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Nutrition Services Assistant III #83-25

Newport-Mesa Unified School District
Costa Mesa, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2025
THE VACANCY:
This recruitment is open and promotional, meaning all are welcome to apply and current employees in permanent positions are eligible to receive seniority credit and promotional placement once passing all exams. 

There is one vacancy working for the Nutrition Services Department at Costa Mesa High School (8 hours per day, 5 days per week, 10 months per year).

Please apply online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nmusd.

BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, prepare, cook, bake, package, and serve a variety of foods in quantity at an assigned District site; assist in other food preparation duties as directed; maintain facilities in a clean and sanitary condition.
 
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Nutrition Services Assistant III classification is the advanced level in this series. Incumbents perform skilled functions in preparing, cooking, baking, and packaging of large quantities and varieties of food at an assigned nutrition service location. The Nutrition Services Assistant I classification is the entry-level class in this series. Incumbents perform basic and routine nutrition service activities at an assigned site. Incumbents in the Nutrition Services Assistant II classification perform more complex food service preparation and service activities and are typically assigned to the central kitchen or an assigned satellite kitchen.
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and three years experience in quantity food cooking, baking, and preparation.
 
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid ServSafe Food Handlers Certificate.
THE EXAMINATION:
Exam Weight
Supplemental Questions: Qualifying
Qualifications Appraisal Interview: 100%
 
The supplemental questions to the application will be reviewed and rated for certification. These questions are required at the time of application and are qualifying.
 
An eligible list will be established for successful candidates which will be used to fill open positions during the life of the list.
 
Examinations and interviews held to create the eligible list will be conducted virtually, using different online/internet platforms that require video recording or conferencing capabilities, as well as access to a computer with internet connection and basic Microsoft Office Suite Software.
                                
The Qualifications Appraisal Interview (Virtual Oral Exam) has been tentatively scheduled for the week of May 12th. You will be contacted via email, as indicated on your application, regarding your ability to participate in the examination phase of the recruitment. 
 
Applications will be reviewed for minimum requirements. However, Newport-Mesa Unified School District reserves the right to hold a competitive screening based on the number of applications and the needs of the District.
 
If you elect to have Newport-Mesa Unified School District (hereafter, 'District') contact you via email regarding your application and the hiring process, please be aware that the District is not responsible for any contacts you may have blocked on your email service. Unclaimed emails to applicants are not the responsibility of the District. In an effort to allow our emails through your personal spam filter, you can try to add @nmusd.us and @governmentjobs.com domains to your safe senders list.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Prepare and cook main dishes, meats, pasta, vegetables and others; prepare salads, sandwiches, fruit, soups, gravies, sauces and other foods; mix, slice, grate and chop food items.
 
Prepare and bake rolls, biscuits, breads, cakes, cookies and other baked goods; estimate, prepare and combine necessary ingredients.
 
Assist in determining appropriate quantity of food items for cooking and baking; adjust and extend recipes as needed; maintain food quality standards including appearance, and nutritional requirements; make recommendations regarding new menu items or variations on current recipes.
 
Organize and set up serving areas; serve food according to established guidelines; monitor temperatures of food to assure safety and quality standards are met.
 
Clean and store nutrition service equipment and utensils; assure compliance with kitchen sanitation and safety procedures and regulations; sweep and mop floors; clean preparation surfaces and nutrition service appliances.
 
Operate a variety of standard kitchen utensils and equipment including a slicer, chopper, mixer, fryer, electric warmer, range, oven, pressure cooker and cash register.
 
Assist with inventory and maintain routine records as directed; prepare records of foods cooked and foods left over.
 
Prepare food for a variety of special events and banquets as assigned.
 
Oversee and participate in packaging and storing unused food and supplies; dispose of unusable leftovers; utilize proper methods of handling foods to be stored.
 
Prepare and maintain breakfast, lunch and menu worksheets and other records as assigned.
 
Assist in other nutrition service areas as needed; collect tickets and money, make correct change, check off student names for meals served; prepare foods for transport; set up serving areas.
 
Serve as the lead in the absence of the lead.
 
OTHER DUTIES:
Perform related duties as assigned.
 
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Principles and methods of quantity food service preparation, serving and storage.
Sanitation and safety practices related to handling, cooking, baking and serving food.
Methods of preparing and serving food in large quantities.
Methods of adjusting and extending recipes and proper substitutions.
Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
Standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurements.
Health and safety regulations.
Basic record-keeping techniques.
Basic math and cashiering skills.
Principles and practices of providing work direction and guidance to others.
 
ABILITY TO:
Prepare, cook, bake and serve a variety of foods in quantity at an assigned nutrition service facility.
Prepare and serve food in accordance with health and sanitation regulations.
Operate and maintain nutrition service machines and equipment.
Prepare attractive, appetizing and nutritious meals for students and staff.
Follow, adjust and extend recipes.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Maintain a variety of records related to assigned activities.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Interpret, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Plan and organize work.
Observe and follow health and safety regulations.
Perform cashiering duties and make change accurately.
Train and provide work direction and guidance to others.
 
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Indoor kitchen environment.
Subject to heat from ovens.
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Standing for extended periods of time.
Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling moderately heavy food trays, carts, materials and supplies.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate nutrition service equipment.
Reaching overhead, above shoulders and horizontally.
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
Seeing to read a variety of materials and 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


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