees who work 20 or more hours per week, including:

Substitute positions do not qualify for District covered benefits.

1. Medical: Choice of VEBA (Kaiser or United Health Care), paid for employee only; Premier coverage available at a cost.

2. Dental: Delta Dental or Delta Care HMO (District-paid for employee only)

3. Life: Life ($50,000) and Accidental Death & Dismemberment ($50,000). Also includes MEDEX Travel Assistance (for medical care situations 100 miles from home or international trips up to 90 days; with some exclusions)

4. Vacation: (10+); Sick (9.50+ days per year) - vacation/sick accumulation days increase with years of service

5. Employee Assistance Program: (at no cost to employee): through San Diego County EAP

6. VEBA Optum Health: Employee assistance program

• Note: Benefits are subject to change.

In addition, the district offers the following voluntary plans:

• Dependent life insurance coverage

• Disability plans through American Fidelity

• Vision: MES Vision $10.94/monthly paid by employee

• 403(b) Retirement

• MetLaw prepaid legal through Hyatt Legal Plans

In addition:

• Regular (bargaining unit) employees may elect to become a CSEA member.

• Benefited employees (20+ hours per week) pay 7% (6% as of 2013) of gross (pre-tax) to CalPERS retirement (2%@55; 2.5%@63); calculated as: 2(# of years of service) x Salary.