District Employees ONLY Kitchen Worker (FT) - Palm View Elementary School

Coachella Valley Unified School District; Thermal (CA); Presencial; USD 31.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Coachella Valley Unified School District is seeking a District Employees ONLY Kitchen Worker at Palm View Elementary School. The role involves food preparation, baking, frying, cooking, heating and serving to students and staff, while maintaining cleanliness and compliance with sanitation standards.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least one year of kitchen experience. A Food Handler's Certificate is required upon hire, with a State-accepted Food Safety Certificate

Formación

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• One year of experience in food preparation, serving and basic kitchen activities.
• Food Handler's Certificate is required upon hire; State-accepted Food Safety Certificate preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and package food items for general consumption by students and staff.
• Serve food and beverages to meet nutritional requirements and requests.
• Stock food items and supplies to maintain adequate quantities.
• Inspect food items and deliveries for quantity and quality.
• Maintain sanitation of equipment and work area.

Conocimientos

Food preparation

Cash handling

Food service

Educación

High School Diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

Food Handler's Certificate

State-accepted Food Safety Certificate

Descripción del empleo

District Employees ONLY Kitchen Worker (FT) - Palm View Elementary School at Coachella Valley Unified School District

IN-HOUSE VACANCY - INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY

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

Application Deadline

11/13/2026 4:30 PM Pacific

Date Posted

11/5/2026

Contact

Diana Aguilar

7608481083

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Pay Range

$22.23 - $34.49 Per Hour

Add'l Salary Info

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

Length of Work Year

182 days / 6 hours

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

Palm View Elementary School

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.

Job Summary

Under direction, performs food preparation to include baking, frying, cooking, heating and serving duties to students and staff; maintains and cleans equipment and work area according to established sanitation standards and regulations; and, inspects food items to monitor quality and quantity.

Requirements / Qualifications

Examples of Duties: 1. Prepares and packages food items for the purpose of providing general consumption by students and staff 2. Serves food and beverage items for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements and requests of students and staff. 3. Stocks food items and supplies for the purpose of maintaining adequate quantities for food and supplies. 4. Inspects food items and supplies for the purpose of verifying accurate quantities of deliveries and orders. 5. Cleans equipment and work area for the purpose of maintaining facilities in a sanitary condition. 6. Collects money for the purpose of completing meal transactions. 7. Prepares documentation for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information. 8. Serve as a Cashier, collect monies and be able to give correct change back. 9. Follow CURFL (California Uniform Retail Food Laws) and HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control point procedures as directed. 10. Maintain the kitchen, storeroom. and freezers in a neat and organized manner. 11. Assists other staff, and co-workers for the purpose of providing support and back-up for their work assignments.

Education: High School Diploma or the equivalent Experience: One (1) year experience in food preparation, serving and basic kitchen activities. Certificates: State-accepted Food Safety Certificate

• Food Handler's Certificate (Required upon hire)

Requirements / Qualifications

Examples of Duties: 1. Prepares and packages food items for the purpose of providing general consumption by students and staff 2. Serves food and beverage items for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements and requests of students and staff. 3. Stocks food items and supplies for the purpose of maintaining adequate quantities for food and supplies. 4. Inspects food items and supplies for the purpose of verifying accurate quantities of deliveries and orders. 5. Cleans equipment and work area for the purpose of maintaining facilities in a sanitary condition. 6. Collects money for the purpose of completing meal transactions. 7. Prepares documentation for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information. 8. Serve as a Cashier, collect monies and be able to give correct change back. 9. Follow CURFL (California Uniform Retail Food Laws) and HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control point procedures as directed. 10. Maintain the kitchen, storeroom. and freezers in a neat and organized manner. 11. Assists other staff, and co-workers for the purpose of providing support and back-up for their work assignments.

Education: High School Diploma or the equivalent Experience: One (1) year experience in food preparation, serving and basic kitchen activities. Certificates: State-accepted Food Safety Certificate

• Food Handler's Certificate (Required upon hire)

Comments and Other Information

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973) The Coachella Valley Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and in employment and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, ethnicity, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, marital status, national origin, parental status, pregnancy status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The district assures that a lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in District Programs. Complaints of unlawful discrimination are investigated through the Uniform Complaint Policy and Procedures. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the Civil Rights and Title IX & Compliance Officer Michael Tittnich at [phone]. The district’s 504 Coordinator is Julissa Hernandez, Director of Student Support Services and can be reached at [phone]. ? Complete District policies on non-discrimination and sexual harassment are available through the Human Resources Department office or online at?Gamut Policy (BP 1312.3, AR1312.3, BP 4030, BP 0410, BP 4319.11, BP 5145.3, BP 5131.2, BP 5145.3, AR 5145.3 ) The Human Resources Services Staff is committed to providing quality services to all employees, applicants, and members of the public.

Comments and Other Information

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973) The Coachella Valley Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and in employment and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, ethnicity, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, marital status, national origin, parental status, pregnancy status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The district assures that a lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in District Programs. Complaints of unlawful discrimination are investigated through the Uniform Complaint Policy and Procedures. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the Civil Rights and Title IX & Compliance Officer Michael Tittnich at [phone]. The district’s 504 Coordinator is Julissa Hernandez, Director of Student Support Services and can be reached at [phone]. ? Complete District policies on non-discrimination and sexual harassment are available through the Human Resources Department office or online at?Gamut Policy (BP 1312.3, AR1312.3, BP 4030, BP 0410, BP 4319.11, BP 5145.3, BP 5131.2, BP 5145.3, AR 5145.3 ) The Human Resources Services Staff is committed to providing quality services to all employees, applicants, and members of the public.

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