District Employees ONLY Kitchen Worker (Part-Time) - John Kelley Elementary School

About the role

Coachella Valley Unified School District covers more than 1,200 square miles of mostly rural desert terrain, serving the communities of Coachella, Thermal, Mecca, Oasis, Indio, and the Salton Sea. The district currently operates fifteen elementary schools, three middle schools, three comprehensive high schools, one continuation high school, and one adult school. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a growing reputation for innovative programs and outstanding staff. The district has a large Latino and English Learner population that has made tremendous improvements in student achievement in the past few years. The district faces challenges in educating the children of the Coachella Valley and is committed to improving educational outcomes so that more students go on to college and become respected members of a diverse global society.

Responsibilities

• Prepares (such as preps, bakes, cooks, heating) and packages food items for the purpose of providing general consumption by students and staff.
• Serves food and beverage items for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements and requests of students and staff both indoors and outdoors; may use mobile food and beverage carts.
• Stocks food items and supplies to maintain adequate quantities for food and supplies.
• Inspects food items and supplies to verify accurate quantities of deliveries and orders.
• Cleans equipment and work area to maintain facilities in a sanitary condition.
• Collects money for the purpose of completing meal transactions.
• Prepares documentation to provide written support and/or convey information.
• Serves as a Cashier, collects monies and provides correct change.
• Follows California Retail Food Code (CalCode) and HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) procedures as directed.
• Maintains the kitchen, storeroom, and freezers in a neat and organized manner.
• Assists other staff to provide support and back-up for their work assignments.
• May use district vehicle for the purpose of food delivery.
• Attends meetings and additional training as required to update and maintain skills and to gather or convey required information.

Requirements

• High School Diploma.
• One (1) year of experience in food preparation, serving, and basic kitchen activities.
• Possess a Food Handler's Certificate.
• Pass the District Test.

Pay

Salary range: $22.23 – $34.49 per hour (Classified Salary Schedule: $22.23 – $34.49 hourly, Step 30 A‑J).

Schedule

Part‑time position, 182 work days per year, 3.5 hours per day.

Location: John Kelley Elementary School.