Nutrition Services Worker

Kern High School District; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 11,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Kern High School District in Bakersfield is seeking an entry-level Nutrition Services Assistant to support the preparation and serving of meals at a school cafeteria. You will help maintain clean and safe equipment and facilities to ensure compliance with sanitation standards.

No prior experience is required, though some experience in food preparation and serving is helpful. The role runs 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for 9.5 months, with starting monthly salary of $1,055.93.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Ability to read and follow oral and written instructions; light math.
• Meet physical requirements and work well with others.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and serving food items in a school cafeteria or central kitchen.
• Maintain nutrition services equipment and facilities in a clean and safe condition.

Skills

Basic sanitation knowledge

Reading and following instructions

Math basics

Teamwork

Tools

Food service equipment

Job description

• Date Posted: 9/21/2026
• Location: Bakersfield High School
• Date Available: 09/21/2026
• Closing Date: 09/29/2026

QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires knowledge of basic kitchen and food serving utensils and equipment; basic methods of food preparation; basic cleaning methods and procedures.

Must possess the skill to effectively apply proper sanitation and safety requirements associated with food preparation and serving operations; understand and follow oral and written instructions; learn to operate assigned nutrition services appliances and equipment in a safe manner; read at a level sufficient to perform assigned duties; perform routine mathematical calculations accurately; meet the physical requirements necessary to safely perform the duties of the position; establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.

No experience is required, although some experience in food preparation and service would be helpful.

A TEST ON GENERAL KNOWLEDGE OF MEAL PATTERN REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM WILL BE GIVEN PRIOR TO THE INTERVIEW AS WELL AS A BASIC MATH TEST.

A PRE-PLACEMENT MEDICAL ASSESSMENT AND CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK IS REQUIRED OF THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT.

DUTIES OF POSITION: Under supervision will assist in the preparation and serving of food items in a school cafeteria or central kitchen facility and maintain nutrition services equipment and facilities in a safe, clean, and sanitary condition. This job class performs entry level, routine, and manual functions of food preparation.

STARTING SALARY: $1,055.93 (monthly)

NUMBER OF MONTHS: 9.5 (to begin as soon as possible)

NUMBER OF HOURS: 3 (daily working hours 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.)