Child Nutrition Assistant 1 at Mountain View Whisman School District Share on X      Print Application Deadline

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Date Posted 10/6/2025 Contact Eileen Conway
650-526-3500 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range
$23.11 - $30.97 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info New employees to the district, no higher than Step 6 $29.48 per hour Length of Work Year 182 days Employment Type Part Time Job Summary Job Summary

Please apply to job ID 2581on school district website

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Mountain View Whisman School District
Human Resources Department

Job Title:  Child Nutrition Assistant I

                 (formerly Food Service Assistant I)

Classification:   1

Date Revised:  09/02/10

 

Employment contingent upon background check and Post-Offer Pre-Employment Physical (POPP)

 

Position Description

 

The Child Nutrition Assistant I, under direct supervision, performs general duties in a kitchen, snack bar, or receiving school.

 

Education/Experience

 

High school diploma or equivalent combination of training and experience.  Certification by California Food Services Association (CSFSA) may be substituted for educational requirements.

 

Skills/Abilities

 

Understand and follow verbal and written directions Operate common food service appliances Ability to learn simple cooking and baking skills Read and communicate at a level sufficient to fulfill the duties being performed Accept money, make change, and maintain accurate records of same Maintain cooperative working relationships Prepare high quality food appropriate to the needs of children Keep routine records and reports Exhibit manual dexterity and perform moderately heavy manual tasks Attend relevant training classes and workshops Ability to operate food service related computers and software, e.g., meal tracker within 90 days of hire Possess interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy Possess Serve/Safe Certifications or attend required training

 

Knowledge

 

Of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary Of methods of preparing, cooking and baking a wide variety of foods in large quantities Of care and use of standard food service appliances Of basic math and reading skills needed to complete required duties Of sanitation and safety procedures related to food preparation, serving and storage

 

Examples of Duties & Responsibilities

 

Prepares, packages and serves food Washes dishes Replenishes food and condiments as needed for site Operates dishwasher Responsible for the cleanliness of work area following each task Assists in requisitioning, receiving, and storing of food and supplies Assists in maintaining proper care of equipment and sanitation of the kitchen Assists with inventory Acts as cashier in cafeteria or at receiving school; records lunch counts; prepares daily cash report Collects and counts money and prepares daily bank deposit slip and daily computer reports Screens student applications for Free/Reduced; send forms to Central kitchen account clerk for processing Heats and serves pre-packed lunches Monitors student meal accounts and prepares report of negative and/or low balances for student meal accounts Records lunch counts, prepares daily cash report Performs other related duties as assigned

 

Physical Demands

 

Hearing and speaking to exchange information and seeing to read reports and verify accuracy; standing for extended periods of time; walking; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer and related equipment; lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling moderately heavy objects as assigned by position; reaching overhead, above shoulders and horizontally; bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching; seeing to monitor food quality and quantity.

 

 

Supervised by:            Child Nutrition Manager and/or Chief Business Officer

Evaluated by:              Child Nutrition Manager and/or Chief Business Officer

Requirements / Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent combination of training and experience. Certification by California Food Services Association (CSFSA) may be substituted for educational requirements.

Requirements / Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent combination of training and experience. Certification by California Food Services Association (CSFSA) may be substituted for educational requirements.

Comments and Other Information The Mountain View Whisman School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The Mountain View Whisman School District requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying. Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying, equity or Title IX equity and compliance concerns should be directed to Erin Green at 650-526-3500, 1400 Montecito Ave, Mountain View, CA 94043, or egreen@mvwsd.org. Comments and Other Information
The Mountain View Whisman School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The Mountain View Whisman School District requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying. Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying, equity or Title IX equity and compliance concerns should be directed to Erin Green at 650-526-3500, 1400 Montecito Ave, Mountain View, CA 94043, or egreen@mvwsd.org. CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits ADD TO WISHLIST VIEW JOB WISHLIST APPLY (Current Employees ONLY) APPLY QUICK APPLY