Nutrition Services Worker

Inglewood Unified School District is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Nutrition Services Worker! Incumbents will be responsible for assisting in quantity preparation, packaging and serving of hot and cold menu items at an assigned school site or the central kitchen . The position requires c ompletion of the eighth (8th) grade. Sufficient experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above is also required . If this sounds like you, please apply today to join the innovative and dynamic IUSD team!
AT-A-GLANCE POSITION INFORMATION:

• Type of position: Classified position
• Location: Districtwide
• Salary: Range 2 on the Classified Bargaining Unit Salary Schedule ($18.36 - $22.31 Hourly)

JOB SUMMARY:

Under close supervision, assist in quantity preparation, packaging and serving of hot and cold menu items at an assigned school site or the central kitchen; assist in maintaining nutrition service facilities and equipment in a clean and sanitary condition; perform related duties as assigned.

T he classification specification does not describe all duties performed by all incumbents within the class. This summary provides examples of typical tasks performed in this classification.

• Assist in quantity preparation, packaging and serving of hot and cold menu items at an assigned school site or the central kitchen. E
• Assist in maintaining nutrition service facilities and equipment in a clean and sanitary condition; clean serving counters, tables, chairs and nutrition service equipment; wash trays, pots, pans, utensils and serving equipment. E
• Participate in assembly line food preparation and packaging activities; wash, cut, measure and scoop food items; open cans and other food containers; assemble or mix ingredients and food items such as salads, sandwiches and cakes as assigned; grease pans. E
• Package and wrap food items; remove food packs from assembly line and place on storage racks. E
• Assist with panning food and placing trays in ovens and warmers; take and record temperatures of food in accordance with established procedures as assigned; transport food on carts. E
• Participate in the setup of food items, trays, condiments and utensils at windows, carts, kiosks and counters; serve food to students and staff. E
• Assist in assuring proper stock levels are maintained at serving windows and counters during meal service periods. E
• Operate a computerized point of sale system; monitor student input of Personal Identification Numbers (PINs); scan student identification cards; enter alternate meal selections as necessary. E
• Count leftover items as assigned; operate a garbage disposal to dispose of leftover items; dispose of trash. E
• Operate nutrition service equipment such as slicers, strainers, mixers, warmers, ovens and can openers. E
• Pull bulk food and supplies from freezers, refrigerators and storage; assist with stocking and rotating food for freshness and temperature control; date food items as assigned. E
• Participate in site inventories as assigned; count milk and juice containers as assigned.
• Attend a variety of meetings and in-service trainings.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Note : At the end of some of the duty statements there is an italicized E which identifies essential duties required of the classification. This is strictly for use in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION:
Education, Training and Experience:

• Completion of the eighth grade
• Sufficient experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above
• Any other combination of education, training and/or experience which demonstrates the applicant is likely to possess the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.

Ability to: Assist in maintaining nutrition service equipment and areas in a clean and sanitary condition. Operate standard kitchen utensils and equipment. Wash, cut, mix and assemble ingredients and food items. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Maintain basic records. Meet schedules and time lines. Learn methods and procedures for preparing, packaging and serving food in large quantities. Learn sanitation and safety practices related to the handling and serving of food in large quantities. Learn proper methods of food rotation and storage. Learn proper lifting techniques. Learn to operate a computerized point of sale system. Distinguishing Characteristics: The Nutrition Services Worker classification performs routine nutrition service preparation, service and cleaning duties at the central kitchen or a school site. This is the entry-level classification in the Nutrition Services Worker series and incumbents may assist in all aspects of nutrition services operations. Special Requirements: Valid Food Handler's certificate is desirable.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Kitchen and cafeteria environment. Subject to heat from ovens and cold from refrigerators or freezers. Exposure to hot foods and equipment. Working with knives, slicers or other sharp objects. Exposure to cleaning chemicals and fumes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Standing for extended periods of time. Hearing and speaking to exchange information. Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling moderately heavy trays, carts and supplies weighing approximately 25 pounds, and with assistance up to approximately 50 pounds. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and nutrition service equipment. Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally. Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching. Seeing to monitor food quality and quantity and count money. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT Persons with certain disabilities may be capable of performing the essential duties of this class with or without reasonable accommodation, depending on the nature of the disability. Appointment: * Classified Bargaining Unit Position * In accordance with Education Code Section 45301, an employee appointed to this class must serve a probationary period of six (6) months, at which time an employee must demonstrate at least an overall satisfactory performance. Failure to do so shall result in the employee's termination. APPLICATION & EXAMINATION PROCEDURES: To be considered for an employment opportunity with the Inglewood Unified School District, it is necessary for you to complete an official online District Application and Supplemental Questions. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. The application is part of the examination process and is part of your total evaluation of qualifications for employment.

If the position requires transcripts, you are required to attach this document to your application at the time of submission.

THE EXAMINATION PROCESS: For those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications, the examination process will consist of any one or more of the following: Training and Experience Evaluation, Written Test, Performance Test, and/or Structured Interview. Additional information pertaining to the examination process will be emailed to those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications. EXAMINATION PROTESTS: Protest of any part of the examination process must be in writing and received in the office of the Director of Human Resources no later than five (5) working days from the date you were notified of examination results. All notifications are sent electronically via email. Any protest must include rationale to support the protest and must be based on illegal discrimination, abuse of discretion, or procedure/process error. We are not responsible for any incoming mail that is lost or misdirected after it has been entrusted to the US Postal Service.

ACCOMMODATION FOR DISABLED: If you have a disability that may require an accommodation in any of these examination procedures, you must contact the Human Resources Director, Tiffany Egan - ... at least two days before the first review of applications or closing date for the position

Tentative Recruitment Examination Processes are Planned as Follows:

• Virtual Exam: June 18 - 20, 2026 (Virtual) Oral Interview: June 30, 2026 (Via Zoom) Final Interview: July 2, 2026 (In-person)

ESTABLISHMENT OF ELIGIBILITY LIST: This examination process shall be open to all qualified applicants and shall result in one integrated eligibility list. All eligibility lists shall be established in accordance with Personnel Commission rules and shall be established for a period six (6) months, unless otherwise noted, or until there are fewer than three (3) ranks of eligible candidates who are available. Candidates are placed on the eligibility list in rank order according to their final examination score. Final examination scores will not change, but ranking may change as other candidates are added or removed from the list. ADVANCED STEP PLACEMENT: Generally, new employees start at the first step on the appointed salary schedule. When filling a permanent vacancy, a new employee may request a higher salary placement based on having training and experience that greatly exceeds the minimum qualifications. An employee may submit a formal request for advanced step consideration prior to their final onboarding. Education transcripts, training certificates, and additional references may be requested for verification purposes. HOW YOU WILL HEAR FROM US: All correspondence and notifications regarding this recruitment will be sent to the email address you provide on your application. It is your responsibility to review, follow instructions, and respond to information in a timely manner; as if it was a function of your job.