Child Nutrition Assistant I (Temp)

Work Schedule

• Monday - Friday 7 hours/day; 35 hours/week 6:30am - 2:00pm
• Compensation: Salary Range: $24.03/hour - $32.21/hour (New employees to the District, no higher than Step 6 $30.66) *Based on the 2026-27 Classified Salary Schedule
• Position Description The Child Nutrition Assistant I, with clear direction, performs general duties in a kitchen, snack bar, or receiving school. Education/Experience High school diploma or equivalent combination of training and experience. Certification by California Food Services Association (CSFSA) may be substituted for educational requirements. Skills/Abilities • Understand and follow verbal and written directions • Operate common food service appliances • Ability to learn simple cooking and baking skills • Read and communicate at a level sufficient to fulfill the duties being performed • Accept money, make change, and maintain accurate records of same • Maintain cooperative working relationships • Prepare high quality food appropriate to the needs of children • Keep routine records and reports • Exhibit manual dexterity and perform moderately heavy manual tasks • Attend relevant training classes and workshops • Ability to operate food service related computers and software • Possess interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy • Possess Serve/Safe Certifications or attend required training Knowledge • Of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary • Of methods of preparing, cooking and baking a wide variety of foods in large quantities • Of care and use of standard food service appliances • Of basic math and reading skills needed to complete required duties • Of sanitation and safety procedures related to food preparation, serving and storage Examples of Duties & Responsibilities • Prepares, packages and serves food • Washes dishes and/or operates dishwasher • Replenishes food and condiments as needed for site • Responsible for the cleanliness of work area following each task • Assists in requisitioning, receiving, and storing of food and supplies • Assists in maintaining proper care of equipment and sanitation of the kitchen • Assists with inventory • Acts as cashier in cafeteria or at receiving school; records lunch counts; prepares daily cash report • Collects and counts money and prepares daily bank deposit slip and daily computer reports • Screens student applications for Free/Reduced; send forms to Central kitchen ? Heats and serves pre-packed lunches • Monitors student meal accounts and prepares report of negative and/or low balances for student meal accounts • Records lunch counts, prepares daily cash report • Performs other related duties as assigned