Food Service Worker I (Jimenez #4806)

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $19.00 - $25.00
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
Fixed Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Paid holidays
Employee assistance program
Professional Development

Job Description

Santa Maria-Bonita School District is the largest school district in Santa Barbara County, serving around 17,500 students from pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade. Located in the heart of a vibrant coastal agricultural area, the district fosters a strong sense of community and family involvement, celebrating the unique support families provide to students. It comprises seventeen elementary schools, four junior high schools, and one combined elementary and junior high school, all dedicated to offering a high-quality education that prepares students for limitless possibilities. The district's educational philosophy is grounded in cultivating each student's unique gifts and talents, helping them develop the skills... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Graduation from high school
  • valid California driver's license for assignments requiring driving
  • insurability by the district's liability insurance carrier
  • DMV printout issued within the past 60 days unless currently employed in a position requiring it
  • physical ability to lift, carry, push, or pull moderately heavy objects
  • ability to stand or walk for extended periods
  • ability to operate kitchen equipment
  • ability to carry, push, or pull food trays, carts, materials and supplies
  • ability to reach overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally
  • ability to see, hear, and speak to exchange information
  • ability to bend at the waist
  • ability to work in a food service environment with exposure to heat, cold, sharp knives, cleaning agents, and pesticides

Job Qualifications

  • Graduation from high school
  • sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed
  • knowledge of basic methods of preparing and serving foods in large quantities
  • knowledge of standard food service appliances and equipment
  • knowledge of basic arithmetic and simple recordkeeping procedures
  • ability to operate a variety of food service equipment
  • ability to collect money and make change accurately
  • ability to work quickly and efficiently
  • ability to lift and transport foods, materials and supplies
  • ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions
  • ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others
  • ability to read and follow written directions

Job Duties

  • Clean serving counters, tables, chairs, food containers, and other equipment
  • operate dishwasher and wash trays, plates, utensils, and other serving equipment
  • assist in setting up food preparation lines
  • heat, set up, sell, and serve food to students and faculty
  • assist in preparation of food, such as preparing sandwiches, mixing salads and dressings, grating cheese, and preparing fruits and vegetables
  • assist in the receiving, loading, unloading, and storing of foodstuffs, rotating stock, supplies, and materials
  • clean and store kitchen equipment
  • serve as meal checker as assigned
  • supervise children in cafeteria as assigned
  • perform basic recordkeeping activities as assigned
  • perform related duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location