Nutrition Assistant

Nutrition Assistant I, 3‑4 Hour (2026‑2027 School Year)

Job

Location:

All sites

Date Posted: 6/4/2026

Date Available:

08/10/2026

Closing Date: 06/17/2026

• Prior experience in quantity nutrition service preferred
• Knowledge of principles and methods of quantity food preparation, serving, and storage
• Knowledge of methods of computing food quantities required by prescribed menus
• Knowledge of care and use of nutrition service equipment
• Knowledge of safety and sanitation procedure relating to food preparation and serving
• Ability to prepare high quality food appropriate to the needs of children per established standards
• Ability to effectively work under supervision with others and to effectively assist/supervise other nutrition service personnel
• Ability to assist in estimating quantities of food required using prepared menus and worksheets
• Ability to keep simple records and follow oral and written directions
• Ability to apply work simplification methods
• Ability to perform moderately heavy manual tasks
• Willingness to attend relevant training classes and workshops
• Ability to implement the nutritional and educational goals of the district.

Administrator as assigned

Performs skilled quantity food production and service in specified areas at school site level

• Participates in preparation and serving of school lunches, component menu items, and other foods
• Assists school nutrition manager in estimating required quantities of, receiving, storing, and costing of food and supplies, maintaining proper care of equipment and sanitation standards, and maintaining inventories and other necessary records
• May assume duties and responsibilities of a school nutrition manager (applies to nutrition assistant III)
• Maintains satisfactory performance standards in food preparation techniques, service, and clean‑up
  • Nutrition Assistant III:
    Skilled in all types of food preparation techniques; may assume specified duties and responsibilities of School Nutrition Manager in his/her absence
  • Nutrition Assistant II:
    Skilled in all types of food preparation techniques
  • Nutrition Assistant I:
    Skills in food preparation techniques (range/salads or baking/salads, plus service, clean‑up, etc.)
• Performs other related duties as assigned

$18.37 – $29.96 per hour

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the District's "Improvement of Professional Services" handbook, Board Policies and Procedures and consistent with collective bargaining agreements when applicable.

• All applicants must have passed the Nutrition Services test within three years of the deadline.

Some positions may require proof of privately owned automobile insurance, a valid California Motor Vehicle operator's license, fingerprint clearance, and completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training or verification within six weeks of hire and annually thereafter.

The Bakersfield City School District (BCSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and employment. BCSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, immigration status, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and other protected characteristics. If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, contact the district's employment personnel.