Job Abstract

JOB SUMMARY:
Performs specialized large quantity food preparation work in an assigned food production unit of the Nutrition Center, and to learn and use specialized large quantity food production equipment.

SUPERVISION:
Receives general supervision from a Nutrition Services Supervisor. Receives limited technical supervision from Senior Food Production Workers assigned to the unit.
Exercises no supervision.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Receives production assignments, quantities and schedule.
• Assembles specialized large quantity production equipment required to complete work assignments.
• Checks ingredients and recipes.
• Weighs and measures ingredients.
• Increases and decreases recipes.
• Performs varied hot and cold food production in accordance with established methods and standards.
• Follows departmental standards for safety, sanitation and quality.
• Checks products during production and upon completion for conformity with standards.
• Verifies preparation of requisitioned quantities of product.
• Packages finished products for storage and transport, affixing proper labels on packaging.
• Loads food onto carts and pushes carts to food storage areas.
• Works in alternating hot and cold areas.
• Assists in testing new products, equipment and new uses for equipment.
• Advises the supervisor of production problems, equipment malfunction, and the need for supplies.
• Learns and operates mobile conveyor, commercial ovens, slicers, cutters, mixers and steam jacketed kettles, cook tank, food pumps, packaging equipment, chillers, control panels and scales.
• Maintains assigned production area in clean and orderly condition.
• Disassembles, cleans and stores equipment.
• Provides information for routine production reports.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION/TRAINING:

One year of commercial or institutional large quantity food preparation experience.

-AND-

High school graduation or the equivalent.


LICENSES/CERTIFICATES/REGISTRATIONS (At time of appointment and during employment):

• Food Handlers card, provided by the district within 30-days of appointment.

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LICENSES/CERTIFICATES/REGISTRATIONS (At time of appointment and during employment): Food Handlers card, provided by the district within 30-days of appointment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Rigid sanitation standards must be adhered to and protective clothing must be worn.

RECRUITMENT TYPE: OPEN & PROMOTIONAL (Anyone may apply for this position).

APPLICATIONS: Following closing of recruitment, no additional application material or information will be accepted.

ADDITIONAL SALARY INFORMATION: This is a non-exempt position, Regular Classified Salary Range 30A. Positions in this class work 8 hours 9-10 months. The probationary period for employees in this classification is six (6) months (or 130 working days of paid service).
BENEFITS: Health, Vision, Dental and PERS (retirement). Benefits are available to full-time and part-time employees.
For complete details visit Employee Benefits

THE EXAMINATION: Qualified applicants will be notified of the time and place of the examination.
Written examination. WEIGHT: 100%
Applicants must achieve a passing score in each part of the examination process in order to be placed on the eligibility list.
Note:
The proposed examination parts may be changed at any time following close of recruitment. Candidates will be notified in accordance with Personnel Commission Rules.
Only online applications are accepted via https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanbernardinousd
Computer access is available in the Personnel Commission Office. This eligibility list will be active for a period of one (1) year.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:
The Personnel Commission will make every effort possible to ensure that all applicants compete on an equal level. At any time in the employment process, applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations if required. To give district staff adequate time to evaluate each case, and to arrange for accommodations, applicants must submit their request to the Affirmative Action Office at (909) 381-1122 as soon as possible. Failure to do so may result in the inability to provide the necessary reasonable accommodations in a timely manner.

Fingerprinting, drug and tuberculosis testing is required of all successful candidates new to the district.

District employees and external applicants must submit the required proof of education and/or training with each application by uploading copies of a high school diploma, GED certification (or equivalent), transcripts (official or unofficial), college degree(s), and/or training certificates. If the required proof of education is not attached to the application you may be disqualified. All relevant experience must be clearly indicated in the "Work Experience" section of the application. Resumes will not be considered.

Closing Date: June 18, 2024 at 11:59 P.M. PST