Product Development Assistant (Food Services)

Application Procedure:

Application for Employment Link : A letter of interest, a classified employment application, resume, and three current letters of recommendation should be submitted on Edjoin. https://www.edjoin.org/ausdk12

POSITION: Product Development Assistant– 1.0 FTE (8 hours/per day)

YEAR: 2025-26 school year

SALARY RANGE: $20.15-$25.73/hour

BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, and Vision (100% of cost provided by District up to Kaiser Family)

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The position assists the Executive Chef in the development of new food items by polling clients, preparing the food items for sale, and receiving feedback on the items to communicate the information to the Executive Chef. This position is trained to fill in for food service staff, including managers. The position may travel to multiple sites during the day to fill in as needed.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:E = Essential Duties The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Prepare, assemble, and dispense meals E
• Perform routine cleaning tasks in cafeteria and do related work required E
• Set up counters and dishes/silverware for lunches; wash dishes, trays, pots & pans; clean counters, work area, equipment and dispose of refuse E
• Prepare, cook, and bake main dishes E
• Monitor cafeteria student line E
• Estimate food quantities to be ordered for food preparation E
• Work POS during lunch service (collect money, check off free and reduced lunch lists) E
• Follow recipe directions E
• Complete various record keeping functions E
• Other related duties as assigned
• Support student workers as needed E
• Conduct taste testing with site staff for development of new food items E
• Participate in the development of new food items E
• Conduct surveys with students/staff to develop new food items E
• Obtain feedback on new food items E
• Fill in for various positions, as needed E
• Document product development process and stakeholder input E

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Kitchen appliances and utensils
• Sanitation and safety requirements in food preparation
• Basic computer skills
• Kitchen operations
• Ability to cook, bake, and prepare food in large quantities
• Follow written and oral directions
• Product development, including documentation and testing of new recipes
• Essential duties of all positions

ABILITY TO:

• Operate equipment and perform moderately heavy manual tasks
• Operate machines found in school cafeterias
• Interact in a tactful and courteous manner with a diverse community
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders
• Be flexible and adaptable

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position:

• Performs work which is primarily in a kitchen setting
• Requires mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects (keyboard, telephone, and common office machines
• Requires vision (which may be corrected) to read small print
• May require working at a computer screen
• Requires the mobility to stand, stoop, reach, and bend
• Requires lifting, pushing and/or pulling kitchen supplies
• Ability to lift 50 pounds

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Completion of high school or equivalent, or any combination of education, experience, or training that meets or exceed the qualifications; experience in food preparation required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.15 - $25.73 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $26