Substitute Food Service Assistant

Substitute Food Service Assistant at Lake Elsinore Unified School District Application Deadline 12/31/2026 4:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 9/30/2026 Contact Griselda Flores (951) 253-7148 Number of Openings 10 Salary Single Rate $16.90 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info $16.90 per hour Length of Work Year On-call daily or short and long term throughout the school year Employment Type Part Time Hours 3 to 3 3/4 hours per day - On-Call as a Substitute Site VARIOUS Job Description / Essential Elements: Print Job Purpose Statement/s: The job of "Food Service Assistant ” is done for the purpose/s of assisting in the preparation and sales of food items in a school cafeteria and/or speed line unit(s) and to maintain food service equipment and facilities in safe, clean and sanitary condition. May be assigned to a food preparation kitchen, snackbar, or to a satellite serving kitchen where they have the responsibility to serve food, perform all cashier/ticket sales functions and clean kitchen and serving areas. Examples of Job Duties: * Assists in the preparation, packaging and serving of food. * Washes dishes and kitchen equipment * Assists in requisitioning, receiving and storage of foods and supplies. * Assists in maintaining proper care of equipment and sanitation of the kitchen. * May act as cashier, collecting money, making change and counting totals. * Assists in the preparation of foods such as sandwiches, salads, salad dressings, entrees, snack foods and desserts. * Portions food into individual servings per established guidelines; wraps and/or packages food items for snack bar/speed line sales. * Slices, assembles, mixes, stirs, blends and/or measures a variety of ingredients used in food preparation activities. * Sets up serving counters/lines, food carts and food warmers with appropriate food items and supplies as assigned. * Packages and stores leftovers. * Performs cashiering duties; operates a cash register or uses a cash box, adds total to be charged, receives money, makes change and collects meal tickets. * Inventories food on hand after meals/service, restocks food items and supplies as needed. * Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities. Job Requirements - Qualifications: * Experience Required: Prior job related experience in food preparation, serving and basic kitchen activities is desirable. * Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required: Skills to perform basic arithmetic calculations, operate and care for institutional kitchen equipment. Knowledge of modern methods of food preparation, health codes and sanitation principles. Abilities to stand for prolonged periods, understand and carryout oral and written instructions. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling, balancing, stooping, reaching/handling/fingering, talking/hearing conversations and other sounds (potential hazards), visual acuity/depth perception/visual accommodation. * Education Required: High School Diploma or equivalent. * Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, negative pre-employment drug screen test and negative TB test results. Possession of valid California Driver’s License. * Other: Appropriate Food Handler Permit. Requirements / Qualifications REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS: (Optional) Resume and two letters of recommendation (preferably dated within the past 3 years) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: * Experience Required: Prior job related experience in food preparation, serving and basic kitchen activities is desirable. * Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required: Skills to perform basic arithmetic calculations, operate and care for institutional kitchen equipment. Knowledge of modern methods of food preparation, health codes and sanitation principles. Abilities to stand for prolonged periods, understand and carryout oral and written instructions. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling, balancing, stooping, reaching/handling/fingering, talking/hearing conversations and other sounds (potential hazards), visual acuity/depth perception/visual accommodation. YOU MUST HAVE A VALID EMAIL ADDRESS. You will be notified for interviews via the email address you provide on Edjoin. Please check your email on a regular basis or you may miss important communications regarding interviews. Requirements / Qualifications REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS: (Optional) Resume and two letters of recommendation (preferably dated within the past 3 years) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: * Experience Required: Prior job related experience in food preparation, serving and basic kitchen activities is desirable. * Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required: Skills to perform basic arithmetic calculations, operate and care for institutional kitchen equipment. Knowledge of modern methods of food preparation, health codes and sanitation principles. Abilities to stand for prolonged periods, understand and carryout oral and written instructions. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling, balancing, stooping, reaching/handling/fingering, talking/hearing conversations and other sounds (potential hazards), visual acuity/depth perception/visual accommodation. YOU MUST HAVE A VALID EMAIL ADDRESS. You will be notified for interviews via the email address you provide on Edjoin. Please check your email on a regular basis or you may miss important communications regarding interviews. Comments and Other Information Offer of employment contingent on pre-employment physical, fingerprints and negative drug screen, and TB test Comments and Other Information Offer of employment contingent on pre-employment physical, fingerprints and negative drug screen, and TB test Links Related To This Job View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits