Nutrition Services Satellite Operator II

Torrance Unified School District; California; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Torrance Unified School District seeks qualified personnel for a Nutrition Services Satellite Operator I/II position. The role supports a middle school satellite, preparing hot and cold foods, and maintaining clean, compliant facilities.

It is a promotional-only vacancy with part-time hours at 32.5 per week for 10 months, including training and supervision responsibilities. Applicants must have two years of relevant experience, obtain a Food Safety Certification within five months of employment,

Qualifications

• Two years of increasingly responsible experience in quantity food preparation and service.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and forecast items needed to plan menus.

Responsibilities

• Operate a food service satellite at a middle school facility; plan, organize, prepare and serve a variety of hot and cold menu items to students and staff; maintain satellite facility and equipment in a clean and sanitary manner; train and provide work direction to staff; order and inventory supplies and prepare records and reports as directed.

Job description

FILING DEADLINE - NOVEMBER 23, 2026, 4:30 PM

District Classified application and supplemental form must be submitted to the Personnel Commission Office by the filing deadline.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

This is a PROMOTIONAL ONLY recruitment to establish an eligibility list, fill a vacancy and hire substitutes. Substitutes work on an as-needed basis to fill in for absent employees. The eligibility list will be used to fill permanent vacancies which may occur during the life of the eligibility list.

Promotional examinations shall be restricted to probationary and permanent employees of the District who meet the qualifications of the class.

The current vacancy is part-time, 32.5 hours per week, 10 months per year.

The recruitment process will consist of a written examination and an oral technical interview, which are tentatively scheduled during the weeks of November 30-December 11, 2026. Qualified applicants will be notified by US mail or email.

Under the direction of a Manager-Nutrition Services, operate a food service satellite at a middle school facility; plan, organize, prepare and serve a variety of hot and cold menu items to students and staff; maintain satellite facility and equipment in a clean and sanitary manner; train and provide work direction to staff; order and inventory supplies and prepare records and reports as directed.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Nutrition Services Satellite Operator II plans menus based on guidelines received from the Nutrition Services office; orders food and supplies needed in order to prepare a wide variety of menu items for breakfast, lunch and snack. Incumbents are required to exercise independent judgment and be able to forecast items needed in order to prepare menus that maintain or increase participation.

Nutrition Services Satellite Operator I order and prepare items for breakfast and lunch; menu and forecasting is planned by District Nutrition Services Office.

Any combination equivalent to: sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above including two years of increasingly responsible experience in quantity food preparation and service. Experience as a Nutrition Services Satellite Operator I is desirable.

The possession of a “Food Safety Certification” issued by an approved organization must be obtained within five months of employment. Some positions may require the use of a personal automobile and possession of a valid California Class C driver's license.