Food Service Worker I (Miller #2331)

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

Fixed Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Professional Development
CalPERS retirement benefits

Job Description

The Santa Maria-Bonita School District is recognized as the largest school district in Santa Barbara County, serving approximately 17,500 students from pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade. Rooted in the coastal agricultural region, the district celebrates the strong family contributions that support its educational mission. Comprising seventeen elementary schools, four junior high schools, and one combined elementary and junior high school, the district is deeply committed to providing high-quality education tailored to the diverse needs of each student. Its goal is to nurture students to reach their fullest potential by fostering and developing unique gifts and talents through a student-centered approach.
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Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • valid California Driver's License if required
  • insurability by the district's liability insurance carrier
  • ability to lift and transport moderately heavy objects
  • ability to stand or walk for extended periods
  • ability to operate kitchen equipment with dexterity
  • ability to carry, push, or pull food trays, carts, materials, and supplies
  • ability to reach overhead, above shoulders, and horizontally
  • ability to see, hear, and speak to exchange information
  • ability to bend at the waist
  • willingness to work in food service environment with exposure to heat, cold, sharp objects, and cleaning agents

Job Qualifications

  • Graduation from high school or equivalent
  • sufficient training and experience to demonstrate knowledge of preparing and serving foods in large quantities
  • ability to operate standard food service appliances and equipment
  • basic arithmetic and recordkeeping skills
  • ability to operate a variety of food service equipment
  • ability to collect money and make change accurately
  • ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions
  • ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others
  • valid California Driver's License if driving district vehicles

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