NUTRITION SERVICES LEAD I

Salary : $20.12 - $24.44 Hourly

Location : Carlsbad, CA

Job Type : Part Time, 10 Months

Job Number : 25-5340

Department : Nutrition Services

Opening Date : 01 / 10 / 2025

Closing Date : 1 / 31 / 2025 4 : 00 PM Pacific

Position Details

This is an open and promotional recruitment to establish an eligibility list to fill vacant positions for the 2024 - 2025 school year.

This is an open and promotional recruitment to fill current openings and to establish an eligibility list for a period of one year, or until depleted. The candidates achieving the top three ranks of the eligibility list will be referred for the final selection interview along with any transfer or reinstatement candidates.

Typical assignments will work 6.5 hours per day, 208 days per year.

The recruitment process will consist of a training and experience examination and a structured interview.

BASIC FUNCTION :

Under the direction of an assigned administrator, lead and participate in food service operations and activities at an assigned school site including the preparation, serving, distribution and selling of food items to meet student and staff needs; oversee related inventory, cashiering and sanitation functions; train and provide work direction and guidance to assigned personnel.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS :

The Nutrition Services Lead-I leads and participates in food service operations and activities at an assigned elementary school or academy site. Incumbents are responsible for providing work direction to a small crew. The Nutrition Services Lead-II oversees food service operations at a middle school site. Incumbents serve as a lead over a larger work crew and have responsibility for more diverse menu options.

Essential Duties and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

Lead and participate in food service operations and activities at an assigned school site including the preparation, serving, distribution and selling of food items to meet student and staff needs; assure related activities comply with established standards, policies and procedures.

Oversee and participate in the preparation and heating of breakfast, lunch and snack items; assemble various ingredients; heat, package and wrap food items according to established procedures and portion control standards; observe and assure proper quality, quantity and temperature of food.

Train and provide work direction and guidance to assigned personnel; assign employee duties and review work to assure accuracy, completeness and compliance with established standards, requirements and procedures; provide input concerning employee evaluations as requested.

Monitor inventory levels of food items and service supplies; estimate, order and assure adequate inventory levels of food items and supplies; prepare requisitions; receive and verify accuracy of food and supply deliveries; assure proper storage and rotation of food items; conduct meal counts.

Lead and participate in activities to assure food service facilities, equipment and utensils are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition; inspect and review food preparation and serving areas to assure compliance with established health, safety and sanitary standards and regulations.

Open, set up and close the kitchen and service areas; oversee the preparation of food and beverages for sale; assure proper counting and set-up of plates, trays and utensils; distribute meals to students and staff; oversee and participate in the stocking of condiments, food items and paper goods.

Oversee and participate in food service cashiering activities; count money and make correct change; prepare, set up, balance and account for cash drawers; prepare and distribute bank deposits; operate a point of sale (POS) terminal; maintain, balance, reconcile and update student and staff food accounts as assigned.

Prepare and maintain a variety of records, logs and reports related to sales, meal counts, menu production, deposits, inventory, orders, sanitation and assigned activities.

Lead and participate in cleaning serving areas, counters, tables, food containers and food service equipment; wash dishes, trays, plates, pots, pans, utensils and other serving equipment.

Communicate with students, staff and various outside agencies to exchange information, coordinate activities and resolve issues or concerns; prepare, distribute and respond to various correspondence.

Operate standard food service equipment such as ovens, warmers and food carts; turn equipment on and off; utilize a computer and assigned software as required.

Lock and unlock facility doors as required; turn on and off lights, ovens, warmers and other kitchen equipment.

OTHER DUTIES :

Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE OF :

Methods of preparing, cooking and serving foods in large quantities.

Sanitation and safety practices related to preparing, handling and serving food.

Inventory practices and procedures.

Quality and portion control techniques.

Storage and rotation of perishable food.

Oral and written communication skills.

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Principles of training and providing work direction.

Operation of a computer and assigned software

Record-keeping and report preparation techniques.

Mathematic calculations and cashiering skills.

Health and safety regulations.

Proper lifting techniques.

ABILITY TO :

Lead and participate in food service operations and activities at an assigned school site including the preparation, serving, distribution and selling of food items to meet student and staff needs.

Train and provide work direction and guidance to assigned personnel.

Oversee food service cashiering functions and account for related transactions.

Estimate, order and assure adequate levels of food items and supplies.

Follow and assure compliance with health and sanitation requirements.

Store and rotate food supplies in storage areas according to established procedures.

Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.

Maintain records and prepare reports related to assigned activities.

Operate a computer and assigned software.

Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.

Operate a POS terminal.

Meet schedules and time lines.

Work independently with little direction.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Entrance Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

Any combination equivalent to : graduation from high school and two years increasingly responsible experience in quantity food preparation including work with inventory and cashiering functions.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

Valid Food Service Manager Training Certificate.

Selection Process / Additional Information

ENVIRONMENT :

Food service environment.

Subject to heat from ovens.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Standing for extended periods of time.

Hearing and speaking to exchange information.

Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling moderately heavy objects as assigned by position.

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate food service equipment.

Reaching overhead, above shoulders and horizontally.

Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.

Seeing to monitor food quality and quantity.

HAZARDS : Heat from ovens.

Exposure to very hot foods, equipment, and metal objects.

Working around knives, slicers or other sharp objects.

Exposure to cleaning chemicals and fumes.

Candidates who meet the minimum requirements, as demonstrated in their application materials, will be required to successfully complete a competitive testing process to measure the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the job, which may consist of a written examination, a training and experience evaluation, a performance examination, and / or structured oral interviews. The candidates achieving the top three ranks of the appropriate eligibility list will be referred for a final selection interview. The Eligibility List resulting from this examination may be used to fill vacancies in related job classifications for which no Eligibility List exists (Ed Code 45272).

Carlsbad Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Carlsbad Unified School District aspires for our staff to reflect the rich diversity of our students

Pay Increases : New classified employees are typically placed on the first step of the assigned salary range. Step increases occur annually until Step 5 is reached, after which longevity steps are allocated in accordance with years of service.

Benefits : Employees working 4 hours per day or more will be provided an option of Anthem Blue Cross HMO or Kaiser health benefits, as well as Delta Dental and EyeMed Vision benefits; employee contribution amounts are shared with the District and vary depending on number of hours worked per day. (Employees may opt out of medical, dental and vision insurance but may require to provide proof of other health coverage.) The district also pays into a life insurance policy for all employees who work at least 4 hours per day. Additional options for life insurance and disability insurance are available.

Vacation : New employees earn vacation time on a basis of 1 day for each month in paid status, resulting in up to 12 days of vacation time per year, prorated based on months worked per year. Employees with years of longevity may earn up to 25 days of vacation time per year, prorated based on months worked per year.

Holidays : Employees are allocated up to 15 scheduled holidays and 2 floating holidays per year; holidays are prorated based on months worked per year.

Sick and Personal Necessity : Employees earn sick leave on a basis of 1 day for each month in paid status, resulting in up to 12 days of sick time per year. Employees may use up to 7 days of their sick leave balance each year for personal necessity purposes.

Retirement : Retirement : Employees working 4 or more hours per day and those already contributing to CalPERS will be automatically enrolled into CalPERS upon hire. The District's CalPERS formula is 2% at 55 for employees enrolled with CalPERS prior to 12 / 31 / 2012 and 2% at 62 for employees who have already or will enroll into CalPERS as of 01 / 01 / 2013 or afterward. Employees working less than 4 hours per day will be included in an alternative retirement plan based on the use of pretax contributions.

Please visit the Carlsbad Unified School District website to view details regarding salary schedules, employees benefits, an electronic copy of the LIUNA Classified Union Handbook, and an electronic copy of the Personnel Commission Rules.

I understand that in order for my application to receive every consideration in the selection process, I must complete the following supplemental questionnaire for this position. The information I provide will be reviewed and used to determine my eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered. If the supplemental question is not applicable, please indicate N / A. I have read and understand the above instructions regarding supplemental questions.

I understand that failure to respond to the following questions may result in the rejection of my application and I will not proceed in the testing process. Résumés are NOT reviewed for assessing the weighted test part. References such as 'See Resume' as a response will not be scored.I understand the instructions provided above and hereby certify the accuracy of the information I am providing.

Please provide a written response of 200 to 500 words to each of the following questions. Your responses will be evaluated by a panel of qualified, objective raters as a weighted test part. I have read and understand the above statements.

Please describe your experience that has prepared you for this position. Be sure to include the name of the organization(s) you worked for while conducting these duties, along with your job title(s) and dates of employment. If you do not have this type of experience, please type N / A.

Describe your experience working in a lead capacity. Include experience providing direction and guidance to assigned personnel. Be sure to include the name of the organization(s) you worked for while conducting these duties, along with your job title(s) and dates of employment. If you do not have this type of experience, please type N / A.

Tell us your experience serving customers a variety of food under limited time and staffing constraints. Be sure to include the name of the organization(s) you worked for while conducting these duties, along with your job title(s) and dates of employment. If you do not have this type of experience, please type N / A.

Describe your experience estimating and ordering adequate inventory. Be sure to include the name of the organization(s) you worked for while conducting these duties, along with your job title(s) and dates of employment. If you do not have this type of experience, please type N / A.

Please be sure to answer the above questions as truthfully and accurately as possible. Your responses to these questions may be assessed in subsequent examination parts, and any sign of deliberate misinformation or intentional exaggeration will result in disqualification from the examination process and a possible bar from future employment opportunities with the Carlsbad Unified School District.

I have read and understand the instructions above and hereby certify the accuracy of the information I am providing.

Required Question

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