Nutrition Services Kitchen Coordinator

APPLE VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLASS TITLE: NUTRITION SERVICES KITCHEN COORDINATOR

 

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, plan, organize, coordinate and participate in the preparation and serving of meals and other food items at an elementary school; prepare and maintain required records and reports.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:  Incumbents in the classification may not perform all of these tasks or may perform similar related tasks not listed here. (E1- frequent duties, E2- moderate duties, E3- occasional duties)

 

• Serve as a team lead to Train, assign and provide guidance for assigned personnel. (E1)
• Order food items, supplies and other materials in accordance with menu requirements and budget limitations. (E1)
• Check items received against orders and requisitions; assure proper storage and rotation of supplies. (E1)
• Operate commercial kitchen equipment and arrange for repairs as needed. (E1)
• Follow recipes and prepare food in large quantities. (E1)
• Prepare, serve and sell a variety of food items. (E1)
• Plan, organize, coordinate and participate in food preparation and serving duties in an elementary school cafeteria. (E2)
• Prepare and maintain Federal, State and District records and reports related to food service sales, personnel and inventory. (E3)
• Assure that periodic inventories are taken personally or by others. (E3)
• Assure proper maintenance of cafeteria equipment, utensils and facilities; clean and sanitize work and lunch areas according to health and safety regulations. (E3)
• Operate a computerized “Point of Sale” (POS) system. (E3)
• Operate and drive a vehicle in support of essential duties; observe legal and defensive driving practices. (E3)
• Maintain established food quality standards related to taste, appearance and good nutrition; maintain federal and state standards. (E1)
• Utilize government commodities and control costs. (E1)
• Perform related duties as assigned.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skills and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. Three (3) years of quantity food preparation and serving experience required including one (1) year in a school district. Or Any combination of education, training, and/or experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the essential duties may be substituted for the required experience and/or education.

 

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• A certificate stating freedom from Tuberculosis.
• Current state and county required food handling certificate
• A valid California Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid Certification.
• Valid CPR Certification preferred.
• Current DMV printout upon completion of application.

 

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Principles of crew leadership and training.
• Health, safety and sanitation regulations.
• Menu planning and recipe conversion.
• Quantity food production, planning and scheduling.
• Record-keeping and inventory methods.
• Operation and care of commercial kitchen equipment.
• Interpersonal skills including tact, patience and courtesy.
• Basic Math Concepts.
• Modern office equipment.
• Telephone etiquette.

 

ABILITY TO:

• Plan, organize and participate in food service operations at an elementary school.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports.
• Order food items and supplies in large quantities.
• Train and provide work direction to, assigned personnel.
• Follow recipes, cook, prepare and serve appealing and nutritious food following county, state, federal and District guidelines.
• Store food properly and take inventory.
• Establish and maintain professional working relationships with students, staff, parents, and community members
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Adhere to schedules and timelines
• Understand and apply the District’s organizational structure, operations, policies and procedures.
• Operate modern office equipment and related software
• Operate and drive vehicle in support of essential duties; observe legal and defensive driving practices
• Type/keyboard 40 words per minute net
• Establish and revise priorities as needed to accomplish assignments.
• Follow federal, state and district regulations, procedures and policies.
• Use proper radio etiquette.

 

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Reach with hands and arms above the shoulders and overhead.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.
• Lift, move, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time
• Seeing and hearing to perform essential duties
• Bending or twisting at the waist.

 

ENVIRONMENT:

• Indoor school cafeteria environment.
• Subject to demanding time lines and constant interruptions.
• Subject to extreme heat from ovens and extreme cold from walk-in refrigerators or freezers.
• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions
• Occasionally works evenings or weekends.

 

HAZARDS:

• Exposed to chemical agents and associated fumes from cleaning supplies.
• Exposed to dust and odors from cleaning agents and chemicals.
• Sharp kitchen utensils including but not limited to; knives, forks, slicers.
• Loud noise levels.
• Subject to angry or disgruntled people
• Extended viewing of computer monitor
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time
• Exposure to human waste and bodily fluids.

 

**PLEASE READ CAREFULLY; EVERYTHING LISTED BELOW IS REQUIRED TO APPLY** REQUIRED ON APPLICAITON: 1. Completed Edjoin Application - ALL fields completed - Incomplete applications will be disqualified 2. High School Diploma or Equivalent 3. Three (3) years of quantity food preparation and serving experience required including one (1) year in a school district (MUST show on application in Work History). 4. Contact information for three (3) Professional References: current/former supervisors/coworkers - MUST be provided on application in professional references portion; please include email addresses. REQUIRED TO BE UPLOADED IN ATTACHMENTS: 1. A current resume 2. Current DMV Printout - can be obtained on DMV website (MUST be no greater than 30 days old) - please see link on right hand side for CA DMV Printout website. 3. Current state and county required food handling certificate (San Bernardino County Food Handlers required). 4. Typing test: adjusted/net 40 wpm minimum (3-5 minute test-results must show name, adjusted/net results, & length of test on certificate-Online okay). 5. Valid First Aid Certification required; NO online courses; NO BLS (Basic Life Support) cards* *can upload proof of registration in an upcoming, in-person CPR/First Aid class in lieu of card ***Must meet minimum requirements per the job description. Applicants encouraged to review entire job description before applying.*** REQUIRED UPON HIRE (do not upload with application) 1. Certificate stating freedom from tuberculosis 2. Valid CA Drivers License 3. Candidates selected for appointment are required to be fingerprinted in our office at the employee’s expense and must receive DOJ and FBI clearance before beginning work