What are the responsibilities and job description for the SENIOR NUTRITION SERVICES WORKER position at Lynwood Unified School District?
Lynwood USD
Senior Nutrition Services Worker
CLASS CODE
570400
SALARY
$19.26 - $23.42 Hourly
REVISION DATE
March 07, 2025
- Basic Function
- The job of Senior Nutrition Services Worker is done for the purpose/s of preparing, cooking, arranging, and packaging large quantities of food at a production kitchen for sale and distribution to satellite school sites; assisting other nutrition server workers; maintaining quantity and quality of established menu items; maintaining facilities in a safe and sanitary condition; and guiding assigned personnel in the performance of their job functions. This job reports to Designated Administrator
- Representative Duties
- Essential Functions Arranges food and beverage items for the purpose of serving them to students and staff in an efficient manner. Assures timely preparation and delivery of food for satellite locations for students and for special events with the District (e.g. deliver food, supervises the set up and arrangement of food, etc.) for the purpose of providing food items required at event. Cleans utensils, equipment, and the storage, food preparation and serving areas for the purpose of maintaining proper temperatures and sanitary conditions. Communicates with students, school personnel, parents, and school visitors for the purpose of exchanging information, resolving issues, and maintaining good customer service. Inspects full kitchen inventory of food and beverage items and/or supplies for the purpose of verifying quantity, quality, temperature, and specifications of orders and/or complying with mandated health standards of a full kitchen inventory. Inventories food, condiments and supplies for the purpose of ensuring availability of items required for meeting projected menu requirements. Maintains equipment, storage, food preparation and serving areas in a sanitary condition for the purpose of complying with current health standards. Monitors kitchen and cafeteria areas (e.g. visits satellite locations to resolve problems and make suggestions, ensure compliance with State and Federal guidelines, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring a safe and sanitary working environment. Operates standard food services equipment (e.g. food slicers, fryers, electronic and manual can openers, utensils, ovens, steamers, warmers, carts, etc.) for the purpose of preparing, cooking, slicing, and baking food items. Packages finished food products, as needed, for the purpose of serving, transporting, and storing them appropriately. Packages finished food products for the purpose of serving, transporting, and storing food such items. Prepare food products (e.g. wash, cut, slice, grate, assemble, etc.) for the purpose of showing and selling fully prepared food items. Prepares hot and cold food items, and beverages in large quantities for the purpose of distributing items to satellite kitchens and selling items to students and school personnel according to mandated nutritional and projected meal requirements. Prepares documentation (e.g. inventory and supply lists, equipment and cooking logs, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information. Supports designated staff for the purpose of training, guiding, assisting, and coordinating designated staff for an efficient, safe, and effective production kitchen. Marginal Functions Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
- Initial/Minimum Qualifications
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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Graduation from High School or equivalent.
- Three (3) years of job-related experience.
- Any other combination of education, training, and experience, which demonstrates that the applicant is likely to possess the required skills, knowledge, or abilities, may be considered.
- Valid Food Handlers Card issued by an authorized agency.
- Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Working Conditions
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Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: standard equipment found in a commercial kitchen; and using pertinent software applications.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: safety practices and procedures; quantify food preparation and handling; HACCP guidelines; and sanitation practices.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; working as part of a team; working with interruptions; and working with detailed information/data; adhering to safety practices; planning and managing projects; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to impact the organization’s services.
Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 5% sitting, 45% walking, and 50% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and in a generally hazard free environment.
Required Testing Certificates and Licenses Pre-Employment Job-Related Proficiency Test Food Handlers/SafeServe Certificate Continuing Educ. / Training Clearances Maintenance Certificates and/or Licenses
Mandated Reporter Training
Meets Continuing Education RequirementsCriminal Background Check Pre-Employment Fingerprinting and TB Testing FLSA Status Non Exempt
Salary : $19 - $23