Food and Nutrition Services Assistant I

About Elk Grove Unified School District

The Elk Grove Unified School District (EGUSD) is the fourth-largest school district in California, located in southern Sacramento County. EGUSD encompasses 320 square miles and includes 68 schools, providing a multitude of educational programs, including over 60 career-themed academies and pathways across 13 industry sectors. We are dedicated to preparing our students for college and career by fostering creative problem-solvers, self-aware and disciplined individuals, technically literate communicators, and engaged community members. Our commitment ensures Every Student is Learning, in Every Classroom, in Every Subject, Every Day, to cultivate College, Career and Life Ready Graduates.

Food and Nutrition Services Assistant I Overview

As a Food and Nutrition Services Assistant I at Maeola R. Beitzel Elementary School, you will play a crucial role in providing nutritious meals to students and staff. This position involves a variety of tasks related to food preparation, serving, and maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment, all while adhering to established health and safety standards. You will contribute to a positive dining experience for students and support the overall operations of the school cafeteria.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation and serving of appealing and nutritious meals and snacks to students and staff.
• Sets up and restocks serving lines, ensuring proper food presentation and temperature control.
• Operates various kitchen equipment, including ovens, slicers, mixers, and dishwashers, safely and efficiently.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation in all food service areas, including kitchen, dining hall, and equipment, in compliance with health codes.
• Washes, stores, and organizes dishes, utensils, pots, and pans.
• Receives, inspects, and properly stores food and supply deliveries.
• Assists with inventory counts and stock rotation to minimize waste.
• Collects meal payments and accurately handles cash transactions.
• Adheres to all district policies and procedures related to food service and safety.
• Interacts positively and professionally with students, staff, and visitors.

Requirements

To be considered for this Food and Nutrition Services Assistant I position, please complete our online application in full. All required documents must be scanned and attached in .PDF format. Information regarding the Employee Entrance Evaluation requirement is available via the testing link provided on the application portal.

Nondiscrimination Statement

The Elk Grove Unified School District is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in District programs and activities. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information; a 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. Please refer to the job description for specific contact information regarding questions or complaints concerning various forms of discrimination.

Key Skills/Competency

• Food preparation
• Nutrition services
• Food safety
• Sanitation
• Kitchen operations
• Meal service
• Inventory management
• Customer service
• Cash handling
• Teamwork