Nutrition Services Worker

Kern High School District; California (MO); On-site; USD 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Kern High School District at Golden Valley High School is seeking an entry-level food service assistant to support cafeteria operations from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for nine and a half months annually, under supervision assisting in food preparation and service while maintaining clean, sanitary facilities.

Starting salary is $1,055.93 per month. No prior experience required, though some food prep experience is helpful.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Ability to follow safety and sanitation requirements.
• Ability to learn to operate nutrition services appliances safely.
• Read at a level sufficient to perform duties.
• Meet physical requirements and perform routine math calculations.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and serving of food items in a school cafeteria or central kitchen.
• Maintain nutrition services equipment and facilities in a safe, clean, and sanitary condition.
• Perform entry level, routine, and manual food preparation tasks.

Skills

Kitchen basics

Sanitation

Safety procedures

Reading instructions

Math calculations

Interpersonal skills

Job description

• Date Posted: 9/21/2026
• Location: Golden Valley High School
• Date Available: 09/21/2026
• Closing Date: 09/25/2026

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.0

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.)