Nutrition Services Assistant III

THE VACANCY: This recruitment is open and promotional, meaning all are welcome to apply and current employees in permanent positions are eligible to receive seniority credit and promotional placement once passing all exams. There are currently two vacancies working for the Nutrition Services Department at the following location(s): Ensign Intermediate School (7 hours per day, 5 days per week, 10 months per year) Central Kitchen (7 hours per day, 5 days per week, 10 months per year) *Please review The Examination section of this job announcement for important information regarding the Qualification Appraisal Interview, as interviews will be scheduled shortly after the application deadline* Please apply online at www.schooljobs.com/careers/nmusd. BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, prepare, cook, bake, package, and serve a variety of foods in quantity at an assigned District site; assist in other food preparation duties as directed; maintain facilities in a clean and sanitary condition. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The Nutrition Services Assistant III classification is the advanced level in this series. Incumbents perform skilled functions in preparing, cooking, baking, and packaging of large quantities and varieties of food at an assigned nutrition service location. The Nutrition Services Assistant I classification is the entry-level class in this series. Incumbents perform basic and routine nutrition service activities at an assigned site. Incumbents in the Nutrition Services Assistant II classification perform more complex food service preparation and service activities and are typically assigned to the central kitchen or an assigned satellite kitchen. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and three years experience in quantity food cooking, baking, and preparation. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid ServSafe Food Handlers Certif