Food Service Assistant Carl B. Munck Elementary

Food Service Assistant I (3 Hours Per Day) – Carl

B. Munck Elementary (2025‑26)

Oakland Unified School District | Carl Munck Elementary – Oakland, California

Job : 5355731

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 28, 2025 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Other

Salary: $16.10 to $18.12 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff >
Food Service

Title: Nutrition Services Assistant I

Reports To: Nutrition Services Field Supervisor

Department: Nutrition Services

Classification: Classified

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Work Year /

Hours:

202 days/hours as assigned

Issued: Rev:
May 2008;
Rev:
June 2007

Salary Grade: FSA 1

Basic Function: Under the direction of a Nutrition Services Field Supervisor, perform food service activities related to the preparation, packaging and serving of foods while conforming to State and Federal meal program mandates; perform cashiering duties in the sale of food items; receive and account for money; issue, maintain and review records of student meal eligibility; maintain cleanliness of food service facilities.

Distinguishing Characteristics: Nutrition Services Assistant I – incumbents perform basic routine food service activities. Nutrition Services Assistant III – incumbents perform more complex food services activities including assisting the Manager in determining quantities of food to prepare, adjusting recipes, procedures and methods, suggesting new menu items, supervising and training assistants, and operating the kitchen in the absence of the Manager.

• Perform routine food service activities related to the preparation, packaging and serving of foods; cut, mix, wrap or package foods into appropriate serving portions; thaw frozen items, open cans and packages; prepare pans for cooking and heating; wash fruits and vegetables.
• Perform cashiering duties in the sale of food items; receive and account for money; check off the names of students served meals; operate point-of-service devices and collect money for ala carte items as assigned.
• Prepare food service facilities for the serving of food; assure that serving lines are properly stocked with adequate food, beverages and supplies; count and set out food trays; heat items and serve meals to students and faculty.
• Count and maintain inventory records and notify supervisor of needed supplies; assist in storing unused food and supplies to assure compliance with health and sanitation standards; dispose of unusable leftovers and trash.
• Operate a variety of standard kitchen equipment such as knives, food warmer, cash register, slicer, grater, mixer, steamer, dishwasher, and ovens as required.
• Maintain work areas and serving areas in a clean, sanitary and safe condition; wash and clean counters and tables; wash and store equipment, pots, pans, trays and other food service items.
• Assist other Nutrition Services personnel with cooking and baking activities as assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Training,

Education and Experience:

• Nutrition Services Assistant I & II I:
  Any combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to: experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed and a 60% passing score on the designated basic skills test.
• Nutrition Services Assistant II I:
  Three years Nutrition Services experience.

• Nutrition Services Assistant I & II I
  • Employment eligibility that may include fingerprints, Tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance.
• Nutrition Services Assistant I I I
  • Valid Food Safety Certificate.

Knowledge Of:

• Standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurements.
• Sanitation practices related to handling and serving food.
• Basic math and cashiering skills.
• Basic record‑keeping techniques.
• Proper lifting techniques.

Ability To:

• Prepare and serve food in accordance with health and sanitation regulations.
• Learn and follow health and sanitation requirements.
• Use tact, patience, courtesy, basic customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Maintain food service equipment and areas in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Operate a computerized point-of-service device and make change…