Nutrition Services Lead I

BASIC FUNCTION: Plan, organize and oversee the food service program at an assigned cafeteria; prepare food items; heat, prepare and serve meals; train and provide work direction to assigned personnel. Work available in:

• McNair High School, Oakwood Elementary, Manlio Silva Elementary, and Westwood Elementary 8 hours per day
  
  

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: KNOWLEDGE OF: Methods of assembling, preparing and heating food in large quantities Principles and practices of safety and sanitation Standard kitchen utensils, equipment and appliances Nutrition education and marketing Nutritional requirements of school-aged children Principles of training and providing work direction Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy Budget maintenance Inventory and record-keeping techniques

ABILITY TO: Maintain an efficient and financially sound cafeteria operation Oversee a food service facility according to established procedures Operate kitchen equipment, appliances and utensils in a safe manner Maintain inventory Prepare and submit records as required Learn computer skills and utilize food service computer software Follow applicable health and sanitation requirements Make change and arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately Work independently with little direction Train and direct the work of assigned food service personnel Work cooperatively with others Communicate effectively with others Understand and follow oral and written directions Meet schedules and time lines Plan and organize work EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma or equivalent and increasingly responsible experience in quantity food preparation, serving and kitchen maintenance. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: The following MUST be attached to application:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
  
  

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• Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree or Higher Education Degree
  
  

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS / CERTIFICATES: The successful applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment physical examination. Cost of the exam will be borne by the District. Possession of a California Driver's license (required in some positions). If selected for the position, out-of-district applicants must be T.B. tested and fingerprinted. A practical skills test may be administered at the time of interview. Persons hired into classification may be required to possess a valid California driver’s license. Maintain a valid ServSafe Management Certificate (or subsequent equivalent) by the end of their probationary period as a condition of continued employment.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

NONDISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT We do not discriminate against or tolerate the harassment of employees or job applicants on the basis of their actual or perceived sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, or sexual orientation. Physically or mentally disabled employees or applicants may request reasonable accommodation.

Lodi Unified School District Maintains a Tobacco Free Workplace.

Interested candidates may submit their completed application package (including all required documents) electronically through EdJoin.

• Candidates selected for interview will be notified by phone. *** Interested applicants should submit a Lodi Unified School District Classified application (click below).