CHILD NUTRITION ASSISTANT III - #24

About the Employer

The Alum Rock Union Elementary School District in San Jose is nestled in the beautiful foothills of the Santa Clara Valley in the San Francisco Bay Area. Alum Rock is a family-oriented community committed to its children and schools. The City of San Jose provides a wealth of cultural, recreational, and entertainment activities for all ages in one of the most pleasant climates in the country.

THE DISTRICT

Alum Rock schools are neighborhood schools. Classrooms and schools represent the demographics of East San Jose. Parent involvement, community support, English classes, and health outreach services all contribute to school improvement. Standards-based instructional materials and immaculate campuses make Alum Rock schools a fine place to work and grow as a teacher.

ETHNIC DIVERSITY

Alum Rock serves a student body rich in racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity. Our curriculum is designed to meet the needs of all students. Professional Development is provided for teachers to assist students in reaching their full potential. The district provides a supplemental instructional program for English Learners as well as programs for gifted students and students with special needs.

COMMITMENT

The Alum Rock staff is committed to high expectations of achievement by delivering effective instruction that results in outstanding student performance. If this is your commitment as well, Alum Rock is the place to be!

Job Summary

BASIC FUNCTION :

Under the supervision of the Child Nutrition Services Management Team, oversees advanced kitchen operations and plays a key leadership role in training staff, ensuring compliance with federal and food safety regulations, enhancing student engagement through exceptional service, and performing routine food service operations such as ordering, receiving, food storage, food preparation, and serving of reimbursable meals. Responsible for supporting menu development, maintaining a positive cafeteria environment, and driving in-creased meal participation. Please see job description for further details

REQUIREMENTS :

• Five years of quantity food preparation experience;
• Cooking and baking experience with diverse food items;
• Experience in training and leading staff;
• Proficient in utilizing school food service data processing software;
• Alternatively, a combination of education and practical experience demonstrates the development of the required knowledge and abilities and
• Valid ServSafe Manager Certification or equivalent.

Requirements / Qualifications

Comments and Other Information

ALUM ROCK UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT Board of Trustees 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 law. The Board prohibits district employees from discriminating against or harassing any other district employee or job applicant on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, religious 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. PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES SHALL BE FREE FROM UNLAWFUL DISCRIMINATION (BP 4030)

Sexual harassment of or by any person in the work or educational setting shall not be tolerated; it shall be a violation of district policy to engage in any conduct which constitutes sexual harassment. Complete district policies on nondiscrimination and sexual harassment are available through Human Resource Development. (BP4180 & BP4135)