Child Nutrition Food Handler & Delivery Worker (TEMPORARY HELP POOL 2024/2025)

Definition

Under the general direction of the Director Child Nutrition and in day-to-day coordination with the site’s Child Nutrition Manager, the Child Nutrition Food Handler & Delivery Worker transports from the Nutrition Services Program warehouse various food, supplies, and/or equipment to and from designated sites; maintains the delivery vehicle in a sanitary and safe operating condition; and assists the food service program by unloading and stocking incoming shipments; may occasionally, as directed, transport other items in support of the general warehouse operations. The incumbents in this classification provide the school community with support for safely and reliably prepared and served food items at breakfast and lunch which directly support student learning and achievement.

Examples of Duties/Essential Job Functions

The following alphabetical list of functions, duties, and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or department-specific functions, duties, and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Assists in inventories to verify merchandise.
• Loads food items, supplies and/or equipment preparing items for transport to assigned locations.
• Check and log temperatures of food items requiring temperature control handling and delivery.
• Maintains assigned vehicle (e.g., fluid levels, fueling, cleaning, tire pressure) to ensure safe operation of vehicle and sanitation of transported food items.
• Maintains files and records (e.g., time and temperature logs, transport records) and written support for conveying information.
• Performs maintenance on pre-pack machine for the purpose of ensuring proper working condition.
• Prepares cardboard packaging materials for recycling in compliance with established district policies.
• Prepares food items, supplies, and equipment for transport adhering to health and safety guidelines.
• Responds to inquiries from site and central kitchen staffs regarding status of deliveries.
• Stocks food items at central and site kitchens and serving areas in compliance with health and sanitation standards.
• Loads, transports, unloads, and places into storage areas food items, supplies and/or equipment to ensure timely and accurate deliveries to various sites as directed.
• Ensures proper cleanliness and maintenance of delivery vehicles, holding areas, food site work and storage areas, and kitchen area restrooms.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the District, including various mandatory District trainings.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(At time of application)

Knowledge of:

• Safety practices and procedures, health standards, and food and material handling techniques
• Basic vehicle maintenance procedures and schedules
• Safe and efficient procedures for truck operation
• Proper methods of loading, unloading, and delivering food items, supplies, equipment, and furniture
• District geographic areas
• Safe driving practices, traffic laws, defensive driving techniques, and rules of the road
• Good safety practices in pushing, pulling, and lifting heavy objects

Skills and Abilities to:

• Adhere to safety practices and equipment operation standards
• Schedule activities and meet deadlines, schedules, and timeframes
• Operate equipment safely and within standards
• Identify issues, solve problems, and select/carry out action plans
• Work with a wide diversity of individuals
• Operate utility vehicles in a safe manner and in conformance with State laws
• Operate a forklift, pallet jack, and material handling equipment
• Fill orders accurately from requisitions and pull sheets prior to loading and unloading product
• Communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written forms
• Evaluate schedules and meet deadlines
• Plan and organize activities
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy with students, administration, and staff
• Understand and carry out oral and written instruction
• Drive for extended periods, read maps and schedules and adhere to route schedules
• Maintain written records
• Learn and observe legal and defensive driving practices
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, students, and the public
• Work independently with little direction
• Make common sense decisions in potentially critical situations
• Maintain assigned work areas in a clean, sanitary, and orderly condition

RESPONSIBILITY:
Responsibilities include working under general supervision using standardized procedures, providing information and/or advising others, and operating within a defined budget.

Employment Standards/Minimum Qualifications

( At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above .)

EDUCATION REQUIRED:
High School diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Six (6) months experience in food services in a school cafeteria setting or a large restaurant or food preparation operation and experience operating a light truck making deliveries, loading, transporting, and unloading large boxes or other bulky items, and maintaining inventory controls.

LICENSE(S) REQUIRED:

• Valid, current California Driver’s License to operate assigned light truck to make deliveries to various sites in the District

CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:

• Possession of, or ability and qualifications to obtain Food Safety Certification within 6 months appointment and failure to do so could result in release
  • Criminal Justice and FBI Fingerprint Clearance
  • Negative TB test result plus periodic post-employment retest as required (currently every four years)
  • Pre-employment physical exam D through District’s provider at District’s expense

Classified Substitute Rate - $18.48 per hour
On-call as needed

Examination Process

Materials Required:
1. Completed application
2. High School Diploma or GED

The examination process will include screening to ensure applications are complete and meet all minimum qualifications. No additional information will be accepted from applicants once the application has been submitted.

Only the most qualified applicants, who pass the minimum qualifications review, will be placed on the Substitute list.

To move forward in the selection process, you must complete an online application through this web site. Resumes may be uploaded but cannot be used in place of a completed application .

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION: ONCE YOU HAVE SUBMITTED YOUR APPLICATION YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MAKE REVISIONS TO YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS.

When completing the application, please make sure you include ALL current and previous employment in the Work Experience section of the application and complete ALL fields, including the name and contact information for your supervisors. Experience that is included in the resume but not in the Work Experience section of the application may not be considered for the purpose of determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

All required documents must be submitted by the applicant. Personnel Commission staff will not upload your documents for you.

The Governing Board desires to provide a positive work environment where employees and job applicants are assured of equal access and opportunities and are free from harassment in accordance with the law. The Board prohibits district employees from discriminating against or harassing any other district employees and job applicant on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, religion creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation. The following person is designated as the Title IX Coordinator.

Prince Marshall
1902 Howard Road
Madera, CA 93637

559-416-5826


Full-time permanent positions (more than 4 hrs/per day) provide an attractive benefit package which includes health, dental and vision coverage for the employee and eligible dependents. For a detailed list of benefits, visit our website links below.

https://www.madera.k12.ca.us/Page/9901

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