Nutrition Services Worker I @ Spanish Springs HS (23....

Education Support Professionals - ESPClassified - Nutrition ServicesJob Number 2000013349 Start Date Open Date 09262024 Closing DateNUTRITION SERVICES WORKER ISUMMARY DESCRIPTIONUnder supervision, assists in preparing and serving meals for breakfast, lunch and a la carte menus. May be assigned to a school site or N.S. (Nutrition Services) Central Kitchen. Performs related work as required.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSThe Nutrition Service Worker I prepares food for meal service, prepackaging, andor line service; maybe required to work on automatic packaging line; duties may include data input at point of sale modules andor special food service computer programs; may supervise and assign duties to student workers. May be required to take over the operations of the kitchen in the absence of the manager; may be required to travel and work at another location; and may be temporarily or permanently reassigned to a different location dependent upon department needs.Practice proper food safety and sanitation as per Washoe County Health Department and Washoe County School District Nutrition Services. Maintain personal cleanliness and appearance appropriate for food handlers.EXEMPLARY DUTIESRESPONSIBILITIESOperates, maintains and cleans commercial kitchen equipment, such as mixers, grinders, slicers, griddles, fryers, dishwashers and ovens; fills containers and dispensers; set-up serving equipment, containers and carts with dishes, utensils, and food. Cleans tables, counters, serving trays, washes dishes, pots and pans; maintains sanitary and safe work environment; identify and serve a reimbursable meal as defined by the USDA child nutrition program as a unit to each student; receives and stocks groceries and supplies; performs a variety of food preparation activities, such as washing, chopping, grating, slicing, baking and frying food; may measure mix ingredients for recipes; prepares, set-up and serve breakfast, lunch and a la carte. Operate cash registers or computerized point of sale units; may collect money and reconciliation of daily sales; may be required to assist with food preparation for special functions such as banquets, barbecues, and field trips; practice proper food safety and sanitation as per Washoe County Health Department and Washoe County School District Nutrition Services. Follow Nutrition Services regulations, policies, and practices as trained to do so. Works collaboratively with kitchen site team, administrators and teachers. Provides training to new NS Trainees, and assist in training student workers.Must be able to bend, lift weight above shoulders, stand for extended periods and ability to work on your feet up to eight (8) hours.Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds, following WCSD and Nutrition Services safety standards.EMPLOYMENT STANDARDSExperienceEducation: Any combination of education and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and experience would be:1. Six (6) months to one (1) year of preparing and serving food; institutional food service experience is desired. Completion of a two (2) hour Safeschools course is required within the first year of employment.Knowledge of: Reading, writing in English and basic math; basic food preparation, safe working practices, sanitary food handling and storage techniques.Skill at and Abilty to: Read, write and follow verbal and written instructions in English; operate commercial kitchen equipment; operate commercial packaging equipment; operate cooking and food preparation equipment; prepare and serve food; follow basic recipe instructions; liftcarry up to 40 lbs, i.e., cases of fresh fruit, large or heavy objects; food preparation; communicate effectively with others and work as part of a team that serves the needs of studentsTHIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT A COMPLETE STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES OR REQUIREMENTS. REQUIREMENTS ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE MINIMUM LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILL ANDOR ABILITIES. MANAGEMENT RETAINS THE DISCRETION TO ADD OR CHANGE TYPICAL DUTIES OF A POSITION AT ANY TIME.The Washoe County School District prohibits bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, andor discrimination based on an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veterans or military status, marital status, political affiliation, disability or the presence of any sensory, physical or mental handicap in any of its educational programsactivities and employment, or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The District prohibits discrimination against any youth group listed in Title 36, as a patriotic society, (i.e. Boy Scouts of America) from access to public school facilities use.Site(s) Spanish Springs High School Internal Job Number 2024-25-E246256 SalaryGrade 15 CSCASch A: $16.05 (entry step)Sch B: $18.97 (entry step)Salaries are subject to adjustment and may increase and decrease each fiscal year. New employees hired by Washoe County School District are normally placed on the entry step of the grade of the position. View the salary schedules here.Additional Job InformationBenefit packages are available for all employees, eligible employees who are regularly scheduled to work 27.5 hours per week or more receive full benefits of the District which include but are not limited to; No waiting period on Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Employees may select an insurance plan wherein WCSD contributes 100% of insurance premiums. Sick Leave, Holiday Pay and Vacation Pay Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Contribution options will be explained in detail during the New Employee Orientation. Salary Increases Longevity Bonuses Guidance Resources And More - Visit our Benefits page for more information. Temporary employees working less than 6 months do not receive benefits.New employees will be fingerprinted upon hire and every five years thereafter. New employees will have $58.50 deducted from their first paycheck to help defray the cost of fingerprinting. Non-licensed employees will have $58.50 deduction when their fingerprints are completed every five years. Fingerprint fees are subject to change. Any applicant who would like to request a reasonable accommodation in any step of the selection process should contact Human Resources at (775) 348-0321.

Created: 2024-11-05