SUBSTITUTE NUTRITION SERVICES ASSISTANT

JOB SUMMARY

Under supervision, to assist in the quantity preparation and serving of food in a school cafeteria; maintain food service facilities and equipment in a clean and sanitary condition. Substitute employees are generally assigned to a central or production kitchen to perform the less difficult and more routine food preparation work; less training and experience is required and the food preparation duties tend to be limited to assisting under direct supervision.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist in the preparation and assembly of main dishes, salads, fruits, vegetables and sandwiches;

2. Assist in baking cookies, cakes, and breads; 

3. Make up serving trays and count, measure, wrap, or sack food into serving portions; 

4. May perform cashiering duties, issue and collect lunch tickets, and keep simple records; 

5. Wash dishes, utensils, pots and pans; 

6. Set up, disassemble, clean, and operate dishwashers, stoves, ovens, mixers, steam tables, slicers, and other kitchen equipment; 

7. Assist on student serving lines, set out prepared foods, dispense in proper proportions, re-stock condiments; 

8. Food items and paper goods during and between servings; 

9. Assist in storing food, rotating stock, inventorying, and keeping storage areas clean; 

10. May wash tables in lunch areas; and observe safe and sanitary procedures and practices;

11. Perform other related work as may be required.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

1. General application, preparation, and serving of foods; 

2. Basic kitchen utensils and equipment and safe and sanitary procedures and practices relating to preparation, serving of foods, and care of food service equipment and facilities.

Ability to:

1. Use or learn to use weights and measuring devices; 

2. Perform simple arithmetic calculations; 

3. Keep simple records; 

4. Be flexible to changing work patterns and schedules; 

5. Understand and follow oral and written instructions; 

6. Learn to perform routine cooking and baking duties; 

7. Operate or learn to operate common kitchen equipment; 

8. Exhibit manual dexterity; 

9. Count money, make change, and operate or learn to operate a cash register and establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education: Individuals possessing the knowledge and abilities listed above are considered to possess the necessary education and experience. 

Experience: Some paid experience in the preparation of large quantities of food is desirable.

REQUIRED LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATES

1. Possession of and maintain a valid California Driver's License during the course of employment;

2. Have an acceptable driving record;  

3. Must be insurable at standard rates by the District's insurance carrier and maintain such insurability during the course of employment. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out the essential functions.

Physical Demands:  Moderate heavy work - lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Physical dexterity in limbs and digits to operate hand and power-driven kitchen tools and equipment. Ability to bend, stoop, grasp, and reach.

Working Conditions:  May be necessary to stand for prolonged periods on concrete floors and to work in areas where there are extremes in temperature.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Hemet Unified School District (HUSD) will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities for the purpose of enabling the performance of the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. HUSD encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with Human Resources and/or Safety/Risk Management.

SPECIAL NOTE

Being hired as a substitute does not qualify you for a permanent position.  To be considered for an interview for a permanent position, a substitute must apply for a permanent position on www.edjoin.org and pass the required testing.

            August 2024