Child Nutrition Assistant (15-30 hours per week)

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor assist in quantity preparation and serving of foods at assigned District sites; maintain food service facilities equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition.

Assists in the preparation and service of food; prepares fruits vegetables and desserts; assembles various ingredients as assigned; packages wraps and sort food items according to established procedures and portion control standards; serves meals on serving lines; sets out prepared foods.

Maintains food service facilities equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition; operates dishwashers and wash trays pots pans plates utensils and other serving equipment.

Prepares entrees salad bar and side dishes for sale and distribution; assists in preparing sack lunches; mixes slices grates and chop food items; opens cans; replenishes containers as necessary.

Stocks condiments food items and paper goods; assists in the storage and rotation of supplies in storage areas.

Cleans serving counters tables chairs food containers and other food service equipment; prepares food and beverages for sale; counts and setup plates trays and utensils.

Performs cashiering duties as assigned; counts money and makes correct change.

Operates standard food service equipment such as slicers ovens can openers utensils and warmers; assists in the process of packaging food items as assigned by the position.

Assists in the preparation baking and cooking of hot food items breads and pastries as assigned.

Maintains routine records related to work performed.

Performs related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:
Basic food preparation including washing cutting and assembling food items and ingredients.
Standard kitchen equipment utensils and measurements.
Interpersonal skills using tact patience and courtesy.
Proper lifting techniques.
Basic math and cashiering skills.
Basic computer skills.
Oral and written communication skills.
Basic recordkeeping techniques.

ABILITY TO:
Assist in quantity preparation and serving of foods at assigned District sites.
Maintain food service facilities equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition.
Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
Wash cut slice grate and assemble food items.
Learn sanitation practices related to the handling and serving of food.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Interact effectively with staff students and parents.
Work cooperatively with others.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Read interpret and apply rules regulations policies and procedures.
Adhere to food safety monitoring procedures.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Maintain routine records.
Operate a cash register and make change accurately.

Graduation from High School. Experience working with children and experience in a food service environment including handling money.

Exams are required for ALL applicants.

Multiple dates will be offered for exams.

Please note: The qualifying pass point on written examinations may be an actual score or an adjusted score based on the difficulty of the examination the quality of the competition and the needs of the service.

Positions in the job classification typically work 40 hours/week annually.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The duration of the eligibility list is 6 months unless extended by the Executive Director of Classified Human Resources and the Personnel Commission.

Applicants selected for permanent or substitute assignments are required to pay for fingerprinting services and obtain Tuberculosis results prior to beginning work. If you have any questions regarding the fees please feel free to contact the Human Resources Department at (510).

Hayward Unified School District will provide a contribution of up to $2500 per year to be used towards a District healthcare plan or cash in lieu of up to $1350 per year. Fulltime employees are required to purchase medical health benefits unless proof of alternate coverage is provided. Halftime and less than halftime employees may participate on a voluntary basis. The balance of health benefit costs are paid through a pretax payroll deduction.

Dental coverage is provided free of charge for all employees working 20 hours per week or more. Family coverage is available and any additional premium will be employee paid.

Classified employees must participate in the CalPERS Retirement program.

All employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistant Program (EAP).

The District also offers various optional benefits including life insurance short term disability and a medical and dependent care flexible spending option.

For more information please view the Benefits tab of this job announcement.

The Hayward Unified School District is committed to educational equity so that every student realizes their innate potential becoming a lifelong learner and having a positive impact on their community. Our mission is to draw from our communitys rich diversity in order to create engaging and equitable educational experiences for students delivered in a safe and supportive environment. This environment supports inclusion anti racism through an ethnic studies learner orientation and growth mindset. HUSD believes the responsibility for student success is broadly shared by district staff families our community and our students own efforts. Each HUSD student deserves respectful learning environments in which diversity is valued and contributes to successful academic outcomes.

We seek equityminded applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to an educational community. We look for applicants who:

Reflect our diverse community

Value and intentionally promote diversity and consciousness of difference

Empower students furthest from opportunity

Demonstrate cultural competence and cultural humility

Believe that all people have the right to an education and work environment free from fear harassment or discrimination

Actively seek to disrupt institutional and/or systemic barriers that adversely impact historically marginalized communities

Foster students potential to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders.

NonDiscrimination Policy

Hayward Unified School District (HUSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs activities and practices shall be free from discrimination and harassment based on race color ancestry national origin ethnic group identification immigration status age religion marital or parental status pregnancy status physical or mental disability sex sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. If a complainant is unable to put a complaint in writing due to conditions such as a disability or illiteracy district staff shall assist him/her in the filing of the complaint.

If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination harassment intimidation or bullying you should immediately contact the school site principal and/or their supervisor. See the links below for more information on complaint management Title IX and Uniform Complaint Procedures and forms. For Uniform and Title IX Complaints please call (510)ext 34102 or 34201 or email The address is 24411 Amador Street Hayward CA 94544. A copy of HUSD Uniform Complaint Board Policy along with the Uniform Complaint Administrative Regulations and the HUSD nondiscrimination policy are available free of charge upon request.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Bullying

TITLE IX

Suicide Prevention

Title V CCR

Uniform Complaints