Wonderful College Prep Academy is a charter network in California's Central Valley committed to providing a world-class education for all students. The Academy's mission is to graduate students prepared to earn a college degree and to put them on a promising career path for life. We believe this begins with a nurturing, engaging, community-centered school environment where students develop a strong and well-rounded academic foundation. Ultimately, this will prepare generations of leaders in the Central Valley who are critical thinkers and life-long learners.

The Academy's first school opened in Delano in 2009, serving students from across the Central Valley in grades 6-12. In 2016, we moved to our new, state-of-the-art college prep campus in Delano, and in the Fall of 2017, added an elementary school in Delano and opened a second charter school in Lost Hills. In Delano, we serve over 1,800 students in grades TK-12, while in Lost Hills, we serve almost 400 students in grades TK-10 and will grow to serve students through 12th grade over the next four years.

Our students have access to technology in all-grades, from hands-on-STEM learning for younger students in a fully equipped "maker's space" to school-provided laptops for older students. The Academy aims to provide every opportunity for our students that often is not found in public or charter schools, including the ability to graduate from high school with a free Associate Degree. Through a unique partnership with Bakersfield College, our students enroll in college classes starting in 9th grade and complete all their A-G requirements, in addition to their AS Degree requirements over the course of four years. In addition, all graduates are eligible to earn a four-year renewable college scholarship through the generous support of Lynda and Stewart Resnick.

We seek thoughtful, inclusive, skilled communicators, and creative problem-solvers who value continuous learning and who are excited to serve our students and families. Now is the time to join a team making enduring change within the Central Valley of California and beyond.

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The role: The Dining Administrative Clerk will ensure that all school dining halls are compliant with the State and Federal regulations and requirements including but not limited to Nutrition, Meal Pattern, HACCP, etc. The Administrative Assistant will ensure that proper training is conducting as needed to ensure compliance.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist with processing of Family Meal Applications (paper and online).
• Review and assist dining managers with school production records.
• Review and assist dining managers with Daily Logs
• Streamline office functions to increase timeliness and accuracy.
• Open lines of communication between other departments and Dining Hall managers via email and other forms of communication.
• Review and assist with school Dining Hall inventories.
• Assist with transferring of food between schools.
• Attend staff development meetings, manager meetings, in-service meetings, and any training/meetings as deemed necessary by Director of Food Service.
• Ability to maintain a good working relationship with co-workers and understand confidentiality is of utmost importance.
• Ability to work with Dining Hall Managers, Principals, and other Supervisors, as needed, for the efficient operation of the Child Nutrition program.
• Perform any other duties as required or assigned by Director of food service
• Must be able to help in kitchen as needed

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to identify reimbursable meals.
• Proficient in computer software application skills
• Proficient in operation of standard office equipment.
• Compliance with safety and sanitation standards and work rules
• Knowledge of efficient filing and record keeping and ability to perform complex data entry.
• Knowledgeable of point-of-sale, accounting, and Nutrition programs.
• Knowledgeable of HACCP and PPE’s procedures and requirements.
• Knowledgeable of State and Federal rules and regulations and local policies pertaining to the school meals programs.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Servsafe and California Food Handler Training Certificate.
• Adheres to Meal pattern, Nutrition guidelines, War on waste and Waste Management policies
• Must have the ability to understand and communicate in English with adequate proficiency to follow directions from supervisor, read and understand safety guidelines and directions to prevent accidents or injuries from occurring, and communicate effectively with customers (staff, visitors, students) by listening and speaking clearly to them.
• Valid California Non-commercial Class Driver’s license.
• COVID vaccination will be required for this position unless candidate has a legally valid exemption

Skills and Knowledge

• Able to understand and follow policies, procedures, etc.
• Ability to communicate policies, procedures, etc. using proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Able to explain and communicate instructions to staff.
• Ability to make proposed decisions in accordance with policies and procedures of Local, State, and Federal agencies.
• Ability to identify and communicate any deficiencies in compliance with Local, State, and Federal regulations and requirements.
• Demonstrates helpfulness, and respectfulness, is approachable and team-oriented, builds strong working relationships, is diplomatic, and has a positive work environment, is responsible, honest, resolves conflicts appropriately, and is flexible.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and implement written and verbal directions to meet production, safety, sanitation, and health standards
• Ability to work independently and as a cooperative team member.
• Ability to multi-task.
• May interact with the school community in accordance with organizational customer service standards; interactions may involve solving food quality issues.

Working Conditions:

• Walking: The ability to exert a reasonably paced mobility from one point to another within a generally accepted time frame. Must be able to recognize the conditions of the environment. Must have the ability to stand and walk for an extended period.
• Bending: Must have the ability to move and control one's torso so items can be picked up from a lower surface level.
• Reaching: The ability to stretch the body and extend arms to place or secure objects and commodities at a distance above, to the side of, or below the normal standing level.
• Lifting: Must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Must be able to use body parts, usually arms and hands (shoulders and back) to elevate an object or commodity above its previous surface level
• Repetitive Movement: Ability to use body parts on a regular and continuing basis to repeat the same motions for a reasonable period without resting
• Stooping: Ability to flex legs at the knee and move the upper body forward. Subject to wet floors, temperature extremes, and, excessive noise. Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Work schedule can fluctuate
• Wet floors. (must wear no-slip slip-closed footwear)
• Ability to work in hot temperatures.
• Ability to work around hot equipment or cold refrigeration, Exposure to hot and cold water.
• Constant noise

Pay: $18.00/Hour

Compensation

• Wonderful College Prep Academy offers highly competitive compensation, commensurate with experience, which includes generous performance bonuses.
• Full-time staff benefits include medical coverage, dental, vision, and life insurance at no cost for the employee. We also offer an optional 403b, with company match. In addition, employees have free access to the Wonderful Wellness Center and gym.

Quality of Life in the Central Valley:

Framed by the Sierra Nevada to the east and the Coast Ranges to the west, California's Central Valley is one of the world's most productive agricultural regions and the base of The Wonderful Company's agricultural operations. This vast area enjoys a moderate climate and offers residents a high quality of life, low cost of living, and a host of diverse cultural and recreational activities. From wine tasting and hiking to rafting, fishing, skiing, and surfing - all within a two-hour drive - the family-friendly Central Valley has much to offer.

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