Nutrition Service Assistant, 3.75 hrs/day (.4688 FTE), Part Time, Perm

Nutrition Service Assistant, 3.75 hrs/day (.4688 FTE), Part Time, Permanent

• Pre-placement drug screening is required*

The North Clackamas School District is a growing district on Portland's east side. North Clackamas is known for its high quality of living. With approximately 2,000 employees, North Clackamas is nationally recognized for outstanding programs supported by the efficient utilization of resources. The North Clackamas community expects, and school leaders ensure, accountable and transparent investments that place funding as close to the student as possible.

The North Clackamas School District strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of our staff and students. We foster equity and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application. Preference will be given to those applicants with work or lived experience with culturally, linguistically and racially diverse communities.

Position Summary

Assist kitchen manager, kitchen lead, and/or cook in the performance of a variety of tasks, including: food storage, preparation, serving, clean-up, POS (point-of-sale) meal/sales accounting (secondary only), follow recipes, and completing production records daily. Follow meal programming nutritional and food safety guidelines as established by Federal-USDA, State and District mandates.

Compensation

Initial wage placement according to NCSD/OSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. CLASSIFIED WAGE SCHEDULE 2022-2023 JOB GROUP Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 B 16.02 16.82 17.66 18.55 19.48 20.45 21.47 22.55

Retirement Plan Contributions

North Clackamas School District participates in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS and OPSRP) on behalf of its employees. The district contributes the employer portion; there is also a mandatory employee portion. Upon eligibility, which is defined as working at least six full calendar months in a qualifying position, the employee is required to contribute 6% as their employee portion, via payroll deduction. Part-time employees working at least six months and 600 hours in a calendar year will qualify.

SCHEDULE: 10:15 AM - 2:00 PM, Subject to change depending on department needs

WORK CALENDAR: 180 days

Minimum Qualifications

Successful experience in working with culturally diverse families/communities; or demonstrated commitment to strengthening engagement of a diverse community, and skill in communicating with a diverse population.

• Graduation from high school or equivalent, or at least two years of nutrition experience may substitute for the education requirement.
• Ability to communicate and maintain good working relations with other employees, students, community representatives, school staff and nutrition services management.
• Initiative and ability to follow directions and training from senior personnel, and make sound and logical decisions.
• Ability to: follow required production planners for effective food preparation and service; read and comprehend recipes and directions for equipment use.
• Maintain valid Food Handlers Card.
• Customer service skills.
• Basic computer skills; possess or receive meal-computer/point-of-sale (POS) training.
• Ability to pass pre-placement drug and physical examinations.

Desired Qualifications

• Nutrition services experience in a school setting.
• Bilingual and bicultural skills
• Serve Safe Certification.
• Basic computer knowledge/skills:
• Navigate internet
• Email
• Folder management

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Food Preparation:
• Store food and equipment in specified locations.
• Read and comprehend recipes and follow directions for numbers of meals to be served.
• Gather cooking materials; weigh, measure and mix ingredients.
• Slice, chop, dice and otherwise prepare food products for cooking.
• Assist with food preparation/cooking in accordance with program standards, which include food safety standards (i.e.: food stored/prepared/cooked /held/served at proper temperatures).
• Follow required production planners for effective food preparation and service; read and comprehend recipes and directions for equipment use.
• Learn and follow regulations/guidelines of School Meal Programs and other associated programs.

Responsible for completing production record daily.

• Food Service, Cleaning, and Maintenance:
• Provide assistance/help to prepare, place and present menus according to set standards, which include merchandising/marketing standards.
• Serve food according to set standards that include portion control and customer-service standards.
• Provide assistance to secure food, supplies and equipment; protect against loss, theft, or abuse.
• Assist in cleaning cooking surfaces, floors, materials, utensils, pots and pans, etc.
• Participate in salad bar set-up and dishwashing.
• Assist with maintaining program record requirements.
• Sub/fill-in other positions when needed.
• Attend scheduled training.
• Secondary Schools: Operate POS meal computer.

Perform other duties as assigned by Nutrition Services Management.

Please refer to the job description for more detailed information.

Applicant agrees to assume cost and arrange for FINGERPRINT-BASED CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK upon offer of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace.

North Clackamas School District policy provides veterans and disabled veterans with preferences as required by law.

The North Clackamas School District does not discriminate on any basis protected by law, including but not limited to, an individual s perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability or perceived disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, veterans status. The following position has been designated to handle inquiries regarding discrimination: Michelle Riddell, Title IX Coordinator, 12400 SE Freeman Way, Milwaukie, OR 97222, 503.353.6000.

For employment related information, please go to our Human Resources employment page at https://www.nclack.k12.or.us/hr/page/careers-ncsd

As a condition of employment, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. "Fully vaccinated" is defined as 14 days after receiving all required doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine (currently two shots of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or one shot of Johnson & Johnson vaccine). You must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Exceptions may be made only for eligible medical or religious reasons. OAR 333-019-1030.