Child Nutrition Services Worker I - No Experience!

Lompoc Unified School District is a public education institution serving the community of Lompoc, California. The district is committed to providing comprehensive educational services and support to students from diverse backgrounds. It encompasses multiple school sites and delivers a variety of programs designed to foster student academic achievement, social development, and overall wellness. The district emphasizes a nurturing and inclusive environment that promotes equity, respect, and excellence in education. The district's Child Nutrition Services Department plays a vital role in supporting student health and learning through the provision of nutritious meals. The Child Nutrition Services Worker I position is a critical entry-level role within this department, designed to assist in the preparation, serving, and maintenance of food services at assigned school sites. This role is available on both a full-time and part-time basis and offers an hourly wage range from $17.01 to $19.32. This position is open for both new applicants and promotional candidates within the district. In this role, the Child Nutrition Services Worker I supports the effective operation of school meal programs by preparing food items such as fruits, vegetables, rice, and desserts, assembling ingredients, packaging and wrapping according to portion control standards, and serving meals efficiently. Workers perform essential duties including reheating, arranging, and replenishing food items like salad bars and condiments, while maintaining inventory control in storage areas. They are also responsible for cleaning and sanitizing kitchen equipment, utensils, counters, tables, and seating areas to ensure compliance with health and safety standards. Furthermore, the position may involve operating dishwashers and standard food service equipment such as slicers, steamers, ovens, and warmers. Responsibilities extend to cashiering functions including receiving payments, making change, reconciling receipts, scanning student meal cards, and assisting with deposits. Workers may also collect and process applications for free and reduced-price meal programs and manage meal ticket transactions. This role requires individuals to work collaboratively with supervisors, school staff, and students to maintain a clean, safe, and efficient food service environment. Candidates must be able to handle multi-step instructions, demonstrate basic math and cashiering skills, and possess interpersonal skills characterized by tact, patience, and courtesy. Physical demands include standing, bending, reaching, stooping, and the ability to lift, carry, or push items weighing up to 40 pounds. The district offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision coverage, retirement plans, disability insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and paid leave. Part-time employees working a minimum of four hours per day may also enroll in certain district-provided plans at prorated rates. Lompoc Unified School District is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination based on a variety of protected characteristics. The district enforces compliance with Title IX, Section 504, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and other relevant federal and state laws. The district handles all applications electronically, maintains a continuous eligibility list valid for one year, and follows a thorough screening and testing process to ensure the selection of qualified candidates. Applicants interested in the Child Nutrition Services Worker I position should be prepared to demonstrate their qualifications through a written examination, and possibly oral or performance assessments. Successful candidates are expected to be fingerprinted as mandated by state law and may be required to provide medical clearance regarding tuberculosis status prior to hire. Overall, this role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about contributing to student health and well-being by supporting nutritious meal programs in a school setting. It is well-suited for persons who enjoy working in team environments, possess strong customer service orientations, and take pride in maintaining clean and organized food service areas. The position provides a stable employment opportunity within a respected school district that values diversity, inclusion, and employee development.

• Any combination equivalent to sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed in the examples of duties
• ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• ability to work cooperatively with others
• ability to follow multi-step oral and written instructions
• ability to operate standard food service equipment and dishwashers
• ability to stand, bend, reach, stoop for entire shift
• ability to lift, carry, push or pull objects weighing approximately 40 pounds
• ability to perform routine cashiering duties accurately
• willingness to work with children and manage occasionally challenging behaviors
• willingness to use cleaners with strong odors and follow safe handling procedures
• availability to work on a part-time or full-time basis as required
• ability to maintain food service areas in clean and sanitary condition
• ability to undergo employment verification and fingerprinting as required by law
• ability to provide medical documentation for tuberculosis clearance as required