Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $31.00 - $38.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Paid holidays
vacation days
Monday-Friday work schedule
Retirement security
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Job Description
The Oxnard School District, located in Oxnard, California, is dedicated to providing exceptional educational services and support to its community. Recognized for its commitment to fostering enriching learning environments, the district prioritizes the well-being and nutritional needs of students and staff alike. As a forward-thinking educational institution, it operates various programs including child nutrition services designed to support student health, enhance learning capabilities, and promote overall wellness. The district embraces diversity, equality, and inclusion in its hiring practices and workplace culture, ensuring opportunities for all individuals regardless of background or personal characteristics. It actively promotes fair employment standards and complies... Show More
Job Requirements
- An associate's degree or equivalent in culinary arts, nutrition, food service management, or related field
- Three years of increasingly responsible experience in large-scale food preparation, catering, or institutional food service including providing functional direction to staff
- A valid California driver's license
- A valid Food Safety Manager Certificate (e.g., ServSafe) at time of hire or obtained by end of probationary period
- Must maintain insurability by the district's liability insurance carrier
Job Qualifications
- Associate's degree or equivalent in culinary arts, nutrition, food service management, or related field
- Three years of progressively responsible experience in large-scale food preparation, catering, or institutional food service including supervisory experience
- Valid California driver's license
- Food Safety Manager Certificate (e.g., ServSafe) at time of hire or by the end of probationary period
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local food safety regulations
- Ability to manage multiple catering events and food truck operations simultaneously
- Strong leadership and training skills
Job Duties
- Plan, coordinate, and lead catering operations for district meetings, events, and special programs ensuring high-quality meal preparation
- Design, test, and standardize recipes and menus aligned with nutritional guidelines and customer preferences
- Oversee operation of the district food truck including menu planning, scheduling, logistics, and regulatory compliance
- Coordinate and participate in meal preparation, delivery, and service for special programs including community home deliveries when applicable
- Provide functional and technical direction to assigned staff during catering events, food truck operations, and meal deliveries
- Monitor food quality, portion control, and presentation standards across school sites, catering services, and food truck
- Train and mentor staff on food preparation, presentation, food safety, and customer service practices
- Maintain catering, food truck, and delivery equipment ensuring proper cleaning, servicing, and safe operation
- Monitor inventory, order supplies, and manage food and non-food items for catering and mobile food operations
- Coordinate catering event logistics including staffing assignments, schedules, transportation, and setup/breakdown of catering service areas
- Maintain accurate records related to menus, production, deliveries, sales, and compliance reporting
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations including USDA guidelines, HACCP protocols, and district food safety policies
- Perform related duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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