Nutrition Services Worker

Salary : $17.77 - $22.03 Hourly

Location : Within the boundaries of the Long Beach Unified School District, CA

Job Type : Part Time 10-months (less than 20 hrs / week no ben)

Job Number : 25-0152-5068

Department : Nutrition Services Branch

Opening Date : 01 / 24 / 2025

Job Summary

Please note :

All applications must be submitted online. Positions in this class generally range from 2-3 hours per day, during midday hours.

All notices for this recruitment will be sent via email.

Applications for this job posting may be considered for substitute work and to fill future vacancies as needed.

Under close supervision, assist in quantity preparation, packaging and serving of hot and cold menu items at an assigned school site or the central kitchen; assist in maintaining nutrition service facilities and equipment in a clean and sanitary condition; perform related duties as assigned.

Examples of Duties

The classification specification does not describe all duties performed by all incumbents within the class. This summary provides examples of typical tasks performed in this classification.

• Assist in quantity preparation, packaging and serving of hot and cold menu items at an assigned school site or the central kitchen. E
• Assist in maintaining nutrition service facilities and equipment in a clean and sanitary condition; clean serving counters, tables, chairs and nutrition service equipment; wash trays, pots, pans, utensils and serving equipment. E
• Participate in assembly line food preparation and packaging activities; wash, cut, measure and scoop food items; open cans and other food containers; assemble or mix ingredients and food items such as salads, sandwiches and cakes as assigned; grease pans. E
• Package and wrap food items; remove food packs from assembly line and place on storage racks. E
• Assist with panning food and placing trays in ovens and warmers; take and record temperatures of food in accordance with established procedures as assigned; transport food on carts. E
• Participate in the set up of food items, trays, condiments and utensils at windows, carts, kiosks and counters; serve food to students and staff; perform cashiering duties; count money and make correct change; collect tickets. E
• Assist in assuring proper stock levels are maintained at serving windows and counters during meal service periods. E
• Operate a computerized point of sale system; monitor student input of Personal Identification Numbers (PINs); scan student identification cards; enter alternate meal selections as necessary. E
• Count leftover items as assigned; operate a garbage disposal to dispose of leftover items; dispose of trash. E
• Operate nutrition service equipment such as slicers, strainers, mixers, warmers, ovens and can openers. E
• Pull bulk food and supplies from freezers, refrigerators and storage; assist with stocking and rotating food for freshness and temperature control; date food items as assigned. E
• Participate in site inventories as assigned; count milk and juice containers as assigned.
• Attend a variety of meetings and in-service trainings.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Note : At the end of some of the duty statements there is an italicized "E" which identifies essential duties required of the classification. This is strictly for use in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Employment Standards

Knowledge of :

Standard kitchen utensils and equipment.

General kitchen sanitation and safety practices.

Basic food preparation methods including washing, cutting and assembling food items.

Basic math and cashiering skills.

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Oral and written communication skills.

Basic record-keeping techniques.

Ability to :

Assist in maintaining nutrition service equipment and areas in a clean and sanitary condition.

Operate standard kitchen utensils and equipment.

Wash, cut, mix and assemble ingredients and food items.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Maintain basic records.

Perform cashiering duties and make change accurately.

Meet schedules and time lines.

Learn methods and procedures for preparing, packaging and serving food in large quantities.

Learn sanitation and safety practices related to the handling and serving of food in large quantities.

Learn proper methods of food rotation and storage.

Learn proper lifting techniques.

Learn to operate a computerized point of sale system.

Education and Training :

Completion of the eighth grade.

Experience :

Sufficient experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above.

Any other combination of training and / or experience that could likely provide the desired skills, knowledge or abilities may be considered.

Special Requirements

Valid Food Handler's certificate is desirable.

Please note that substitute employees do not receive health and welfare benefits nor salary step advancements. Substitutes are paid at the flat hourly rate and work on an as-needed basis.

SELECTION PROCEDURE :

The examination process for this recruitment may be comprised of one or any combination of the following : a "paper screening" of the applicant's training, background, and experience; evaluation of responses on a supplemental application; written examination(s); qualifications appraisal oral examination; performance examination; or technical oral examination, scored on a job-related basis. Only the most highly qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the examination process.Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.

The eligibility list for this classification will remain in effect for a period of 6 months.

Nondiscrimination Statement : The Long Beach Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, or bullying, targeted at any student or employee by anyone, based on the student or employees actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy and related conditions, parental status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer : Steve Rockenbach, Director of Employee Relations,1515 Hughes Way, Long Beach, CA 90815, 562-997-8220, srockenbach@lbschools.net and Title IX Coordinator : Kimberly Dalton, Director of Human Resource Services, 1515 Hughes Way, Long Beach, CA 90815, 562-997-8108, kdalton@lbschools.net and 504 Coordinator : Jenny R. Acosta, Program Administrator, 2221 Argonne Ave, LB 90815, 562-986-6870, JRAcosta@lbschools.net .

The District provides excellent medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits as well as an income protection plan for eligible Classified employees.

For more information regarding health benefits please visit :

Classified employees earn paid vacation at the initial rate of 14 days for full-time 12 month employees (.055 hour for each hour worked) and receive increases after 5, 10, and 15 years of service for a total of 21 days after 15 years.

12 month Classified employees earn 13 working days of sick leave each year which are accumulated indefinitely. Employees of other California school districts who have accrued sick leave may transfer it to LBUSD in accordance with the California Education Code.

12 month Classified employees receive 14 paid holidays per year.

Completion of the following supplemental questions is required of all applicants. This is considered a test component in the examination process. An evaluation of candidates' responses will be made by a screening panel following the application deadline. A limited number of candidates who best meet the needs of the District will be invited to continue in the examination process. It is important that your responses are clear and concise. Responses that are incomplete or unclear will not receive credit. Your Work Experience in the application must also include all of your recent and relevant experience in order for your application and supplemental to be considered. For those questions to which you have no response, please indicate "no response".DO NOT refer the reader to your resume. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of completion of the required application or supplemental materials. Resumes are not reviewed, therefore information on the resume will not be considered in the screening of the application. Please answer by selecting "Yes" as confirmation that you read these instructions.

A Nutrition Services Worker must have some knowledge of how to handle and serve large quantities of food. Please select your food service / preparation experience.

Some understanding of how to clean and use food preparation equipment is also useful. Do you have experience with this?

My experience working with money and making change is :

Please list any training or courses you have completed on how to prepare food, serve food or how to clean food service areas or equipment :

Please list any other combination of training and / or experience that would qualify you for this position :

Are you willing and able to maintain nutrition service facilities and equipment in a clean and sanitary condition?

Are you willing and able to clean serving counters, tables, chairs, refrigerators, food containers, ranges, ovens, food storage rooms, racks and floors?

Are you willing and able to scrape food that was not eaten off trays and throw out trash?

Are you willing and able to rinse or wash a large number of dishes, large pots and pans?

Are you willing and able to work with exposure to cleaning chemicals and fumes while wearing personal protective gear such as gloves, goggles and apron?

Are you willing and able to use standard kitchen utensils and equipment such as : strainers, mixers, warmers, ovens, garbage disposals and can openers?

Are you willing and able to wash, cut, measure and scoop food items; assemble or mix ingredients and food items such as salads, sandwiches, cakes and grease pans?

Are you willing and able to operate a computerized point of sale system; perform cashiering duties; count and record money and meal cards; collect meal cards and make correct change?

Are you willing and able to count leftover items and supplies such as milk?

Are you willing and able to stand on cement floors for an entire work shift?

Are you willing and able to pull bulk food and supplies from cold freezers, refrigerators and storage?

Are you willing and able to quickly serve food to a large number of people in a busy environment within a short period of time?

Are you willing and able to work in a hot, steamy room with no air conditioning?

Are you willing and able to push hot food carts?

Are you willing and able to lift and carry hot food trays, boxes and supplies?

Are you willing and able to lift, carry, push or pull moderately heavy trays, carts and supplies weighing approximately 25 pounds?

Are you willing and able to lift, carry, push or pull moderately heavy trays, carts and supplies weighing up to approximately 50 pounds with assistance?

NOTE - VETERANS PREFERENCE CREDIT : Will only be considered if you submit a copy of your DD214 to the Personnel Commission Office with your application. No late submissions for Veterans credit will be accepted.

I understand that exam segments may be conducted online and may require access to a computer with an internet connection and Google Chrome or Firefox browsers. The exam components may also require access to a computer, smart phone, or tablet with internet connection and a video recording device. I understand that it is my responsibility to contact Personnel Commission immediately proceeding the exam invitation requiring such devices if I do not have access to the required technology.

PLEASE NOTE : All notifications will be sent via email.Applicants must check their emails on a regular basis to find out their status on an application. Emails we send may be caught by spam filters and it is the responsibility of the applicant to check their spam / junk folder.

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