CNS I: Satellite Kitchen Lead & Cook

Chula Vista Elementary School District; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chula Vista Elementary School District is seeking a cafeteria cook to prepare, cook, assemble, and serve meals at a satellite kitchen under general supervision. You will direct the workflow and support CNS site staff in all CNS III duties, ensuring meals meet district and governmental regulations.

This role emphasizes safety, sanitation, and the ability to train staff while maintaining efficient service in a fast-paced school environment.

Qualifications

• Recent paid experience in the preparation or serving of food in a fast-paced environment.
• ServSafe certification completed.
• Ability to give clear oral and written directions to staff.
• Ability to follow directions; prepare and serve a wide variety of foods; work rapidly and efficiently; maintain high sanitation and personal hygiene.
• Knowledge of proper food preparation methods and sanitation; familiarity with large-quantity cooking and storage; use and care of kitchen equipment.
• Basic reading, bookkeeping, and arithmetic skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, assemble, and serve food in a satellite kitchen.
• Direct the flow of work and train CNS site staff in CNS III duties.
• Ensure compliance with governmental and District regulations and practices at the site.

Skills

Experience in fast-paced food service

ServSafe certification

Clear oral and written directions

Sanitation and hygiene knowledge

Basic reading and arithmetic

Education

Basic reading, bookkeeping, arithmetic

Tools

Institutional kitchen equipment knowledge

Job description

The Chula Vista Elementary School District is seeking a cafeteria cook to prepare, cook, assemble, and serve meals at a satellite kitchen under general supervision. You will direct the workflow and support CNS site staff in all CNS III duties, ensuring meals meet district and governmental regulations.

This role emphasizes safety, sanitation, and the ability to train staff while maintaining efficient service in a fast-paced school environment.