District Employees ONLY Kitchen Worker (Part-Time) - K12 Complex

This position is only available to current employees of Coachella Valley Unified School District. Applications submitted by job seekers not currently employed by the school district will not be considered.

About the Employer

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.

Coachella Valley Unified School District has a large Latino and English Learner population that has made tremendous improvements in student achievement in the past few years. We are proud of the accomplishments of our students, teachers, staff, parents, and the community that has made that achievement possible. Our district faces some very tough challenges in educating the children of the Coachella Valley. We remain convinced that we can and will continue to improve our educational outcomes so that more of our students go on to college and become respected and respectful members of our diverse global society. Education is the ticket to the future, and we are working diligently to make sure that we provide students with opportunities to excel and to prosper.

About the Role

Performs food preparation such as baking, cooking, heating, and serving duties to students and staff; maintains and cleans equipment and work areas according to established sanitation standards and regulations; and inspects food items to monitor quality and quantity.

Responsibilities

• Prepares (such as preps, bakes, cooks, heats) 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. This may include the use of mobile food and beverage carts.
• Stocks food items and supplies for the purpose of maintaining adequate quantities for food and supplies.
• Inspects food items and supplies for the purpose of verifying accurate quantities of deliveries and orders.
• Cleans equipment and work area for the purpose of maintaining facilities in a sanitary condition.
• Collects money for the purpose of completing meal transactions.
• Serves as a Cashier, collects monies, and provides correct change.
• Prepares documentation for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
• 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 for the purpose of providing 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 for the purpose of updating and maintaining skills and for gathering or conveying required information.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• One (1) year of experience in food preparation, serving, and basic kitchen activities
• Food Handler’s Card
• Pass District Test

Pay

Classified Salary Schedule: $22.23 - $34.49 hourly (Step 30 A-J)

Schedule

182 days / 3.5 hours per day (Part-Time)