Nutrition Services Operations and Training Specialist

Nutrition Services Operations and Training Specialist

Salary

$5,784.19 - $6,792.06 Monthly

Location

Within the boundaries of the Long Beach Unified School District, CA

Job Type

Full-Time, 10 months

Job Number

27-0019-5062

Department

Nutrition Services Branch

Opening Date

07/09/2026

Closing Date

7/29/2026 4:30 PM Pacific

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Job Summary

All applications must be submitted online. If you would like application assistance, our office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Our office is located at 4400 Ladoga Avenue, Lakewood, CA 90713.

The eligibility list is being created to fill current and future vacancies as they occur.

All notices for this recruitment will be sent via email.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, plan, develop and conduct a wide variety of staff training programs for new and current Nutrition Services personnel regarding Nutrition Services policies, procedures, laws and regulations and point of sale computerized systems; serve as a substitute site supervisor as needed to assure smooth and efficient delivery of nutrition services to students and staff; and perform related duties as assigned.

Examples of Duties

The classification specification does not describe all duties performed by all incumbents within the class. This summary provides examples of typical tasks performed in this classification.

• Plan, develop and conduct a wide variety of staff training programs for new and current Nutrition Services personnel; assist in assuring departmental compliance with applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations related to assigned activities. E
• Schedule and conduct departmental orientation sessions for new employees; review, applicable policies and procedures and health and sanitation laws; demonstrate use of computerized point of sale system, use of kitchen equipment and methods of preparing, cooking and serving food. E
• Schedule and conduct trainings on a wide variety of topics including supervisory skills, use of computerized point of sale system, card rack preparation, methods of preparing, cooking and serving food, proper use and maintenance of cafeteria equipment and small ware, ordering and storing supplies and completion of nutrition services paperwork. E
• Oversee the issuance of key sets for school kitchens to Nutrition Services personnel; update and maintain the key logs to ensure security of school kitchens. E
• Review point of sale reports; correct errors such as overrings and eligibility changes; revise reports as necessary. E
• Troubleshoot and resolve point of sale system operating issues; change student Personal Identification Numbers (PIN's) as needed; communicate with computer support staff regarding installation and repair of hardware, software and equipment; install software upgrades. E
• Collaborate with Fiscal Services regarding position control issues and assignment changes such as funding sources, calendars and full-time equivalents (FTE); verify appropriate changes are made to classified positions. E
• Conduct on-site training and provide assistance to Nutrition Services personnel at school sites as necessary; identify and resolve operational or personnel issues at assigned sites; observe presentations of employee performance evaluations as requested; provide performance improvement guidance to Nutrition Services personnel at school sites; maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information E
• Review performance evaluations with substitute Nutrition Service Workers and provide performance improvement guidance; maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. E
• Conduct site visits and time-studies at assigned school sites; observe and evaluate meal service operations; prepare recommendations for improvements; take immediate corrective action in accordance with federal and State regulations and requirements and safety and sanitation laws as needed; follow up with sites to assure procedures are being followed. E
• Serve as a substitute site supervisor as needed to assure smooth and efficient delivery of nutrition services to students and staff; assure safe and sanitary service of appetizing meals. E
• Assist the assigned manager to develop production and job schedules including opening and closing procedures; monitor compliance, prepare recommendations for revisions and provide training and coaching to personnel to comply with established production and job schedules. E
• Review production records for accuracy and completeness; verify meal counts and identify discrepancies; present lists of discrepancies to sites for resolution; assure compliance with State and federal guidelines. E
• Monitor inventory levels and ordering details for assigned school sites to ensure adequate stock levels and fiscal accountability. E
• Conduct monitoring visits for the Child Nutrition Programs to assure compliance with State and federal guidelines. E
• Review and complete daily paperwork including, classroom rosters, meal rosters, meal production reports and edit checks for assigned specialized school sites; develop forms and guidelines for processing paperwork; prepare and distribute to a variety of stakeholders documents regarding student meal access to the Child Nutrition Programs. E
• Review and direct student meal access to the Child Nutrition Programs for assigned school sites including certification of free and reduced-price meal applications, direct certification benefit issuance, and verification in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. E
• Continuously survey existing Nutrition Services operations for safety, service costs and areas in need of improvement; advise departmental administration of areas in need of improvement. E
• Prepare and review the preparation of a variety of records and reports related to assigned activities including reimbursement meal claims, edit check, site monitoring reports, weekly paperwork checklists, daily sales records, production records and inventory reports. E
• Research and compile a variety of information for special projects as directed; attend to administrative details on special matters as assigned. E
• Communicate with school site staff, parents, administrators and outside agencies to exchange information, coordinate activities, respond to inquiries and resolve issues and concerns regarding Nutrition Services policies and procedures. E
• Train and supervise the performance of staff as assigned by the position; interview and select employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination and disciplinary actions. E
• Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and assigned software; operate a computerized point of sale systems; drive a vehicle to conduct work. E
• Attend a variety of conferences and meetings to maintain current knowledge of applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations related to assigned activities. E
• Participate in planning and preparation of opening school year and summer school period; perform closing procedures to include school breaks, year-end, and summer school. E
• Participate in the taste testing and evaluation of new food products and menu items.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Note: At the end of some of the duty statements there is an italicized "E" which identifies essential duties required of the classification. This is strictly for use in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Employment Standards

Knowledge of:

Methods for preparing and serving food in large quantities.

Laws, codes, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.

Principles and practices of training and supervision.

Sanitation and safety practices related to the handling and serving of food in large quantities.

Nutrition Services organization, operations, policies and objectives.

Health and safety regulations.

Public speaking techniques.

Operation of a computerized point of sale system.

Record-keeping and report preparation techniques.

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Oral and written communication skills.

Mathematical computations.

Modern commercial kitchen equipment and utensils.

Proper methods of food rotation and storage.

Inventory methods and practices.

Proper lifting techniques.

Ability to:

Plan, develop and conduct a wide variety of staff training programs for new and current Nutrition Services personnel.

Prepare and deliver oral presentations.

Interpret, apply and explain applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations.

Maintain a variety of records and prepare reports.

Train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.

Maintain nutrition service equipment and areas in a clean and sanitary condition.

Demonstrate proper cooking, food serving techniques and use of kitchen equipment. Observe and follow health and safety regulations.

Operate modern commercial kitchen equipment and utensils.

Review and modify work procedures and schedules.

Operate a computerized point of sale system.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information.

Complete work with many interruptions.

Make accurate mathematical computations.

Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.

Maintain current knowledge of applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations.

Work independently with little direction.

Plan and organize work.

Education and Training:

Graduation from high school. College-level coursework in institutional food management, organizational training or a related field is preferred.

Experience:

Four years of quantity food preparation and service experience including one year in a supervisory or management capacity or two years of experience as a Nutrition Services Supervisor III. Experience conducting nutrition service training programs is highly desirable.

Any other combination of training and experience that could likely provide the desired skills, knowledge or abilities may be considered.

Special Requirements

Valid Food Safety Manager certificate issued by an authorized agency.

Valid California Class C driver's license and use of a personal automobile.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.

Hearing and speaking to exchange information and make presentations.

Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling moderately heavy trays, carts and supplies weighing approximately 25 pounds, and with assistance up to approximately 50 pounds.

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and nutrition service equipment.

Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally. Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.

Seeing to read a variety of materials.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

Persons with certain disabilities may be capable of performing the essential duties of this class with or without reasonable accommodation, depending on the nature of the disability.

If you have questions regarding your applications or the recruitment process you may contact: perscom@lbschools.net or 562-435-5708.

Nondiscrimination Statement: The Long Beach Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, or bullying, targeted at any student or employee by anyone, based on the student or employees actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy and related conditions, parental status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer: Steve Rockenbach, Director of Employee Relations,1515 Hughes Way, Long Beach, CA 90815, 562-997-8220, srockenbach@lbschools.net and Title IX Coordinator: Kimberly Dalton, Director of Human Resource Services, 1515 Hughes Way, Long Beach, CA 90815, 562-997-8108, kdalton@lbschools.net and 504 Coordinator: Jenny R. Acosta, Program Administrator, 2221 Argonne Ave, LB 90815, 562-986-6870, JRAcosta@lbschools.net.

If you have questions regarding your applications or the recruitment process you may contact: perscom@lbschools.net or 562-435-5708.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

The examination process for this recruitment may be comprised of one or any combination of the following: screening of the applicant's training, background, and experience; evaluation of responses on a supplemental application; written examination(s); qualifications appraisal oral examination; performance examination; or technical oral examination, scored on a job-related basis. Only the most highly qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the examination process. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.

The District provides excellent medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits as well as an income protection plan for eligible Classified employees.

For more information regarding health benefits please visit:

https://www.lbschools.net/departments/personnel-commission/classified-benefits

Classified employees earn paid vacation at the initial rate of 14 days for full-time 12 month employees (.055 hour for each hour worked) and receive increases after 5, 10, and 15 years of service for a total of 21 days after 15 years.

12 month Classified employees earn 13 working days of sick leave each year which are accumulated indefinitely. Employees of other California school districts who have accrued sick leave may transfer it to LBUSD in accordance with the California Education Code.

12 month Classified employees receive 14 paid holidays per year.

01

Completion of the following supplemental questions is required of all applicants. This is considered a test component in the examination process. An evaluation of candidates responses will be made by a screening panel following the application deadline. A limited number of candidates who best meet the needs of the District will be invited to continue in the examination process. It is important that your responses are clear and concise. Responses that are incomplete or unclear will not receive credit. Your Work Experience in the application must also include all of your recent and relevant experience in order for your application and supplemental to be considered. For those questions to which you have no response, please indicate "no response". DO NOT refer the reader to your resume. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of completion of the required application or supplemental materials. Please answer by selecting "Yes" as confirmation that you read these instructions.

• Yes, I have read the instructions.

02

This position requires graduation from High School or equivalent. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

03

This position requires four years of quantity food preparation and service experience including one year in a supervisory or management capacity or two years of experience as a Nutrition Services Supervisor III. Please select the below response that best describes your experience.

• Four or more years of quantity food preparation and service experience including one year in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Two or more years of experience as a Nutrition Services Supervisor III including one year in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Three or more years of experience as a Nutrition Services Supervisor II including one year in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Four or more years of experience as a Nutrition Services Supervisor I including one year in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Limited experience, but willing to learn.

04

This position requires one year in a supervisory or management capacity. Please clearly list your experience working in this area. Include (1) the name of the employer, (2) the dates employed, and (3) your specific experience working as a supervisor or manager including number of employees supervised and examples of supervisory duties you performed such as evaluating, interviewing and selecting staff, and disciplinary actions. (Failure to provide this information clearly may disqualify you from moving forward with this recruitment.)

05

This position requires experience with quantity food preparation and service experience. Experience conducting nutrition service training programs is highly desirable. Please describe your experience in these areas including (1) the name of the employer, (2) the dates employed, and (3) the experience that qualifies you for this role. (Failure to provide this information clearly may disqualify you from moving forward with this recruitment.)

06

This position requires Valid Food Safety Manager certificate issued by an authorized agency. Incumbents must maintain certification throughout employment in this classification. Do you possess a Valid Food Safety Manager certificate and are you willing to maintain certification throughout employment in this classification?

• I possess a Valid Food Safety Manager certificate and I am willing to maintain certification throughout employment in this classification
• I do not possess a Valid Food Safety Manager certificate.

07

Proof of a valid Food Safety Manager certificate is required and must be attached to your application. If your Food Safety Manager certificate is not received by the closing date of the application period, your application will be screened out.

• I have attached the required certificate to my online application.
• I will deliver the required certificate to the Personnel Commission office no later than 4:30 p.m., on the closing date of this recruitment.
• I do not have the required documents and I understand my application may not be considered.

08

Do you have a valid California Class C drivers license and use of a personal automobile?

• Yes
• No

09

Are you willing and able to lift, carry, push or pull moderately heavy trays, carts, and supplies weighing approximately 25 pounds and with assistance up to 50 pounds?

• Yes
• No

10

Please certify that you have reviewed your work experience and supplemental section for completeness and accuracy, ensuring that all relevant work experience is reflected. (This experience MUST be reflected in your application and work experience. Failure to provide this information clearly may disqualify you from moving forward with this recruitment.)

• I certify that my application is complete and accurate.

11

I understand that exam segments may be conducted online and may require access to a computer with an internet connection and Google Chrome or safari browsers. The exam components may also require access to a computer, smart phone, or tablet with internet connection and a video recording device. I understand that it is my responsibility to contact Personnel Commission immediately proceeding the exam invitation requiring such devices if I do not have access to the required technology.

• Yes, I understand

12

PLEASE NOTE: All notifications will be sent via email. Applicants must check their emails on a regular basis to find out their status on an application. Emails we send may be caught by spam filters and it is the responsibility of the applicant to check their spam/junk folder.

• I am aware I must check my emails, including spam/junk folder, on a regular basis to find out the status of my application. All notifications will be sent via email.

Required Question

Employer Long Beach Unified School District

Address 4400 Ladoga Avenue

Lakewood, California, 90713

Phone 562-435-5708

Website https://www.lbschools.net/departments/personnel-commission/home