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

Coachella Valley Unified School District; Thermal (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Coachella Valley Unified School District invites applications for a Part-Time Kitchen Worker at John Kelley Elementary School. This in-house vacancy is open to current district employees only, with 182 work days per year at 3.5 hours daily and a pay range of $22.23–$34.49 per hour.

The role includes food preparation, serving, cashier duties, and adherence to CalCode and HACCP standards. High school diploma and a Food Handlers Card are required.

Qualifications

• Prepares and serves food for students and staff following safety standards.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen areas and equipment.
• Collects money for meals and provides correct change.
• Follows CalCode and HACCP procedures as directed.
• Maintains organized storeroom and freezer areas.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, bake, cook, heat, and serve meals for students and staff.
• Stock food items and supplies to maintain adequate quantities.
• Inspect deliveries and ensure correct quantities and quality.
• Operate cash register, receive payments, and make change.
• Follow safety and sanitation policies; attend trainings as required.
• Assist other staff and possibly use district vehicles for food delivery.

Skills

Food preparation

Food serving

Cash handling

Education

High School Diploma

Food Handlers Certificate

Job description

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

9/22/2026 4:30 PM Pacific

Date Posted

9/14/2026

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 / 3.5 hours

Employment Type

Part Time

Location

John Kelley 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

General Description of Position Goals: 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.

Requirements / Qualifications

Examples of Duties: 1. Prepares (such as preps, bakes, cooks, heating) 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 both indoors and outdoors. This may include the use of mobile food and beverage carts. 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 provide correct change. 9. Follow California Retail Food Code (CalCode) 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, for the purpose of providing support and back-up for their work assignments. 12. May use district vehicle for the purpose of food delivery. 13. Attend meetings and additional training as required for the purpose of updating and maintaining skills and for gathering or conveying required information.

Education: High School Diploma Experience: One (1) year of experience in food preparation, serving, and basic kitchen activities. Pass District Test Food Handlers Card

• Food Handler's Certificate

Comments and Other Information

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY NON-DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX, RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR HANDICAP (FEDERAL REGULATION, TITLE IX) 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 Board prohibits, at any district school or school activity, unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying of any student based on the protected characteristics named above. The district assures the 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 Coordinator Michael Tittnich at [phone]. The District’s 504 Coordinator is Julissa Hernandez the Director Student Support Services and can be reached at [phone].

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