Food Service Worker II

Please upload the following documents to your application in the additional uploads section of application.

Incomplete applications will not be processed:

• Letter of Introduction

• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Minimum of 3 dated no later than 2 years)

• Resume

• Copy of ServSafe Certification

Currently we have one open position that serves at Rio Vista High School School which sits in Rio Vista CA. We are located 12 miles from Antioch 20 miles from Fairfield 21 miles from Dixon 23 miles from Lodi and Galt 24 miles from Elk Grove 29 miles from Vacaville.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday

7:30 am - 2:30 pm

6.5 hours per a day

Classified Salary Schedule

Range 6

$19.72 - $22.86 per hour

183 days a year

Placement dependent on experience in public education

MISSION STATEMENT

In a diverse community rich in agricultural and family traditions the River Delta Unified School District will provide a safe supportive rigorous student-centered education in which all students are prepared to achieve their maximum potential and become productive members of society

ABOUT THE DISTRICT

River Delta is a K-12 district with an enrollment of 1880. The District has 8 small schools: (4) K-6 elementary schools; (2) middle schools; and (2) high schools serving the communities of Clarksburg Hood Courtland Walnut Grove Ryde Locke Isleton Rio Vista Birds Landing and Collinsville.

The River Delta Unified School District sits in three counties Sacramento Solano and Yolo. Although it is a tri-county district it is served by the Sacramento County Office of Education.
River Delta Unified School District is committed to providing a quality education for all students and has high standards and expectations for students success in school. We are committed to ensuring that our students meet these standards and that our clients expectations for educational excellence are not compromised. The District continually improves and expands its curriculum by implementing new programs and broadening the instructional strategies used in the classroom.

Staff development opportunities are provided encouraged and promoted. Strategic Schooling is ongoing in all our school sites and Common Core training and coaching is the top priority for the district addition the District provides opportunities for staff to participate in on-going in-services in all curriculum areas. The district encourages advancement on the salary schedule for advanced classes taken to improve instruction in areas agreed upon by the teacher principal and Superintendent.

FOOD SERVICES WORKER II

DEFINITION

To prepare and serve meals at school sites to supervise students record information regarding meals served clean the area used for meal service and maintain inventories of supplies used in meal service.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the full journey level class in the Food Service Worker series. Employees within this class perform the full range of duties assigned to the class involving preparing and packaging meals serving food and cleaning the cafeteria area. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the food service program. This class is distinguished from the Senior Food Services Worker in that the advanced journey level class has lead responsibilities for meal planning cooking meals and exercising responsibility in the absence of the Senior Food Service Worker or the Food Services Supervisor including ordering food and maintaining a variety of records.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direction from the Food Services Supervisor or Assistant Superintendent of Business Services.

DUTIES:

Essential Functions:

1. Cook and bake food service menu items in quantity for use in meal programs based upon quantities schedules and recipes approved by the Food Services Supervisor or Assistant Superintendent of Business Services.

2. Prepare food service areas for the serving of meals at time determined by site administrator. This includes breakfast lunch and after school programs.

3. Prepare and package meals and salads; cut fruit and mix salads; pack hot and cold lunches.

4. Prepare food for snack bar including making sandwiches and wrapping cookies.

5. Heat and distribute food items to children during mealtime periods as directed.

6. Tally the names of children being served in accordance with defined procedures.

7. Collect money balance and reconcile cash drawer; operate the cash register.

8. Assist in supervising students being served in the lunchroom/cafeteria areas.

9. Clean areas following meal service wipe tables clean up spills put away supplies.

10. Order food; receive and check deliveries.

11. Stock supplies and foods; order supplies and maintain inventory records of supplies food received and food waste.

12. Receive stock and rotate food to assure freshness and temperature control dating food items and checking expiration dates.

13. Maintain routine records and reports related to kitchen operations outputs and inventory.

14. Clean and maintain kitchen area; wash implements trays clean tables pick up trash clean racks defrost freezer apply oven cleaner and clean oven shelves storage areas and other food preparation equipment.

15. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Basic math.

Record keeping practices applicable to a food service operation.

Occupational hazards and standard safety practices applicable to food handling.

Basic computer skills for emails and keeping track of inventory for ordering purposes.

Ability to:

Work with children and supervisors in a courteous and effective manner.

Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Work effectively in a demanding environment.

Maintain consistent punctual and regular attendance.

Learn basic computer skills. Operate a computer and use related software.

Count money and issue change.

Lift up to 50 pounds.

Learn cash handling techniques.

Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses:

SERV Safe Food Manager Certification

Experience:

Three years experience equivalent to Food Services Worker I.

Experience working with young people.

Training:

Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

Bilingual (Spanish) preferred not required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Environmental Conditions:

School/Cafeteria environment; exposure to heavy and hot kitchen equipment. Exposure to water temperatures up to 200 degrees F. Exposure to oven temperatures up to 400 degrees F.

Physical Conditions:

Essential functions may require maintaining the physical condition necessary for walking standing bending or stooping for prolonged periods of time; moderate to heavy lifting (containers up to 50 pounds).

JOB PROFILE

Annual Contract: 183 days

Classified Salary Schedule: Range 6

Board Approved: October 10 2023