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Location : Rowland Heights (Los Angeles County), CA
Job Type: Regular Part-time
Job Number: D-23/24-37
Department: Food Services
Opening Date: 11/13/2023
Closing Date: 12/21/2023 4:30 PM Pacific
ASSIGNMENT
POSITION
There is currently one (1) immediate Cafeteria Lead Worker I position available in Oswalt Academy. Tentative work hours for this position are split-shift, Breakfast: 7:00 am - 8:30 am = 1.50 hours / Lunch: 9:45 am - 1:30 pm = 3.75 hours, five hours and 15 minutes (5.25) per day, five (5) days per week, nine and one half (9.5) months per year. An eligibility list is being established to hire substitutes and fill future vacancies.
FILING:
Applications for this position will be accepted online, from Monday, November 13, 2023 until Thursday, December 21, 2023, 4:30 PM
* APPLICANTS WILL BE SENT NOTIFICATIONS BY E-MAIL ONLY*
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Serves as LEAD WORKER and participates in the operation of a serving kitchen that participates in school meal programs; assists in the preparation and serving of a variety of food; conducts inventory; maintains a variety of records and reports; requisitions food and supplies; cleans equipment and utensils and maintains food service facilities in a clean and sanitary condition.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS WITHIN THE JOB FAMILY
The primary duties of incumbents in this class are to assist in the preparation and serving of food and to serve in a LEAD WORKER capacity providing assistance and direction to student workers and Food Service Assistants. Incumbents are expected to work independently and receive minimal supervision. While they follow established procedures, they exercise judgment on a regular basis such as in delegating work, requisitioning food and supplies, and providing input into the employee evaluation process for Food Service Assistants. Incumbents carefully plan and organize their work in order to ensure maximum efficiency, estimate the number of meals needed each day and maintain a variety of reports and records. Errors in this class can create poor public relations if good service is not provided to students and parents.
The class of Cafeteria Lead Worker I is distinguished from the class of Cafeteria Lead Worker II in that the latter is responsible for a wider scope of meal preparation duties including heating multiple entrees and sides daily, and are responsible for more than one point of sale terminal.
Range 14½
Please click to view the entire job description.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION: Graduation from high school or equivalency is required.
EXPERIENCE: Two years of experience in large quantity food preparation and/or serving is required.
Applicants must provide a copy of the following documents at the time of application:
LICENSE / CERTIFICATION / TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Employees in this classification work primarily inside a school kitchen or cafeteria environment, with frequent interruptions, changing priorities and short deadlines, in varying temperatures including extreme heat from ovens and steamers and extreme cold from walk-in refrigerators and freezers, in contact with hot food items, with heavy machinery and sharp objects such as knives and slicers, with exposure to chemical agents and fumes from cleaning agents, use a computer, point of sale system and telephone, and may be required to drive an automobile to conduct work.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees in this classification lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 lbs. without assistance; stand and walk for extended periods of time; sit, stoop, bend at the waist; use fingers, wrists and/or hands repetitively in a slicing or twisting motion or while applying pressure; use both hands simultaneously; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate kitchen equipment; carry, push or pull food trays for pans, carts, materials and supplies; reach overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; speak clearly; hear normal conversation; and see small details.
EXAMINATION
OPEN/PROMOTIONAL WITH DUAL CERTIFICATION
The examination may consist of the following:
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
FOOD SAFETY MANAGER CERTIFICATION INFORMATION:
Any of the locations listed on the site above would be acceptable.
Course name: Food Protection Manager Certification Program
Frequently Asked Questions:
PROOF OF EDUCATION:
If you received your education outside of the United States, you MUST have your degree/transcripts evaluated by an approved agency transcript evaluation service that certifies that your degree meets the United States equivalent for it to be considered. For more information about organizations who offer this service, please access the following:
RUSD will only accept evaluations from agencies listed within the document.
ADVANCED SALARY STEP PLACEMENT
New employees are normally placed at Step A of the appropriate salary range for this classification. If the hiring authority requests advanced salary step placement to the Personnel Director, the new employee's eligibility will be determined in accordance with Personnel Commission Rule and Regulation 17.2.1. The Personnel Commission shall have final approval on any advanced salary step placement requests. Contact the Personnel Commission office for further information if you are hired. Advanced salary placement is only available to employees upon their initial hire
APPOINTMENT
Candidates who pass all hurdles of the testing process will be placed on an eligibility list in rank order based on final scores including any veteran's / seniority credit. The top three ranks of eligibles who are ready and willing to accept the position shall be referred to the hiring administrator for interview. The eligibility list will be established for six (6) months. All new employees are subject to passing a physical examination, tuberculosis test, background review and must provide satisfactory evidence of authorization to work in the United States. Employment start date is contingent upon fingerprinting and criminal background clearance.
In accordance with Education Code 45301, an employee appointed to this class must serve a probationary period of six (6) months or 130 working days of paid service, whichever is longer. No employee shall attain permanent status in the classified service until s/he has completed a probationary period in a class. An employee may be released at any time during the probationary period.
PROCESSING FEE:
New employees will be charged a processing fee (approximately $64) for the cost of fingerprinting. This fee must be paid at the time of processing appointment, with a MONEY ORDER ONLY, payable to RUSD.
VETERANS CREDIT
For entry level classes, veterans with thirty (30) days or more of active service (during a time of war or national emergency) who obtain a passing score shall be allowed an additional credit of five (5) points and disabled veterans receive ten (10) additional points. Entry-level positions are defined as all positions within the classified service when the eligible is first employed by the District, except for positions designated management or senior management. Veterans must supply a copy of their Form DD214 along with their application in order to receive such credit. Veterans credit can only be applied once, upon initial hire
VACATION
Employees with one (1) to three (3) years of service earn vacation at the rate of one (1) day for each month in paid status for a maximum of 12 vacation days per year. The number of vacation days earned progressively increases as provided in the RUSD-CSEA Agreement, Appendix A. Part-time employees earn vacation benefits prorated on the average number of hours worked per day per month in their regular assignments.
HOLIDAYS
For twelve month employees, fifteen(15) paid holidays are earned each year and one (1) floating holiday per calendar year.
SICK LEAVE
One (1) day of sick leave is earned for each full month of service which may be accumulated from year to year. Employees who transfer from another California school district, including a county superintendent of schools office, who have accrued sick leave may transfer it to this District.
HEALTH INSURANCE
Employees whose regular work assignment is thirty (30) hours or more per week are eligible to participate in the District's insurance program which consists of medical, dental, vision, life insurance and income protection.
The District provides eligible employees major medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Click below to view the benefits summary:
If you have additional questions, please contact the Risk Management office at 626-854-8382.
EDUCATIONAL STIPEND
Beginning the 2022-23 school year, all employees who have an earned Bachelor's or Master's degree beyond the requirements for their position are eligible for a stipend.
Once a transcript is submitted and verified by the Human Resources division, unit members will be eligible for one stipend based on the highest degree earned. Stipend amounts will be divided into 10 monthly payments, September - June. The stipend amount will be prorated for any midyear degrees conferred in the month the transcript was submitted to and verified by the Human resources Department.
Employees who work 20 hours or more per week will be enrolled in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). Please see below fo view the retirement formula below:
ADVANCED SALARY STEP PLACEMENT:
New employees are normally placed at Step A of the appropriate salary range for this classification. If the hiring authority recommends advanced salary step placement to the Personnel Director, then the new employee's eligibility will be determined in accordance with Personnel Commission Rule and Regulation 17.2.1. The Personnel Commission shall have final approval on any initial salary step placement recommendations. Contact the Personnel Commission office for further information if you are hired.
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PURPOSE This supplemental application is part of the selection process and should be considered an exam. Should there be a very large amount of qualified applicants, the answers to these questions will serve as a test part and you will be evaluated solely on the completeness and thoroughness of your answers as they pertain to the minimum qualifications and the duties of the Cafeteria Lead Worker I. The supplemental questions give you the opportunity to fully explain your background and qualifications as they pertain to the position. Your answers to the following questions are required for your application to be considered complete. Please note: if you do not have experience in a given area, type "none." Please do not write "please refer to my resume/application" as these answers will be considered incomplete and you will not be given any credit. *Experience referenced in the supplemental questions MUST be reflected in your application. INSTRUCTIONS Read the following questions and type your responses as thoroughly and accurately as possible. Please note that falsifying information on this application may be grounds for dismissal if you are hired. I have read and understand this statement.
02
Do you possess a valid, Class C, California Driver License?
03
Please identify your highest level of education.
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How many years of large quantity food preparation / serving experience do you have?
05
The experience requirement for the position of Cafeteria Lead Worker I is "Two years of experience in large quantity food preparation and/or serving." Please list any serving and/or large quantity food preparation experience you have below. Be sure to indicate the amount of servings you prepared and/or served as well as the type of setting where this took place. Please list your employer(s), the title(s) of your position(s), the duties you performed, and the dates of employment for each job in which you gained this experience. Do not type "see resume".This experience MUST be included in your application.
06
Do you possess a valid Food Safety Manager Certificate...
Location : Rowland Heights (Los Angeles County), CA
Job Type: Regular Part-time
Job Number: D-23/24-37
Department: Food Services
Opening Date: 11/13/2023
Closing Date: 12/21/2023 4:30 PM Pacific
ASSIGNMENT
POSITION
There is currently one (1) immediate Cafeteria Lead Worker I position available in Oswalt Academy. Tentative work hours for this position are split-shift, Breakfast: 7:00 am - 8:30 am = 1.50 hours / Lunch: 9:45 am - 1:30 pm = 3.75 hours, five hours and 15 minutes (5.25) per day, five (5) days per week, nine and one half (9.5) months per year. An eligibility list is being established to hire substitutes and fill future vacancies.
FILING:
Applications for this position will be accepted online, from Monday, November 13, 2023 until Thursday, December 21, 2023, 4:30 PM
* APPLICANTS WILL BE SENT NOTIFICATIONS BY E-MAIL ONLY*
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Serves as LEAD WORKER and participates in the operation of a serving kitchen that participates in school meal programs; assists in the preparation and serving of a variety of food; conducts inventory; maintains a variety of records and reports; requisitions food and supplies; cleans equipment and utensils and maintains food service facilities in a clean and sanitary condition.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS WITHIN THE JOB FAMILY
The primary duties of incumbents in this class are to assist in the preparation and serving of food and to serve in a LEAD WORKER capacity providing assistance and direction to student workers and Food Service Assistants. Incumbents are expected to work independently and receive minimal supervision. While they follow established procedures, they exercise judgment on a regular basis such as in delegating work, requisitioning food and supplies, and providing input into the employee evaluation process for Food Service Assistants. Incumbents carefully plan and organize their work in order to ensure maximum efficiency, estimate the number of meals needed each day and maintain a variety of reports and records. Errors in this class can create poor public relations if good service is not provided to students and parents.
The class of Cafeteria Lead Worker I is distinguished from the class of Cafeteria Lead Worker II in that the latter is responsible for a wider scope of meal preparation duties including heating multiple entrees and sides daily, and are responsible for more than one point of sale terminal.
Range 14½
Please click to view the entire job description.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION: Graduation from high school or equivalency is required.
EXPERIENCE: Two years of experience in large quantity food preparation and/or serving is required.
Applicants must provide a copy of the following documents at the time of application:
- High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
LICENSE / CERTIFICATION / TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
- A valid and current Food Safety Manager Certificate, approved by the state of California is required and shall be obtained during the initial probationary period, and must be maintained during employment.
- A valid, Class C, California Driver License, a good driving record and use of a private automobile may be required and if so, must be maintained during employment.
- USDA Professional Standards: Maintain a minimum of 6 hours of annual continuing education/training in the areas of Child Nutrition Programs and food safety.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Employees in this classification work primarily inside a school kitchen or cafeteria environment, with frequent interruptions, changing priorities and short deadlines, in varying temperatures including extreme heat from ovens and steamers and extreme cold from walk-in refrigerators and freezers, in contact with hot food items, with heavy machinery and sharp objects such as knives and slicers, with exposure to chemical agents and fumes from cleaning agents, use a computer, point of sale system and telephone, and may be required to drive an automobile to conduct work.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees in this classification lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 lbs. without assistance; stand and walk for extended periods of time; sit, stoop, bend at the waist; use fingers, wrists and/or hands repetitively in a slicing or twisting motion or while applying pressure; use both hands simultaneously; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate kitchen equipment; carry, push or pull food trays for pans, carts, materials and supplies; reach overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; speak clearly; hear normal conversation; and see small details.
EXAMINATION
OPEN/PROMOTIONAL WITH DUAL CERTIFICATION
The examination may consist of the following:
- Job Related Written Examination.
- Structured Interview and Performance Test
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
FOOD SAFETY MANAGER CERTIFICATION INFORMATION:
Any of the locations listed on the site above would be acceptable.
Course name: Food Protection Manager Certification Program
Frequently Asked Questions:
PROOF OF EDUCATION:
If you received your education outside of the United States, you MUST have your degree/transcripts evaluated by an approved agency transcript evaluation service that certifies that your degree meets the United States equivalent for it to be considered. For more information about organizations who offer this service, please access the following:
RUSD will only accept evaluations from agencies listed within the document.
ADVANCED SALARY STEP PLACEMENT
New employees are normally placed at Step A of the appropriate salary range for this classification. If the hiring authority requests advanced salary step placement to the Personnel Director, the new employee's eligibility will be determined in accordance with Personnel Commission Rule and Regulation 17.2.1. The Personnel Commission shall have final approval on any advanced salary step placement requests. Contact the Personnel Commission office for further information if you are hired. Advanced salary placement is only available to employees upon their initial hire
APPOINTMENT
Candidates who pass all hurdles of the testing process will be placed on an eligibility list in rank order based on final scores including any veteran's / seniority credit. The top three ranks of eligibles who are ready and willing to accept the position shall be referred to the hiring administrator for interview. The eligibility list will be established for six (6) months. All new employees are subject to passing a physical examination, tuberculosis test, background review and must provide satisfactory evidence of authorization to work in the United States. Employment start date is contingent upon fingerprinting and criminal background clearance.
In accordance with Education Code 45301, an employee appointed to this class must serve a probationary period of six (6) months or 130 working days of paid service, whichever is longer. No employee shall attain permanent status in the classified service until s/he has completed a probationary period in a class. An employee may be released at any time during the probationary period.
PROCESSING FEE:
New employees will be charged a processing fee (approximately $64) for the cost of fingerprinting. This fee must be paid at the time of processing appointment, with a MONEY ORDER ONLY, payable to RUSD.
VETERANS CREDIT
For entry level classes, veterans with thirty (30) days or more of active service (during a time of war or national emergency) who obtain a passing score shall be allowed an additional credit of five (5) points and disabled veterans receive ten (10) additional points. Entry-level positions are defined as all positions within the classified service when the eligible is first employed by the District, except for positions designated management or senior management. Veterans must supply a copy of their Form DD214 along with their application in order to receive such credit. Veterans credit can only be applied once, upon initial hire
VACATION
Employees with one (1) to three (3) years of service earn vacation at the rate of one (1) day for each month in paid status for a maximum of 12 vacation days per year. The number of vacation days earned progressively increases as provided in the RUSD-CSEA Agreement, Appendix A. Part-time employees earn vacation benefits prorated on the average number of hours worked per day per month in their regular assignments.
HOLIDAYS
For twelve month employees, fifteen(15) paid holidays are earned each year and one (1) floating holiday per calendar year.
SICK LEAVE
One (1) day of sick leave is earned for each full month of service which may be accumulated from year to year. Employees who transfer from another California school district, including a county superintendent of schools office, who have accrued sick leave may transfer it to this District.
HEALTH INSURANCE
Employees whose regular work assignment is thirty (30) hours or more per week are eligible to participate in the District's insurance program which consists of medical, dental, vision, life insurance and income protection.
The District provides eligible employees major medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Click below to view the benefits summary:
If you have additional questions, please contact the Risk Management office at 626-854-8382.
EDUCATIONAL STIPEND
Beginning the 2022-23 school year, all employees who have an earned Bachelor's or Master's degree beyond the requirements for their position are eligible for a stipend.
Once a transcript is submitted and verified by the Human Resources division, unit members will be eligible for one stipend based on the highest degree earned. Stipend amounts will be divided into 10 monthly payments, September - June. The stipend amount will be prorated for any midyear degrees conferred in the month the transcript was submitted to and verified by the Human resources Department.
- Bachelor's degree are eligible for an annual $500 stipend.
- Bachelor's and Master's degree are eligible for an annual $1000 stipend
Employees who work 20 hours or more per week will be enrolled in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). Please see below fo view the retirement formula below:
- PEPRA Member - Enrolled in CalPERS after December 31, 2012. (Your first time being enrolled in CalPERS)
- Classic Member - Enrolled in CalPERS prior to January 1, 2013
ADVANCED SALARY STEP PLACEMENT:
New employees are normally placed at Step A of the appropriate salary range for this classification. If the hiring authority recommends advanced salary step placement to the Personnel Director, then the new employee's eligibility will be determined in accordance with Personnel Commission Rule and Regulation 17.2.1. The Personnel Commission shall have final approval on any initial salary step placement recommendations. Contact the Personnel Commission office for further information if you are hired.
01
PURPOSE This supplemental application is part of the selection process and should be considered an exam. Should there be a very large amount of qualified applicants, the answers to these questions will serve as a test part and you will be evaluated solely on the completeness and thoroughness of your answers as they pertain to the minimum qualifications and the duties of the Cafeteria Lead Worker I. The supplemental questions give you the opportunity to fully explain your background and qualifications as they pertain to the position. Your answers to the following questions are required for your application to be considered complete. Please note: if you do not have experience in a given area, type "none." Please do not write "please refer to my resume/application" as these answers will be considered incomplete and you will not be given any credit. *Experience referenced in the supplemental questions MUST be reflected in your application. INSTRUCTIONS Read the following questions and type your responses as thoroughly and accurately as possible. Please note that falsifying information on this application may be grounds for dismissal if you are hired. I have read and understand this statement.
- Yes
- No
02
Do you possess a valid, Class C, California Driver License?
- Yes
- No
03
Please identify your highest level of education.
- No high school diploma
- High school or equivalent (e.g. GED)
- Some college coursework
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree or higher
04
How many years of large quantity food preparation / serving experience do you have?
- Less than 2 years
- 2 to 3 years
- 3 or more
05
The experience requirement for the position of Cafeteria Lead Worker I is "Two years of experience in large quantity food preparation and/or serving." Please list any serving and/or large quantity food preparation experience you have below. Be sure to indicate the amount of servings you prepared and/or served as well as the type of setting where this took place. Please list your employer(s), the title(s) of your position(s), the duties you performed, and the dates of employment for each job in which you gained this experience. Do not type "see resume".This experience MUST be included in your application.
06
Do you possess a valid Food Safety Manager Certificate...
